Today is Wednesday, Dec. 21, the 355th day of 2022. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter begins at 4:48 p.m. EST.Today’s Highlight in History:On Dec. 21, 1864, during the Civil War, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman concluded their “March to the Sea” as[Read More…]
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Nifty Tidbits:
Originally printed in the March 12, 2003 edition of the Illinois Valley News With the recent warmer, dry weather, some plants are coming out of their winter dormant periods. Some people, like me, are beginning to think that it’s time to start digging in the dirt to start the new[Read More…]
Good Shepherd Lutheran
What a Gift!Christmas is when we remember that God came close. We were in trouble and even though we were created to be with Him, our hearts had moved far away. There was a barrier between us and our Creator, and that night He took a huge step toward breaking[Read More…]
Letters to Santa
Ms Pitts’ Kindergarten Class Dear Santa,For christmas i want another toy car that is the same as my other one butin a teal color. I also want a mini toy fairy that has pink hair. I want a toy owl that looks like the owl on Duo Lingo and I[Read More…]
Senior Spotlight
Save the date
Dec. 22 & 23**A Booth and Table Merchandise Sale to support Ascension Art and Tea House will be held on the 22nd and 23rd, at 200 A Lister St. Cave Junction from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Have things you want to sell or buy, call Christie at[Read More…]
Local Artist Looks to Help Local Youths
You may have seen Geniypher Snow’s table in the parking lot of the former Junction Inn over the summer, covered in wire-wrapped crystals and stones that are lovingly handmade by the enterprising woman for her business, Transcendental Coils. What few have the pleasure to witness is the generous heart behind[Read More…]
From the Mayor’s Desk
This is my last letter in 2022 and the end of my second term as Mayor of Cave Junction. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas holiday. I will be back in 2023 which is also the start of my third term as mayor. The Jan. 9, 2023, City[Read More…]
Tales from the Rural Patrol
(Editor’s note: Factual information for ‘Tales’ is provided by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) Sunday, Dec. 11*A customer escorted a mouthy trespasser out of Grocery Outlet in the 300 block of[Read More…]