According to Oregon.gov, Measure 109, which legalized psilocybin for medical uses in the state of Oregon, was rejected by Josephine County voters in the November 2020 election 26,225 to 22,615, despite passing statewide. This fall, psilocybin may get a rematch in Josephine County, as the Oregon Health Authority is allowing[Read More…]
Latest News
Sheriff praises sales tax concept
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners embarked on a whopper of a meeting Wednesday, Aug. 3, which featured several public hearings on controversial matters facing the county.A sizable crowd was drawn, and many individuals took the chance to comment on the potential institution of new taxes to provide long-term sheriff’s[Read More…]
Today in History:
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2022. There are 150 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On Aug. 3, 2019, a gunman opened fire at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, leaving 22 people dead; prosecutors said Patrick Crusius targeted Mexicans in hopes of scaring[Read More…]
Nifty Tidbits: by Chuck Rigby
Originally printed in the Aug. 21, 2002 edition of the Illinois Valley News On the day of Aug. 18, 1802 Meriwether Lewis observed his 28th birthday. At the time he was serving as the private secretary for Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States. My sources don’t say if he[Read More…]
Obituaries
Duane A. Meyers, 83, of Cave Junction, died July 24, 2022 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 at Selma Baptist Church. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Services A celebration of life will be held for Tarry ‘T-Bone’[Read More…]
Senior Spotlight
How to protect yourself from Valley wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke drifted back into the Illinois Valley early Saturday morning from the McKinney Fire in Northern California.Since fire season is in full swing, you should know how to take precautions when there is hazardous air quality.Being prepared for fire season is especially important for the health of children, older[Read More…]
Tee Tattler by Terri Taylor
Happy summer heat from the Illinois Valley Country Club: Standings this week for Men’s Club:Taylor’s Sausage1-122Taylor’s2/ Valley Fabrication—117Kerby Electric-114Robbins Brothers-111Jerrys Towing-104KALA Seafood-103John L Scott Realty-101Selma Second Hand-96Bud Bros-96FLA-91Luke and Todd-90Wilbur’s Stained Glass-72Valley Boyz-603 Ridge Ranch-59Ryan and Eric-52True Value-50Team Rossi-45Joel-40Cam and AAhron-37Moe and Skylar-26 The Kid’s Golf had their little tournament[Read More…]
Biscuit Fire Anniversary
July 31, 2002 – I.V. News All valley on a 30-minute evacuation notice due to ‘uncontrollable fire’ By Sherri Hopper Now in its third week, the fires that comprise the Biscuit Complex continue to grow, having already displaced a number of residents and posing a threat to the entire Illinois[Read More…]
2022 Kids Golf program a success
The Illinois Valley Country Club had 49 children sign up for the Kids Golf program this summer. The program started June 16 and the students played every Thursday until the tournament July 21. “Not everyone played every week, but we had excellent turn-out for most of the weeks,” said Emily[Read More…]