Daniel J. MancusoIVN staff The concrete structures standing in the subdivision named Siskiyou Pines off Sawyer Ave. in Cave Junction will be razed in the near future to make room for new homes.The real estate and construction industry often incur formidable challenges. Those who disregard the rules may find themselves[Read More…]
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Save the date
Nov. 25** Open Acoustic Music Jam Monday, Nov. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Wild River Pizza Cave Junction back room. Bluegrass, country, folk, western and blues musicians and music lovers are invited! Bring some songs, we’ll all play along! Nov. 27**Bridgeview Community Food Pantry will be open Wednesday Nov. 27,[Read More…]
From the mayor’s desk: Meadow Martell
There was another milestone in our community Nov. 16. Congratulations to I.V. Living Solutions for moving forward with their vision of a transitional housing facility called I.V. HOPE Village. They held the groundbreaking ceremony onsite of the future transitional housing development. This program will be an important step toward preparing[Read More…]
Letters to the editor
Illinois Valley News welcomes letters to the editor. Please e-mail them to laura@theivnews.com (Editor’s Note: Views and commentary, including statements made as fact are strictly those of the letter writers.) Reader scolds votersAmerica … you have failed the test of time. You have willfully endangered our Nation and the very[Read More…]
Obituaries
Kent Cole Collins, 70, of Cave Junction, died Nov, 14, 2024 at his Home. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors.
Caves National Monument is going dark
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve was certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International. This achievement reflects the culmination of a multiyear effort by Park staff to improve natural darkness, and reflects the progressive evolution of the Park’s management goals to ensure the holistic stewardship of the[Read More…]
Crawlies with Cri: by Christy Solo
Great tiger moth (Arctia caja) This week’s crawly is g-r-r-reat! Meet the great tiger moth (Arctia caja). They are also known as the garden tiger moth, but we’ll stick with “great” because they are.Why no one called it the “moo cow moth” is a discussion for another day.Great tiger moths[Read More…]
Lorna Byrne Students of the Month
I.V. HOPE Village groundbreaking ceremony
I.V. Living Solutions Board President Josh Gibbs (right) and Mayor Meadow Martell do the ceremonial shoveling at the I.V. HOPE Village project site while IVLS Director Laura Mancuso (left) and former State Rep. Lily Morgan cheer them on.
Funds awarded to IVSWCD for water quality monitoring
Cave Junction – The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board awarded $148,429 to Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District for the Illinois Valley Water Quality Monitoring 2024-6 Project at their October 22-23, 2024 board meeting.The award was one of 71 restoration, technical assistance, monitoring, and engagement grants to local organizations statewide[Read More…]