What is Juneteenth? On June 19, 1865 federal troops rode into Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and announce the freedom of the slaves. Immediately, all of the 250,000 slaves of Texas were free.Imagine the shock they felt. News spread like wildfire. Spontaneous prayers, songs, dancing, and feasting[Read More…]

Today is Wednesday, June 18, the 169th day of 2025. There are 196 days left in the year.Today in history:On June 18, 1812, the War of 1812 began as the United States Congress approved, and President James Madison signed, a declaration of war against Britain.Also on this date:In 1778, American[Read More…]

Happy Spring greetings from a much cooler and breezy golf course this week. The real Spring weather is here and we are really enjoying it.This past weekend we bid a sad but fun farewell to Don Peterson, one of our strong supporters of the golf course here in town and[Read More…]

Grants Pass, June 16, 2025— Josephine Community Library kicked off the 2025 Summer Reading Program on Saturday which runs from June 14 through August 9 with activities, in-person weekly crafts, a reading challenge, and prizes for all ages. The 2025 theme is “Level Up at Your Library,” sponsored by the[Read More…]

Lawmakers made changes in response to pushback from stores and their neighbors fed up with collateral damage from Oregon’s iconic environmental measure. Nigel JaquissOregon Journalism Project The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission today ratified changes to the Bottle Bill enacted by Senate Bill 992, which Gov. Tina Kotek signed into[Read More…]

Today is Wednesday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2025. There are 203 days left in the year.Today in history:On June 11, 1963, the University of Alabama was desegregated as Vivian Malone and James Hood became the first two Black students allowed to enroll in classes; Alabama segregationist and Gov.[Read More…]