Today is Wednesday, June 29, the 180th day of 2022. There are 185 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On June 29, 1613, London’s original Globe Theatre, where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed, was destroyed by a fire sparked by a cannon shot during a performance of “Henry[Read More…]
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Oregon FBI tech segment: Safeguarding your loved ones from elder fraud
Welcome to this week’s FBI Portland Tech Tuesday segment, I’m Dixon Land with the FBI. Today’s Topic: Safeguarding you and your loved ones from elder fraud schemes.You’re entering the final season in your life, and you’ve worked hard over the years to earn enough to live comfortably. But your nest[Read More…]
Nifty Tidbits
by Chuck Rigby Lizards are a very common animal in the Illinois Valley area. They are also very useful in helping to control insects and spiders. They also serve as a handy food source for hawks, snakes and predatory mammals. The lizards main protection is to blend in with their[Read More…]
Save the date
July 1-3**Mark your calendar for ReunionMania, Golf tourney July 2 (see ad). July 1-3**To Celebrate the Nation’s Birthday, the Kerbyville Museum invites all veterans to come help them celebrate! FREE to all veterans July 1 & 2 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and July 3 from noon to 4[Read More…]
Obituaries
James A. “Jim” Loyd, 77, of Cave Junction, died June 18, 2022 at his home.Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. Tina Marks 8/25/1961, longtime resident of the Illinois Valley, passed away on 6/15/2022.Tina was born and brought up in the San Francisco Bay area. She with her partner Ed Derda,[Read More…]
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Letters to the editor
Illinois Valley News welcomes letters to the editor.Please e-mail them todan@illinois-valley-news.com POLICY ON LETTERS:‘Illinois Valley News’ encourages letters to the editor provided they are legible and not libelous or scurrilous. We will also not allow publishing of opinions which are not based in fact, defamatory, or intended solely to mislead[Read More…]
Mountain mural painted at City Hall
by Gwen Barringer IVN contributing writer Oak-to-art project seeks funding A new mural has been painted at Cave Junction City Hall that serves as a tribute to some of the unique scenery of the Illinois Valley. This project has been in the making for quite some time, and thanks to[Read More…]
Its about the children
I.V. Boys & Girls Club Director Jenna Larkin (left) introduces Mason Ruft, 13, an eighth-grader at Lorna Byrne Middle School. Mason, “Youth of the Year,” spoke about his positive experiences with Larkin and the Club at the annual Taste of the Valley fundraiser held at the Rock-N-R Ranch in O’Brien, Friday June 24. Special Events Director Renee Ludwig was excited to report that at this point, $51,200 was raised that evening, surpassing their goal of $46,250 for the event.
JoCo initiates sheriff district formation
By CJ Schatza IVN copy editor With a funding crisis on the horizon for the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, the JoCo Board of Commissioners set a public hearing to consider a law enforcement service district at its June 22 weekly business session.Days earlier, Commissioner Dan DeYoung went before the Grants[Read More…]