GP City Council to Hear Compensation Presentation and Meet for Executive Sessions at Workshop

The Grants Pass City Council will hear a non-bargaining compensation and classification report between executive sessions during Monday's workshop. After their first executive session, and following the report, the board will review their agenda and consider a motion for the Bikeways and Walkways Committee. The workshop will adjourn and lead into a final executive session. Monday's workshop will commence at 11:45 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 101 NW A Street and will be streamed at www.grantspassoregon.gov. ...Read more

RCC Student Veteran Selected for National Leadership Institute

Christopher Stucke, a Navy veteran pursuing an associate degree at Rogue Community College has been selected to attend the Student Veterans of America Leadership Institute. This honor recognizes Stucke's commitment to leadership and service as he advances his education. The event will take place Oct. 15-19, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Stucke, 31, of Grants Pass, served 10 years in the Navy, leaving as a petty officer second class. He worked as a helicopter crew chief and aviation rescue swimmer. His crew participated in the aerial firefighting program in Southern California. Stucke began classes at RCC last fall, pursuing an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree with plans to transfer to the University of Oregon to study business. He is president of RCC's Student Veterans Organization (SVO), the RCC chapter of Student Veterans of America. ...Read more

JMET Served Marijuana Search Warrant, Arrested Two Suspects in O'Brien

The Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team (JMET) executed a search warrant in the 1,000 block of Arrowhead Drive, O’Brien, regarding an illegal marijuana grow site. The Josephine County Sheriff's Office said the warrant was executed Tuesday, October 7, with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service. During the execution of the warrant, approximately 300 marijuana plants and 300 pounds of processed marijuana were seized and destroyed. Three firearms were seized on scene. The property also had multiple electrical, water, and solid waste code violations. Aaron Cletis Johnson and Bi Yun You were taken into custody and lodged in the Josephine County Jail. They are both charged with Unlawful Manufacturing of Marijuana and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. ...Read more