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

BCC Approve Sick Leave Usage and Fee Hearing at Weekly Business Session

The Josephine County Board of Commissioners approved sick leave benefit usage and a fee change hearing during today's Weekly Business Session. The first two agenda items were stricken from the administrative actions, and the board resolution for providing unused sick leave benefits to general service employees was discussed. A minimal cost to the county of about $1,000 would support this action. The board approved the resolution 3-0 along with the hearing and proposed fee changes for the BCC, Surveyor, Public Works, Recreation, Animal Shelter, and Public Health Departments. A public hearing would allow the public to weigh in on the fee changes that will go into effect January 1st, 2026. The proposed fee changes in full can be found at josephinecounty.gov on the Finance Department page. In the matter of confirming the Sheriff's Certificate of Sale, the board approved 3-0 and authorized proceed distribution and execution of all the quitclaim deeds and land sale contracts from the September 2025 Auction. ...Read more