The change in restrictions will affect ODF Southwest Oregon District-protected lands JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (August 1, 2022) – Due to dry vegetation, hot conditions, thunderstorms and numerous active fires in the region, the fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Jackson and[Read More…]
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SB 762 Defensible Space Code meeting set
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal has announced a series of town hall meetings to talk about the 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code (SB 762), its development, timelines, and upcoming opportunities for community input. The OSFM has been working through a process with the Oregon Defensible Space[Read More…]
Representatives Morgan and Wallan Call for Revised Wildfire Risk Map
SALEM, Ore. – Representatives Lily Morgan (R-Grants Pass) and Kim Wallan (R-Medford) sent a letter to the Governor’s Office and the Department of Forestry calling for a revised wildfire risk map after hearing complaints from their constituents about the current map. “The current map is simply unacceptable. I am disheartened[Read More…]
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Originally printed in the Aug. 14, 2002 edition of the Illinois Valley News
Today in History: The Associated Press
Today is Wednesday, July 27, the 208th day of 2022. There are 157 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History:On July 27, 1953, the Korean War armistice was signed at Panmunjom, ending three years of fighting. On this date:In 1789, President George Washington signed a measure establishing the[Read More…]
Oregon FBI tech segment: digital defense against big money job scams
Welcome to this week’s FBI Portland Tech segment, I’m Dixon Land with the FBI. Today’s Topic: Building a digital defense against job scams that promise big money-making opportunities. For many folks, the last 18 months of COVID isolation has only reinforced their desire to always work remotely – or to[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, July 17*A citizen wanted to know if she could shoot the neighbor’s bulls since they were[Read More…]
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Lord, Teach Us to Pray – Luke 11:1-13 When I look at our prayer life in general, I can’t help but wonder if instead of following Jesus’ example, our primary prayer instructor is the Coke Machine. Think about it. We put in the correct change, make our selection, and get[Read More…]