Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
Good morning, Grants Pass.
🎭 Culture
Grants Pass resident Roger Huffman, 83, is restoring two 1914 Fords — a Woody and a Roadster — to preserve local history; his passion for vintage vehicles shows the community how caring for the past keeps memories alive.
🎓 Education
Rogue River School Board discussed updates to supplemental educational materials because of parent concerns over a video shown in a seventh-grade social studies class last fall at Rogue River.
A new policy version may be released next month.
🌲 Environment
BLM will begin a hazardous fuels reduction project in Cathedral Hills mid-February to lower fire risk near communities, working on 240 acres through October.
A public meeting will be held on Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fruitdale Grange to share project details & maps.
🏛️ Government
Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce CEO Terry Hopkins has been nominated to join the Oregon Business & Industry Board of Directors.
The appointment, which strengthens local economic advocacy, comes as the board focuses on addressing HB 3115.
The Evans Valley Fire District received a $15,000 grant today to purchase new firefighting helmets for volunteer personnel from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation.
The funding will replace outdated gear to enhance safety.
🏈 Sports
Rogue River Jr. Sr. High player Sawyer Badley scored in the first half after driving past four St. Mary's defenders — his move stood out in a tight school game.
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