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Former Josephine County commissioner clarifies reason for resignation
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Former Josephine County Commissioner Dan DeYoung is providing more clarity on his recent resignation. During Wednesday night’s business meeting he addressed both the county and the board of commissioners and issued a prepared statement. As NBC5 News reported Monday, DeYoung resigned effective immediately saying...
Rogue Community College proposes $60.3M bond on Nov. ballot
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —Rogue Community College is proposing a $60 million bond for the November 2024 ballot. RCC’s Board of Education voted Tuesday to put a $60.3 million bond measure on the ballot in Jackson and Josephine counties. The bond aims to fund various projects across RCC campuses in both counties, enhancing resources and programs to better serve the community.
Anticipate nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms in Curry County Coast and Eastern Curry County and Josephine County Tuesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 4:12 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Curry County Coast and Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. The storms are forecast to bring wind gusts of up to 55 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches). "At...
Update: Heat advisory for Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County until Tuesday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 1:25 a.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County. The weather service states, "High temperatures around 101 degrees to 105 with low temperatures between 67 and 70 degrees."
Josephine County Commissioners will appoint DeYoung replacement
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The two remaining Josephine County Commissioners will appoint a replacement for former Commissioner Dan DeYoung. NBC5 News told you Monday that Commissioner DeYoung resigned, after telling the county finance director to “sit on my lap” earlier this month. According to Commissioner Herman Baertschinger,...
Video shows Coast Guard rescue blind hiker, guide dog
A blind hiker and his guide dog were rescued by the Coast Guard after they were stranded on an Oregon trail for several days. The 55-year-old man, who is legally blind, was hiking with his dog and a friend along Oregon's Rogue River Trail, the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest said on social media. The trail is 40 miles long and stretches between Grave Creek and Big Bend. It typically takes four or five days to hike the 40 miles, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The man and his friend, who were not identified by officials, began the hike on July...
Josephine County Commissioner Dan DeYoung resigns
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Josephine County Commissioner Dan DeYoung has announced his resignation effective today. Here is the text of the official Josephine County News Release:. A statement from the desk of Josephine County Commissioner Dan DeYoung. “After much reflection and heartfelt discussions with my family, I have come...
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