GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Josephine County Commissioners approved “pass through funds” from the Oregon Health Authority for mental health services in the county. “Options” is the organization receiving the pass through funds and both officials and commissioners say the approval is simply a new formality. “Options” is receiving the same amount of funding as … Continue reading »
Community Watch To Be Armed
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Northern Josephine County residents are arming themselves, hoping to fill gaps left by cuts to law enforcement. A deputy, who was laid off after county residents did not pass a public safety levy last May, is training seven Hugo residents on how to respond to burglaries and other crimes. In a … Continue reading »
New Public Safety Levy Proposed
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Thursday morning, the Josephine County Commissioners held a public hearing about public safety. Commissioners proposed a levy to the group attending the meeting. This commissioners meeting was a lot like the ones in recent weeks with lots of passionate people packed in a hot room talking about public safety dollars. In … Continue reading »
New Commissioners to Tackle Budget
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – As Keith Heck and Cherryl Walker officially take their seats on the Josephine County Board of Commissioners, they said they are ready for the challenges ahead. As recent years have shown them, the county is not short on challenges. Heck and Walker were sworn in this week, and took part in … Continue reading »
Law Workshop In Josephine County
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A day-long video conference is bringing together county leaders from all over Oregon to discuss how to pay for law enforcement. A roomful of people gathered at the Josephine County Commissioners conference room, including attorneys, commissioners and Sheriff Gil Gilbertson. One of those speaking was Curry County Sheriff John Bishop who … Continue reading »
