GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass Downs is off and running, continuing a Josephine County tradition that dates as far back as the 1920′s, but two lackluster seasons left Southern Oregon race fans wondering whether the show would go on. The downhill trend started in 2011 when the county ran the race tracks, but … Continue reading »
Josephine County Holds Budget Town Hall
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – As Josephine County turns down another public safety levy, two lawmakers are meeting with voters to discuss other options. Representative Wally Hicks and Senator Herman Baertschiger held a town hall meeting in Cave Junction Saturday morning. The two discussed a House Bill that would allow the Governor to declare a public … Continue reading »
Woman Drowns in River Near Merlin
MERLIN, Ore. — A woman drowns in the Rogue River and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office says the drowning could have been prevented. The owner of Black Bar Lodge was looking at the Rogue River when he saw a body floating in the waters Saturday, around 4 p.m. With the help of others, John James went out to … Continue reading »
Law Enforcement Levy Fails
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — For the second time, a tax measure to restore public safety in Josephine County failed to win voter approval. The unofficial results show 49 percent voted yes and 51 percent voted no. Around 400 votes separate the two sides as of 9:50 p.m. Measure 17-49 proposed a property tax of $1.48 … Continue reading »
Animal Shelter Fate Tied to Tax Levy
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – This Tuesday, Josephine County voters will take their stance on the proposed public safety tax levy. Among the more unlikely services in that levy is animal control. Now the Josephine County Animal Shelter is making their case for funding, and turning to donors to help them stay on their feet. Officials … Continue reading »
Grants Pass Holds Safety Awareness Day
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Saturday was Safety Awareness Day in Grants Pass. Residents young and old came down to the Grants Pass shopping center for the town’s safety day event. Visitors climbed aboard equipment and vehicles from Grants Pass Fire and Josephine County Search and Rescue. The Caveman Kiwanis club fitted people for free bike … Continue reading »
Honoring the Fallen in Grants Pass
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — In light of Police Memorial Week, counties across Oregon are honoring those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Thursday, Josephine County held a memorial ceremony at the United Methodist Church. Community members and various law enforcement officers gathered to honor fallen officers. Grants Pass officials from the Josephine … Continue reading »
Tax Levy for Public Safety Discussed
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Dozens of people took to the streets showing their support for a tax measure in Josephine County. County leaders joined residents in the walk from the juvenile justice center to the jail. For voters who wanted to hear both sides of the measure, a town hall meeting was held after the … Continue reading »
Group Fights Against Public Safety Levy
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A group in Josephine County is pushing to stop voters from voting for a criminal justice tax levy. Measure 17-49 proposes to implement a $1.48 per $1,000 assessed value for three years. This is the second time Josephine County is voting on a measure like it. Last May, voters turned down a … Continue reading »
Citizens Show Support in Patrol Car Pull
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Josephine County residents pull a Sheriff’s patrol car over a mile by rope, as a way to show their support for the county’s criminal justice system. The event was put on today by Securing Our Safety, a citizen-run organization to support law enforcement. They pledged their support and tax money to … Continue reading »
