Josephine Community Library Launched Its Annual Public Survey
Josephine Community Library launched its annual public survey to gain insight to for future improvements to services. Those surveys are due by Monday, October 28 in order to be counted. The anonymous survey takes about 10 minutes and participants have a chance to enter a raffle to win one of three $100 gift cards to the business of their choice, sponsored by Josephine Community Library Foundation. You can participate in the online survey, or paper copies are available at library branches in Grants Pass, Williams, and Wolf C
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Mainstreet Steering Committee Outlines Goals at City Council Workshop
Monday the Grants Pass City Council workshop heard from the steering committee for the Main Street program, discussed dimensions and safety of private streets and explored deferring System Development Charges. The steering committee for the fledgling Main Street program that is forming made a presentation. The organization is designed to fill a gap since Visit Grants Pass ended in 2020.The organization hopes to revitalize community events. The Back to the 50’s was mentioned specifically.
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Oregon Department of Forestry Controls Grass Fire Near Provolt
The Oregon Department of Forestry engaged and controlled a grass fire in the 1400 block of Highway 238 near Provolt Monday afternoon. An aggressive initial attack was conducted in an effort to stop the spread of the fire. By 6:35 p.m. last night firefighters had stopped the forward progression of fire and were working to construct line around it. No other details were provided by ODF. The cause of this fire will be under investigation. The current fire danger level in Josephine and Jackson Counties remains high.
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