Julia ShumwayOregon Capital Chronicle The bill, which now goes to the Senate, would end Oregon’s reputation as one of just two states that bans self-service pumps in most settingsOregon drivers who for decades have been banned from touching gas pumps could soon have the right to fuel their own cars,[Read More…]
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A cafe filled with art, tears and joy to celebrate women
Gwen Barringer and Laura Mancuso Women’s Café held its 30th annual fundraiser for the Dome School March 25 in Takilma. The event brought sweet treats, meaningful art pieces, heartfelt performances and a sense of community to all in the audience.The event was held just in time to celebrate Women’s History[Read More…]
Crawlies with Cri: Marsh fly
This week’s crawly is one fly you do not want to shoo away. Meet the marsh fly (Family Sciomyzidae – pictured is Genus Limnia). While flies are cool in general, this one is extra cool – and not just because of those fly shades (see what I did there?)What makes[Read More…]
Obituaries
Kenneth Edward McDonald, 59 died at home cradled in his wife’s arms at 2:21 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He had been battling a very rare form of cancer since June 2021. He is survived by his wife, Linda Elizabeth McDonald; his daughter, Crystal Marie Anton; four grandchildren in Georgia;[Read More…]
Save the date
April 1 & 2Two free local events on the weekend of April 1 and 2, 2023 will focus on Illinois Valley news and newspapers. It’s all about the news you can read, and hear in the Illinois Valley – why it’s important and who makes it happen.Meet and greet the[Read More…]
From the mayor’s desk:
Following the profusion of bills and information coming out of Salem this legislative season can be daunting. Usually, I use the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) website to follow the ones that may have an impact on our city. Here are two things that caught my eye:Governor Tina Kotek added[Read More…]
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Some like it Hot
Chili Cook Off Judges The annual Chili Feed, a fundraiser for the Farmers’ Market and KXCJ community radio was held Saturday, March 18 at a jam-packed Dome School. The winners of the chili cook off were as follows: Best All Around #24, Megan Clady from Lost Camp; People’s Choice #23,[Read More…]
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, April 06, 2023 at 7 p.m. the Cave Junction Parks & Recreation Commission will conduct a meeting at the City Hall Chambers located at 222 Lister Street, Cave Junction, Oregon. The public is invited to attend the meeting in person or by ZOOM:[Read More…]
WBS topics include ARPA, housing, Airbnb
The Josephine County Commissioners’ plan to give the Sheriff’s Office $5.7 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act COVID relief dollars was discussed during their March 15 weekly business session, held at Anne G. Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass.Prompted by meeting frequenter Victor Zaitsev bringing up the $5.7 million “funding[Read More…]