(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.) *Publisher’s Note: For decades, Illinois Valley News has published our unique version of the log entries from[Read More…]

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Anne M. PetersonAP Sports Writer CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei said the Beavers were able to overcome UCLA’s tough defense with a balanced offensive attack. A touchdown on defense helped, too.Ryan Cooper Jr. returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown late in the first half[Read More…]

The western toad (Anaxyrus boreas) Keeping up our Halloween season Crawlies theme, this week we revisitThe western toad is a critter you just gotta love, warts and all!Fun fact: Why do toads have “warts”? Toads’ thick, funky, bumpy skin helps them retain moisture so they can travel quite far from[Read More…]

I returned this week from the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) 98th annual Conference in Eugene. It was an amazing information packed opportunity for meeting other city officials, attending workshops, breakout sessions covering a variety of topics pertinent to cities, and the LOC Annual Business Meeting. The city of Cave[Read More…]

OCT. 20 & 21**Valley Girls Quilt Show. Come down to I.V. Senior Center (520 E. River St., CJ) to view stunning quilts from the Illinois Valley never seen before. I.V. Senior Center will be offering lunch selections. Featuring country store, bingo, raffle quilt, raffle baskets. Admission $5, children 12 &[Read More…]

Connie Lea McBriety, age 67, of Cave Junction, died September 29, 2023 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Arrangements with Illinois Valley Funeral Directors. Connie Blakely, age 83, of Cave Junction, died October 9, 2023 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors. Sage Meidinger[Read More…]

As many as 82% of households in the United States decorate for Halloween, according to a recent poll from Lombardo Homes.The study also reports about 41% of those households have their decorations up during the first week of October.As U.S. households prepare for Halloween, a report by Meble Furniture sheds[Read More…]

Oregon Judicial Department, which runs the state circuit courts across Oregon, invites all Oregonians to an online community conversation to provide ideas and feedback about how to make the courts better.The conversation is happening Monday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. online. OJD especially wants to hear from people[Read More…]