July 10**Illinois Valley Historic Laurel Cemetery Reminder: The next IVHLC board meeting will be Sunday July 10, 2022, at 1 p.m., at the chapel. July 11 & 18**Aglow 2nd & 3rd Mondays, The 11th ‘How God See You.’’ the 18th guest speaker is Mark Sola, who is also our anointed[Read More…]
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Alleia Marie “Sis” Collins, 59, of Grants Pass, died on June 21, 2022 at her own home.Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. Please join us to Celebrate the Life of Skye Dillon July 24, 2 p.m. The celebration will be held at the Illinois Valley Senior Center. Bring your smile,[Read More…]
IVFD had busy weekend
On July 2, 7:52 p.m., Illinois Valley Fire District, American Medical Response, ODF Southwest Oregon District responded to a fully involved shop/barn at the block of 6400 Lakeshore Drive. There was some flames that spread to the wildland.Marty Hertler, a wildland contractor was first on scene and was able to[Read More…]
Catch the wave at Mountain Stars Quilters Guild Quilt Show July 22 and 23, 2022!
The guild is excited to once again be able to show their handiwork and share it with the general public. The show will be returning to the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy., Medford from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, 2022. Admission is[Read More…]
Oregon FBI tech segment: Summer safety tips for parents and children
Welcome to this week’s FBI Portland Tech segment, I’m Dixon Land with the FBI. Today’s Topic: Summer safety tips for parents and children. Today’s children live in a world of rapidly evolving technology that sometimes even their parents struggle to understand. Computers, mobile phones, and video games connect our children[Read More…]
Class of 2002
The class of 2002 held their 20-year reunion at Bridgeview Vineyards Saturday, July 2.
Getting down in the grass
Crawlies with Cri:
by Chrisy Solo This week’s crawly is a painted beauty. Meet the painted lady beetle (Mulsantina picta).It’s easy to see how the painted lady beetles got their name. While they vary a lot in color, from bright reds, yellows, greens and oranges to more subdued shades of brown and tan,[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, June 19 *Luey Magic Ocean Music Glenn was taken into custody near the 200 block of[Read More…]
Senior Spotlight
Hot flashes are the sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body, usually most intense over the face, neck and chest.Your skin may blush and it cause you to sweat. If you lose too much body heat, you might feel chilled afterward. Night sweats are hot flashes that happen at[Read More…]