Concerts in the Park Returning to Riverside for 40th Anniversary Season
The Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Concerts in the Park. According to the Chamber, the 2026 series will take place Tuesday evenings from June 16th through July 14th. Concerts will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Riverside Park near the Pavilion. Attendance is free, and the community is invited to enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, and beverages. This year’s anniversary lineup features Gunstock Red June 16th, Simple Dreams Oregon on June 23rd, The Pozitronics on June 30th, Evening Shades July 7th, and the John Dough Boys will perform July 14th. The Chamber is pleased to return to the same Riverside Park location near the Pavilion, as the annual concert series continues to be offered as a free gift to the community thanks to the generosity of local sponsors, partners and volunteers.
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Stabbing and Dog Attack Reports Lead to Two Arrests by JoCo Sheriff's Office
A man and woman called 911 to report a stabbing and dog attack, leading to the arrests of two suspects by Josephine County Sheriff's deputies Thursday night. Dispatch received word around 8:04 p.m. that the man, woman, and two children had locked themselves inside the bedroom of a property in the 600 block of Timber Lane. A suspect was attempting to kick down the door following an altercation between the two party's dogs. The suspect, reported to be Ricky Trevino by the man, stabbed him in the leg through the door with a knife. The man reported Trevino and five others could be heard screaming from the other side of the door. The woman additionally reported to dispatch she was attacked by a pit bull, saying the incident began over their dogs fighting, and that the suspects were known to use methamphetamine. Deputies arrived and took two suspects into custody. Trevino and Patrick Cory were both charged with three counts each of Menacing, Reckless Endangering, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. They were lodged in the Josephine County Jail.
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Boatnik Street Closures during Parade, throughout Weekend to Impact Traffic, Parking
The annual Boatnik festival is on in Riverside Park, which means parking and traffic will be impacted at various times until Monday afternoon. According to the City website, Saturday's Boatnik Parade will impact 6th Street. All vehicle traffic will not be permitted from A Street to the river. The road closure will be from 8 a.m. until after the parade at approximately 1 p.m. During the parade, traffic will be diverted from 6th Street at A Street to Beacon Drive, then onto the Grants Pass Parkway. Traffic can then divert to Interstate 5 or onto the Parkway. Caveman Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade as well. There will be no parking allowed at the following locations beginning today at midnight until after the parade Saturday: 6th Street from A Street to the Caveman Bridge, and Voorhies Way between 6th and 7th Streets. East Park Street is closed to vehicular traffic now through Monday at 9 p.m. Vehicles with a Boatnik parking permit or a disabled parking permit will only be allowed to enter East Park Street via the Parkway entrance. Baker Park will be closed to vehicle traffic and boat launching today at 5 p.m. to Monday at 3 p.m.
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