Josephine County is partnering with the Southern Oregon Education Services District to implement the Southern Oregon Public Health Illness Guidance, or SOPHI, a web-based platform that will streamline the process of collecting student and staff communicable disease symptom data.According to a scope of work report published late last year, SOPHI[Read More…]
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Today in History
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2022. There are 80 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On Oct. 12, 1976, it was announced in China that Hua Guofeng had been named to succeed the late Mao Zedong as chairman of the Communist Party; it was also[Read More…]
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Eagles best Cougars 50 – 21
The Cougars were no match for the North Douglas-Yoncalla War Eagles during their home game at Illinois Valley High School Oct. 7, although they fought valiantly to best their opponents.The game started off a bit shakily, with the War Eagles scoring two touchdowns and taking the lead 13-0 in the[Read More…]
Lorna Byrne Students of the Month
Sherwood Malik, Logan Ponchart, Akasha Harris, Ramona Newman, Megan Tucker, Cory Davis, Matt Bohmker, Jack Egan, Jason Edinger. Chase Mason, Serenidy Grebisz, Landon Feight, Jeremiah Izzo, Brodey Rasmussen, Paige Paul, Ethan Medina, Daniel Logan, Curtis Beard, Rio Parenti and Kaylee Eades with Pricipal Danny Pratt (not in photographed order).
2 dead on roads during weekend
On Oct. 8, 2022, at 6:37 p.m., the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Thompson Creek Road. Prior to law enforcement arrival, the rider, Jacob Irison McNeil, 54, was transported by American Medical Response to Three Rivers Medical Center[Read More…]
Clearcutting vs. selective logging
Set against a backdrop of worsening fire seasons which scientists posit are fueled by the human-caused climate crisis, the clearcutting vs. selective logging debate rages on.There are conflicting views on how best to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires, and with each devastating conflagration that levels small communities or leaves[Read More…]
Acorn Fest!
Though other countries like Korea still have staples like acorn-based noodles and jelly, in most places people are only vaguely aware that acorns are edible unless they are taught how to process and cook them.Through her acorn processing class, Vautier realized that there was more interest in the local history[Read More…]
One alleged animal abuser still at large
Two Selma residents have been charged with multiple felony counts of animal abuse and theft, multiple misdemeanor counts of animal neglect and abandonment, and several marijuana-related crimes. While one of the individuals in question has emerged to face these charges, the other is nowhere to be found.On Sept. 21, the[Read More…]
Wildfire bill irks commissioners
Attorney Wally Hicks led the Board of Josephine County Commissioners through a legal counsel update Tuesday, Sept. 27 in the board’s conference room.JoCo Airports Director Jason Davis requested the board grant him power of attorney to pursue a project involving the Josephine County Animal Shelter’s septic system.“Just in case there’s[Read More…]