CASA Giving Tree Campaign Opportunity for Public to Support Local Children

There's still time to help support children in both Josephine and Jackson County during the holiday season. Each year the CASA Giving Tree campaign is a special way for the community to participate by donating new toys, clothing, and gift cards to underprivileged children who are living in foster or relative care this time of year. According to CASA's website, these children have been removed from their homes and families due to abuse and/or neglect. This is an opportunity for CASA, the community, and the trained volunteers who advocate for these children to ensure they have a holiday season filled with love, hope and joy. Giving Trees can be found throughout Josephine and Jackson County, as well as right here at 888 Rogue River Highway. For a complete list of locations and where to drop off the gifts, visit www.jococasa.org/giving-trees, or www.jacksoncountycasa.org/giving-trees. ...Read more

OSP Assisted JoCo Sheriff's Office with Fatal Vehicle Crash

The Oregon State Police responded to assist the Josephine County Sheriff's Office with a reported fatal motor vehicle crash Friday. Troopers arrived at the scene near the 1600 block of Fish Hatchery Road in Murphy. Members of the Collision Reconstruction Unit responded as well to document the scene. All information and data was later put into evidence for safe keeping. Nothing further has been reported at this time. ...Read more

Notice of Commissioner's Vacancy Corrected

Josephine County issued a press release late Friday afternoon arriving in the Grants Pass Broadcasting news room at 4:31 correcting the previously issued notice regarding a vacancy for County Commissioner. The notice was not posted in a manner that meets statutory public notice requirements. Because the initial posting did not satisfy the required standards, any application submitted under the prior notice cannot be accepted as part of the selection process. A revised and fully compliant notice will be published at a future date. Members of the public who remain interested in being considered for the Commissioner position will need to reapply during the new application window specified in the corrected notice. ...Read more