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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Authorities make multiple arrests at suspected drug house in Rogue River

Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies and a Rogue River Police officer raided a home in the 2800 block of E. Evans Creek Road in Rogue River at 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

Posted on 9/24/12 6:21PM by Jared Dill

Grave Creek Fire 10-15 Acres-UPDATE

A wildfire that broke out late Sunday in the Rogue River Wild & Scenic Area near Grave Creek grew overnight to 10-15 acres. Fire crews made good progress during the night, and this morning their firelines are holding on the north, south and west flanks, but the east side of the fire is actively burning. Helicopters lifted off around 7:30 a.m. to join the firefight.

Posted on 9/24/12 5:23PM by Chuck Benson

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