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Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce supports the Josephine Community Library, urging fair lease negotiations following protests against the Commissioners' decision to terminate its lease.  KOBI-TV
  • The Southern Oregon chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is dedicated to providing beds to children in need, improving their well-being by ensuring they have a comfortable place to sleep.  The Grants Pass Tribune

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A fire at an unhoused campground in Grants Pass injured a woman in her fifties, with community efforts preventing the fire from spreading.  KOBI-TV

CULTURE NEWS

  • Jen Ambrose, a talented musician from Southern Oregon, integrates the spirit of the region into her soulful music, deeply connecting with audiences and supporting the local music community.  The Grants Pass Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A dispute on social media between former Josephine County Commissioner, Herman Baertschiger, and a resident, Deb Berg, over a zoning issue demonstrates the challenges social media poses to public discussions, emphasizing the need for professionalism and face-to-face discourse.  The Grants Pass Tribune
  • Andreas Blech was appointed to a vacant Josephine County commissioner position after Jon West lost a recall election.  KDRV

HEALTH NEWS

  • Residents of Southern Oregon are using routines, light therapy, social connections, and healthy diets to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder during the region's sunless winter months.  The Grants Pass Tribune

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Community Book Swap Event

    A free event inviting community members to exchange books of any genre, promoting reading and sharing among participants.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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