MERLIN, Ore. — Several months after the collapse of Inland Fire Company in Josephine County, a new company is in place to provide fire protection for residents in the North Valley area. When Inland Fire folded last fall, Dan Trader and Wade Comyford decided to take over and take it a step further by adding … Continue reading »
Merlin Shooting Suspect Sentenced
MERLIN, Ore. – A man who fired a gun in Merlin, hitting a by-stander in the calf, will spend 180 days behind bars. Cory Maynard appeared in the Josephine County Courthouse again on Monday for sentencing on assault and unlawful use of a weapon charges. He will have to pay $560.00 to the county and … Continue reading »
Custom Kayak Hitting the Waters
By Sharon Ko MERLIN, Ore. — This summer, a new kayak developed by two local companies is hitting the waters. Orange Torpedo Trips is bringing in its custom kayak for riders. Working alongside another Merlin-based company, orange torpedo trips created a new inflatable kayak and it says it’s changing the experience of rafting. Orange Torpedo … Continue reading »
