Illinois Valley News - Cave Junction, Ore.

County worker hiring freeze in effect
Even though Josephine County is taking steps to prepare for the worst because of the uncertainty regarding future federal funding, no employee layoffs are planned during January, at least temporarily allaying fears among many county workers.Cont....

Funding gap speaks volumes
at library
When patrons line up at the counter at the Illinois Valley Branch of the Josephine County Library System in Cave Junction it appears at first glance to be business as usual. However, hovering over the building is the growing fear that it may not be open much longer. Cont....

Challenges face
county fair board
The Josephine County Fairgrounds Board of Directors has until Wednesday, Jan. 10 to develop a business plan to stabilize its financial situation. At the end of November 2006, the fairground’s balance sheet was awash in $68,000 worth of red ink, said county Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Rosemary Padgett. Cont....

There's a new sheriff in town
The new year represents a changing of the guard at the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), as outgoing Sheriff Dave Daniel is making way for Sheriff-elect Gil Gilbertson. Cont....

Year of "mixed" job news in Josephine County

Clinic opening awaiting infrastructure

Jim Riddle leaving county 'leaner, meaner'

Maurer ready to represent local district

Tips for New Year diet success