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

Sheriff's Office Announces Rogue River Closures Ahead of Labor Day Races

During the Labor Day Races, the Rogue River will be closed in designated areas and during designated times. According to the Josephine County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol, all spectators will remain off the water until the races are over. They will also remain 50 feet from the waterway at all times. The river closures will take place Saturday, September 5th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Matson Park to Griffin Park, and Sunday, September 6th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Baker Park to Griffin Park. Movement on the water is restricted to law enforcement, rescue personnel and authorized race officials during the closures. Private boats are not allowed to assist with crash or rescue operations for safety reasons. Boats can be anchored on the shoreline if it is deemed safe by race officials and law enforcement. All users shall be off the water and in an approved area one hour prior to the start of the race. Any unauthorized boats on the water during the closure may be cited for Reckless or Unsafe Operation and are subject to a $440 fine. Law enforcement will be patrolling the waterways during the race events. ...Read more