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IVFROG aids in grant funding for IVFD

Illinois Valley Fire Chief John Holmes was recently presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the IVFROG during the District’s monthly Board of Directors meeting. “We wanted to express our deep appreciation for I.V. Fire District’s role in securing needed staffing and equipment from numerous funding sources,” said Cheryl Nelson,[Read More…]

Save the date

sept. 1 & 3CJ SDA Church will be holding a fundraising Flea Market/Crafts Fair Sept. 1 & 3 in downtown CJ to raise money for mission services and local missions as well. The market will be at 131 Redwood Hwy from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day. Please come and[Read More…]

SOREDI responds to county dropping membership

Statement Regarding Josephine County’s Decision Not to Renew SOREDIMembership FundingOn Thursday, August 17, we learned that the Josephine County Board of County Commissioners voted NOT to renew their membership with SOREDI, which provides agency support to serve as the regional economic development agency. We are greatly disappointed in what we[Read More…]

Life in the Valley of riches

As Labor Day approaches it wouldn’t be the same if the Valley was not filled with smoke.On Aug. 17 I took a drive to the fire to get some photos. At the bug station I was told I would likely be told to turn around when I got closer, but[Read More…]

Obituaries

Thomas R. Waddell was born May, 16, 1949 in San Francisco, Calif. and died at his home in Clearlake Oaks, Calif. on Aug. 4, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan Waddell. He is also survived by 9 of 10 of his children, 26 grandchildren and[Read More…]

Commissioners crack down on dumping

An ordinance to crack down on hazardous conditions on county roads and lands was passed by the Board of Josephine County Commissioners after its legally required second reading / public hearing was carried out Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the board’s weekly business session, held at Anne G. Basker Auditorium in[Read More…]