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Police: Grants Pass man killed in Monday crash; speed considered 'primary factor'
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. - Monday evening (June 3), Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 199, near milepost 16, in Josephine County. Police say a northbound Dodge Ram 1500, drven by Brandon Richard Cain, 28, of Grants Pass, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck a tree on the southbound shoulder.
Josephine County Fairgrounds secure funding through Flying Lark sale
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Josephine County Fairgrounds has secured a new source of funding. In their weekly business session Wednesday morning, Josephine County Commissioners voted to create a permanent fund for the county fairgrounds. The interest bearing fund will be opened with $9 million of the proceeds from...
AllCare giving $149K grant to Josephine County social services organization
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore.– A Josephine County-based organization that provides social services for homeless people is getting a grant from AllCare Health. The Mobile Integration Navigation Team (MINT) is getting just under $150,000 from the grant. That money will go toward providing heating and cooling shelters, navigation and other services...
Local Firefighters Sharpen Skills in Wildland Fire Training, Gear Up for Fire Season
Multiple fire agencies from across the Rogue Valley participated in a critical wildland fire training exercise in Merlin, Oregon. Sponsored by Grants Pass Fire and Rural Metro Fire, the event aimed to prepare firefighters for the upcoming fire season, enhancing their ability to respond effectively to wildland fire emergencies. The...
Josephine County workers rally for fair wages and benefits
GRANTS PASS, Ore.- Josephine county workers rallied Tuesday afternoon for fair wages and benefits. The workers, represented by Oregon AFSCME Local 3694, were outside the Anne Basker Auditorium and Josephine County Courthouse late Tuesday afternoon. The group claims despite multiple proposals, the county has not adequately addressed the union’s key demands for better wages. The union is proposing a 14% raise over three years, a 6% PERS contribution and increased medical premium contributions.
YMCA, City of Grants Pass discuss community pool project
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Very early discussions are in the works between the city of Grants Pass and the City’s YMCA to open a new swimming pool. The Grants Pass City Council voted to pursue a partnership with the YMCA on a new pool a recreation facility during its meeting Monday night.
County Commissioner Baertschiger Provides Opinion on the Future of Local Journalism
In a public meeting today, County Commissioner Herman Baertschiger offered his closing statement, voicing an interesting take on the trend of newspaper closures and the downsizing of traditional print media. He lamented the dwindling frequency of issues and the unfortunate shuttering of numerous local newspapers, emphasizing the critical role these institutions play in community engagement and information dissemination.
GoFundMe launched for Tony’s Italian Kitchen after truck catches fire
GOLD HILL, Ore. – A local food truck owner is asking for the community’s help after his truck caught fire. Anthony Lo Monaco is the owner and operator of Tony’s Italian Kitchen based out of the Sams Valley and Gold Hill area. He says he was on...
Chamber of commerce organizing support for Josephine County law enforcement
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore.– The Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is looking to organize support for law enforcement in the county and they’re asking commissioners to step up. The chamber of commerce invited citizens to express concerns over the lack of law enforcement funding at the...
The City of GP Out of Compliance with Financial Policies Due to Excess General Fund
(Grants Pass, OR) – The City of Grants Pass finds itself in a unique financial situation: its general fund now holds more money than its financial policies allow. This surplus, while seemingly advantageous, has highlighted issues in public safety funding and overall fiscal management. The city’s overly cautious financial...
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