Local News

Talent Considers Piping Leaky, Open Air Irrigation Canal
Talent Irrigation District officials say piping a mile of its open air, leaky Talent canal could save enough water to allow the district to stop taking water out of Ashland Creek.
Posted on 10/1/12 12:56PM by Chuck Benson
 

Jacksonville Land Swap with Motorcycle Riders Close to Done
The long-debated swap and sale of Jacksonville city land to the Motorcycle Riders Association for cash and land that group owns adjacent to the city park will finally come to the city council for a vote following a public hearing Tuesday.
Posted on 10/1/12 12:39PM by Chuck Benson
 

Fire Claims Phatty McGee’s Restaurant in Murphy
Phatty McGee’s Restaurant, formerly Dorman’s, at 6891 Williams Highway in Murphy was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning.
Posted on 9/30/12 5:37PM by Chuck Benson
 

Two construction projects are taking place in Grants Pass
Two construction projects are taking place in Grants Pass Monday and the work will cause some minor closures.
Posted on 9/29/12 4:03PM by Jared Dill
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Wes Brown points out improvements at the fairgrounds as he says farewell to manager's position
Former Josephine County Fairgrounds Manager Wes Brown has released a statement highlighting improvements at the fairgrounds during his tenure and delivering well wishes to fairgrounds stakeholders and county residents.
Posted on 9/29/12 3:46PM by Jared Dill
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Josephine County has a new health and social service help line
Josephine County has a new health and social service help line provided by the number 2-1-1.
Posted on 9/29/12 2:16PM by Jared Dill
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Supervisory Authority plans to take FTA felons off the streets
Criminals who are facing felony charges and skip out on court beware; the justice system has you in its crosshairs.
Posted on 9/29/12 12:08AM by Jared Dill
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Big response to possible fire catches citizen's attention
A big response from emergency services caught the attention of many Grants Pass residents after reports of a possible fire at 220 H St. came in at 8:38 a.m. today.
Posted on 9/28/12 7:14PM by Jared Dill
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City asks for input on improving official websites
The City of Grants Pass is asking for the public’s input to improve the official city website www.grantspassoregon.gov and the city’s tourism website www.visitgrantspass.org.
Posted on 9/28/12 6:53PM by Jared Dill
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Public Safety awards man for saving 89-year-old woman from fire
The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety is awarding the “Public Safety Honor Citation” to Daron Dawson for saving an 89-year-old woman from fire on Aug. 24.
Posted on 9/28/12 6:29PM by Jared Dill
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Ex-law enforcement needed to solve girl's disappearance
15-year-old Cindy Irene King has been missing from Josephine County for 35 years and if anyone is going to discover her fate it will take an ex-member of law enforcement who wants to volunteer some time.
Posted on 9/28/12 5:56PM by Jared Dill
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LNG Fueling May Be Available in Central Point Soon
The appearance of a 40 foot tall fuel tank on the south side of the Pilot Travel Center in Central Point signals the future availability of liquid natural gas.
Posted on 9/28/12 5:34PM by Chuck Benson
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