Today is Wednesday, April 24, the 115th day of 2024. There are 251 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On April 24, 1995, the final bomb linked to the Unabomber exploded inside the Sacramento, California, offices of a lobbying group for the wood products industry, killing chief lobbyist Gilbert[Read More…]
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Just my cup of tea
Originally ran in the Jan. 13, 1972 edition of the Illinois Valley News I am still getting reports of winter vacations and holiday fun. Some of the Valley’s residents have gone to sunnier climates and not returned. When I lived in California (a very long time ago) we used to[Read More…]
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New preschool opened in Cave Junction
One small step toward solving Oregon’s childcare crisis Thirteen children were playing at learning stations at the opening day of All Around Kids Community Preschool Monday, April 15. All Around Kids is a new program offered by a longstanding nonprofit organization in the Illinois Valley: Healthy U in Cave Junction.According[Read More…]
County tables ADU ordinance
County tables ADU ordinance On Wednesday, April 10, the Board of Josephine County Commissioners tabled an ordinance that would allow the construction of accessory dwelling units on properties in rural residential zones.Convened at the Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass, the commissioners’ decision to postpone a public hearing on[Read More…]
I.V. HOPE Village plans go out to bid
Living Solutions announced that I.V. HOPE Village building plans have been finalized as of April 12 I.V. HOPE Village is a transitional housing facility project that was awarded state funding through House Bill 5019 in 2023 to complete its construction costs. The project includes a community building with bathrooms, showers,[Read More…]
Public Notices: April 17, 2024
______________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:(AVISO AL DEMANDADO):Carolina Aitken and Does 1-10 You are being sued by plantiff: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTJ2):Christopher Coffel NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.You have 30 CALENDAR[Read More…]
Republic Services holds recycling and tire disposal event for Josephine County residents
Republic Services is excited to invite all Josephine County residents to the annual recycling and tire-takeback event on Saturday, April 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. held at the Merlin Transfer Station, 1749 Merlin Rd. in Grants Pass. This is your chance to declutter your home and responsibly dispose[Read More…]
Three Rivers School District Awarded $2.5 Million Grant for Seismic Upgrade of Evergreen Elementary
Three Rivers School District is excited to announce that it has received a $2.5 million grant from Oregon’s Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program (SRGP). This grant will support the comprehensive seismic upgrade of Evergreen Elementary’s gymnasium and cafeteria, including the installation of new roofing. Dave Valenzuela, Superintendent of Three Rivers School[Read More…]