BCC Approves Farm Processing Facility with Conditions at Land Use Hearing

The Board of Commissioners moved to approve a farm processing facility on the Dick George Road property, and the placement of three containers during a continued Land Use Hearing. There were four conditions if the board decided to approve, with the first being 25% of the processed material must be processed through the tax lot. Next, no water would be used for the manufacturing at the facility. Access would be restricted to Dick George Road for the facility, and the addition of carbon filters would be required for the facility. A motion to accept the approval by the planning department with the added conditions passed 3-0. Staff will draft the decision and bring findings back to the board for review during a future workshop. ...Read more

UPDATE: JoCo Sheriff's Office Seeking Help in Search for Missing Kids

UPDATE: Nevaeh and Albert have both been located safely.
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is still seeking the public's help in the search for two missing kids. Nevaeh and Albert Bungart were last seen leaving the Cave Junction area on foot Wednesday August 26th at approximately 8:30pm. Their direction of travel is uncertain. Nevaeh was wearing a gray shirt with lettering, and black pants when she left. Nevaeh has a nose ring and pierced ears. She is described as a 5'6" 15-year-old weighing 105 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Albert was wearing a white shirt with black or grey shorts on. He's described as a 5'6" 13-year-old with brown hair, blue eyes, and weighing 110 pounds. Both were also carrying backpacks. If you have any information, contact the Josephine County Sheriff's Office at 541-474-5123. ...Read more

BCC, City Council Finish August with Respective Land Use Hearing, Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners and City Council are scheduled to finish the month with a Land Use Hearing and Workshop respectively. Monday the 31st at 10 a.m., the board will convene in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium for a continued discussion regarding a Dick George Road Property. A request for an appeal objecting to a decision approving a cannabis processing facility with access off the property will be considered. Then, at 11:45 a.m., the City Council Workshop will be held in Council Chambers concerning Police Headquarters refinancing, and Level of Service and Budget consideration. Following a review of Wednesday's meeting agenda, council will adjourn. The Land Use Hearing can be streamed at www.josephinecounty.gov/livestream, while the workshop is available for viewing at www.grantspassoregon.gov. ...Read more