Selma resident Derick L. Williams, 39, died April 10 as the result of an automobile accident. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, April 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lost Camp Bar and Grill in Kerby. Derick was born March 1, 1984 in Anchorage, Ala.[Read More…]
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April 21**Friday, April 21 Illinois Valley Garden Club will have a fun talk about Painting Rocks & Yard Art, presented by member, Donelle Kemmer. Meetings are at Immanuel Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins, Cave Junction, with a social time at 12:30, and meeting at 1:00 PM. May 6**Come see us[Read More…]
I.V. HOPE Village being planned for C.J.
To address the effects of homelessness in the Illinois Valley, the nonprofit 501(c) 3 Illinois Valley Living Solutions is planning for a transitional housing facility in the city of Cave Junction.“I.V. Living Solutions is focused on supporting those with housing insecurities in our community,” said IVLS Board President Laura Mancuso.“Our[Read More…]
Commissioners address workforce housing
The Josephine County Commissioners embarked on a short agenda April 5 at their Anne G. Basker Auditorium – set meeting. Most of the meeting’s duration consisted of requests and comments from members of the community, which were a mix of constructive criticism and praise for the board.This portion of the[Read More…]
A happy Easter indeed
Ava, 6, was all smiles during the annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 9 at Jubilee Park. See story and more photos on A-11. (Photo by Laura Mancuso, Illinois Valley News)
Murder suspect taken into custody
Residents of Josephine County were left shaken in the wake of an alleged homicide that occurred in O’Brien in late March. Though an arrest was made and charges have been filed, Oregon State Police are not releasing many details due to the fact that their investigation is still ongoing.On March[Read More…]
Nifty Tidbits:
Originally printed in the March 3, 2004 edition of the Illinois Valley News Recently it was announced by the news media that large sections of Oregon’s beaches may be closed to some human activities during the spring and summer to protect an endangered species. The animal needing protection is Western[Read More…]
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2023. There are 263 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On April 12, 1861, the Civil War began as Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina.On this date:In 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt died of a cerebral[Read More…]
Obituaries
ORA MAY MEYER “Daughter of the King”Nov. 18, 1928 – March 28, 2023Ora Mae Meyer was born in Stickney, South Dakota in November 1928. She moved to Oregon during the Great Depression at the age of seven. She met her husband, Joseph, while he was on leave from the service.[Read More…]
Volunteer Fair deemed great success!
More than 35 nonprofit agencies showed up to pass out information at display tables for the first Volunteer Fair Saturday, April 8 at the I.V. High School.This event was sponsored by IVCanDo, Four Way Community Foundation, I.V. Wellness Resources, Main Street Cave Junction, AllCare Health, Pacific Power and Community Volunteer[Read More…]