This holiday season Oregon Health Authority is urging people in Oregon to pause for a moment, consider the role of alcohol in our lives and communities and ask the question – could we handle our alcohol in healthier ways?OHA’s Rethink the Drink winter campaign encourages conversation and compassion regarding alcohol[Read More…]
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State to shutter CJ DMV office for good
According to a press release sent midday Dec. 4 to Senator Robinson and Rep. Lily Morgan, the state announced the closing of the Cave Junction DMV office.“I am writing this afternoon to let you know that the Cave Junction DMV office will close permanently this month. The last day the[Read More…]
Fire district announces tree fire safety tips
Thinking of buying a real Christmas tree this year? Illinois Valley Fire District recommends that you make sure it won’t become a fire hazard by following these fire safety tips:*Cut the bottom 1 inch of the tree off to ensure the tree will absorb water.*Water the tree DAILY. A dry[Read More…]
Artisan’s Holiday Faire set for this weekend
Artisans’ Holiday Faire returns to Lorna Byrne Middle School gym this weekend offering buyers a variety of gifts for every taste and purse.This will be the 11th annual event sponsored by Illinois River Valley Arts Council. The nonprofit group’s stated mission is to offer arts education and arts experiences for[Read More…]
Tax break for vets in the works
Julia ShumwayOregon Capital Chronicle A bipartisan pair of Oregon state senators will try again to give retired veterans an income tax break after running out of time in the most recent legislative session.Sens. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, and Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer, said Wednesday they plan to revive a bill they introduced[Read More…]
IVFD saves the day
A trash fire burns in the 100 block of S. Boundry Ave. Tuesday, Nov. 28. According to the Illinois Valley Fire District, the fire was originally responded to as a reported grass fire. Upon arrival it was deemed to be a 10×10 foot trash fire including tires. The fire was[Read More…]
Public Notice – Dec. 6, 2023
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE UNITRANSFEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION DBE GOALFEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2023 – 2026 In accordance with 49 CFR Part 26.45(g), Unitrans, as a recipient of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) assistance, announces a proposed Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) overall program goal of .04 percent for Federal[Read More…]
Just my cup of tea
Originally ran in the Aug. 19, 1971 edition of the Illinois Valley News Doris Boyd recently went to Butte Falls to care for her grandson Joe Boyd when he had the mumps. When he was over the worst of it, she brought him home with her until he recuperated enough[Read More…]
Tee Tattler
Seasons Greetings from the Illinois Valley Country Club!The rainy weather and increasing darkness have kept us off the course a bit, but I do have a little news this week.Todd, Colby, Graham, James, Jesse and Jakob all made it out onto the course on a beautiful Friday afternoon. Graham drew[Read More…]