Major News
Malicious vandals caused an estimated $3,000 damage at Illinois Valley Golf Course last week. Hooligans broke into the cart shed, hot wired nine golf carts and then went joyriding on the course, tearing up the greens and destroying signs. Carts were found scattered throughout the property, several stuck in ditches. Evidence of the incident was discovered Friday morning, Jan. 29. New cups and flags for several holes, and a ball washer will have to be replaced, said volunteer Gary Noleroth. (Photos by Michelle Binker, I.V. News)
A named suspect in the home invasion robbery in Cave Junction on Jan. 22 was apprehended without incident on Thursday, Jan. 28, said Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Detective Sgt. Ken Selig.
Rep. Peter Buckley (D-Ashland) admits that the last several weeks have been difficult for him.
Parks Advisory Board members packed the Josephine County commissioners conference room in the courthouse in Grants Pass Thursday, Jan. 28 for discussion regarding enforcement of park rules and regulations.
Concerns about the security of Josephine County’s public buildings were discussed during the board of commissioners’ Thursday, Jan. 28 meeting with legal staff.
The board of directors for the Josephine County Fair is coming under increased scrutiny from county officials for its policies regarding public meetings.
A proposed update of a 1988 ordinance may open up land owned by Josephine County to recreational mining.
Representatives of the law enforcement community were updated on efforts to continue a federal county payments program during the Thursday, Jan. 28 meeting of the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council.
Rep. Ron Maurer (R-Grants Pass) has announced that he intends to run for Superintendent of Public Instruction, a statewide office.
Jaynee Germond, a Roseburg resident and Oregon 4th Congressional District candidate, made her way to Grants Pass on Thursday, Jan. 28 to address the Josephine County Republican Women.
Community News
The historic Stith-Naucke house (inset), adjacent to Kerbyville Museum in Kerby, needs fresh paint and other restorative work. A replica dollhouse, built by Michael McDermott, will be raffled to raise funds to match a grant for the cost of restoration. The replica is displayed at the Evergreen Federal Bank branch in Cave Junction. Tickets are available at the museum or at Evergreen. (Photos by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
IVHS Sports
Laurissa Tausaga drives toward the goal against a Henley defender. (Photo by Michelle Binker, I V News)
A home dual meet against Hidden Valley High School on Thursday, Jan. 28 proved successful for the Illinois Valley High School varsity wrestling team.
A combination of poor shooting and 32 turnovers lead to an 88-50 loss for the Illinois Valley High School boys’ varsity basketball team during a Tuesday, Jan. 26 game at Henley High School.
A series of injuries helped to hamper the Illinois Valley High School girls basketball team during a pair of recent losses.
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- Barriers to ‘fair’ housing examined
- Restitution for crime victims subject of audit
- Marital dispute turns fatal
- BLM guarantees fast track for energy projects
- DEQ penalizes USFS for water pollution
- DEQ program nets 19 million pounds electronic waste during first year
- Rogue Ambassadors scholarship applicants sought
- Weed management study grants announced
- Victory over hot air hoax
- County leadership lack
- Golf course destruction
