Orange-crowned warbler (Leiothlypis celata) With millions of migrating birds arriving in and/or passing through Oregon this week, it seems fitting that this week’s crawly is of the feathered variety. Meet the orange-crowned warbler (Leiothlypis celata).Here’s how Cornell’s All About Birds describes the orange-crowned, “Orange-crowned Warblers aren’t the most dazzling birds[Read More…]
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Evergreen Students of the month
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Cave Junction Front Row: left to Right: Emma Smith, Atticus White Sanders, Mauricio Solis, Lukas Swan, Nathan Marquez, Delilah Flansburg, Ellie Glover, Kinsley Merk, Hawk Ledford. Back Row: Left to Right: Odin Swanson-Murray, George Blanco Gonzalez, Alder Rose, O’zara Weaver, Principal Jenny Mohr, Carolyn Weaver,[Read More…]
Arts Alive planned for May 18
The Southern Oregon Guild of Artists and Artisans presents the 2nd annual Arts Alive! An Art & Rural Garden Adventure Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ticket holders will enjoy a variety of art and fine crafts displayed in the unique settings of five picturesque home gardens in the[Read More…]
Workshops at Frog Farm to teach about wildfire defensible spaces for homes using waterscaping
Josephine County ranks amongst the highest fire danger counties in the U.S., and landscaping with water can be an effective strategy for the homeowner to prevent catastrophic wildfire damage.Two workshops will be offered in Cave Junction in May to help arm property owners with techniques to create hydrated landscapes as[Read More…]
IVARC receives grant for Emergency Mobile Command Center
Nicole BoyntonIVN contributing writer Since the 1890s, radio has been one of the most trusted and stable forms of communication. Operational without the need of internet and usually battery powered, radio is an optimal communication tool in times of emergencies as well as a fun and useful hobby in day[Read More…]
Public Notice: May 7, 2025
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ TS No. OR07000156-24-1 APN R322894 TO No 3211093 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, EDWARD A. RICE as Grantor to WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for MUTUAL[Read More…]
Oregon lawmakers consider gun control bills amid legal battle over Measure 114
Alan CohenOregon Captial Chronicle As legal challenges to a voter-approved gun control law continue, Oregon lawmakers are considering a set of additional restrictions on gun purchases that are among the most controversial measures of the legislative session.The three bills, each of which advanced from committees on party-line votes, would increase[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.) April 27 to May 1*Apparently nothing happened in five days in this idyllic little county, or maybe[Read More…]
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Do You Love Me?John 21:1-19 When my daughter was little and someone asked how much she loved her Mommy and Daddy she’d spread out her arms and say, “Up to the sky, everywhere and back!” Today’s story is about Jesus asking Peter how much he loves Him. Now imagine that[Read More…]
Seventh Day Adventist
The Greatest Influencer Social media influencers have become prominent over the past couple decades. Since Facebook started in 2004, other media platforms have sprung up such as YouTube (2005), Twitter (2006, now X), Instagram (2010), and TikTok (2014). These social media services currently reach over 5 billion people, which is[Read More…]