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Criado Delayed; Projected Start, June 18,2013
Jordan Adam Criado’s trial for the murder of his family in the summer of 2011, has been continued from February 12th to June 18th at the request of his defense attorneys. The state did not object due to the complexity of the case.
Posted on 9/26/12 12:54PM by Chuck Benson
 

School board discusses a bond levy
The Grants Pass District Seven School Board will hold a bond levy workshop at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in their district office on the Grants Pass High School campus.
Posted on 9/26/12 1:17AM by Jared Dill
 

District Seven approves Three Rivers District's use of church for Woodland Charter School
Grants Pass School District Seven today authorized Three Rivers School District’s use of the Gateway Seventh-Day Adventist Church, which is located within District Seven’s boundaries, to establish an interim base of operations for the Woodland Charter School.
Posted on 9/26/12 12:54AM by Jared Dill
 

Public Health holds press conference regarding animal neglect case
Josephine County Public Health Administrator Diane Hoover held a press conference today to address the huge influx of former pets the Josephine County Animal Shelter received after over 200 animals were taken from a dilapidated property in the 1700 block of White School House Road in the Illinois Valley.
Posted on 9/25/12 10:38PM by Jared Dill
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Grave Creek Fire Holding at 26 Acres
The Grave Creek fire is still listed at 26 acres thanks to the quick work of fire crews and the welcome cooler temperatures.
Posted on 9/25/12 5:24PM by Chuck Benson
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Grant Could Fund Call Center Purchase for RVTD
A $1 million federal grant may allow Rogue Valley Transportation District to purchase a call center it has leased for 11 years, while seeking to improve the center to offer transit options for disabled veterans.
Posted on 9/25/12 12:57PM by Chuck Benson
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Unemployment rate increases slightly in Josephine County
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly from July to August by inching up from 12 to 12.1 percent.
Posted on 9/25/12 12:04AM by Jared Dill
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Drunk driver pleads guilty to manslaughter for causing bicyclist's death
A Wolf Creek man pled guilty today in Josephine County Circuit Court to second-degree manslaughter and DUII for hitting and killing a bicyclist in the 200 block of North Frontage Road in August of last year.
Posted on 9/24/12 11:44PM by Jared Dill
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Grave Creek Fire Grows to 26 Acres
The Grave Creek Fire, 11 miles southwest of Glendale is now 26 acres in size. The Oregon Department of Forestry, United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Rogue River Fire District, Douglas Forest Protective Association, Douglas County and Shutter Creek Corrections are among the 60 fire personnel assigned to the fire.
Posted on 9/24/12 11:02PM by Chuck Benson
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Suspected Gang Shooter Arrested in Ca.
Jose Macias, indicted by a Jackson County Grand Jury on attempted murder and various other charges, has been arrested in Fresno, California.
Posted on 9/24/12 9:57PM by Chuck Benson
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Michelon to Reconsider Water Rate Vote
City Councilman Richard Michelon served notice during the Monday workshop he wants to re-consider his vote on the city water rate increase. The Councilman outlined his reasons, “A. We didn’t get all our options. B. There were some discrepancies in the information that was provided. Lastly, I think there are other choices that were not shared with us.”
Posted on 9/24/12 9:43PM by Chuck Benson
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District Seven set to vote on approval of Woodland Charter School
Grants Pass School District Seven is set to vote on the approval of the Woodland Charter School at noon Tuesday in the District’s administration building located at 725 N.E. Dean Drive.
Posted on 9/24/12 7:19PM by Jared Dill
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