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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass native Gail Bliss returns to her hometown as Team Senior’s new spokesperson—she will guide families by highlighting local options for safe housing and in-home care while appearing at resource fairs and community concerts. Known for her historic appearance on The Voice, Bliss brings her local credibility to help seniors navigate the challenges of aging. The Grants Pass Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters strengthened the fire lines overnight by linking hose connections and making progress on mop-up operations at the 470-acre Upper Applegate fire (10% progress has been reached). Windy conditions and a chance of rain today mean that more than 250 firefighters are ready to clear hazardous trees and extinguish hotspots (improving crew safety) as they continue their work. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rogue River Public Works Director Michael Bollweg said the city is moving into the design phase of its planned million-gallon water reservoir with help from engineer Loree Pryce—he added that the move comes as his department faces ongoing challenges. Rogue River Press
- ➤ Oregon has honored Chuck Mawhinney, a Marine sniper from Lake County, by passing Senate Concurrent Resolution 28 that praises his service during Vietnam and records his achievements — lawmakers from Eagle Point and Gold Beach supported the bipartisan measure and will present a copy to his family. KDRV
- ➤ Josephine County Commissioners voted to override budget committee recommendations by adding an extra $774,000 to the Sheriff’s Office budget, which now stands at about $2.8 million. The extra funds will pay for two detectives, two patrol deputies, and a school resource officer—5% cuts were made in other departments to cover the cost. KOBI-TV
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2-5 p.m. — Walport Family Cellars — Enjoy delicious waffles while listening to a captivating string duo blend multiple music styles.
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Corvette Weekend
10 a.m. - 8:31 p.m. — Riverside Park & Josephine County Fairgrounds — RSVP required — A celebratory weekend for Corvette enthusiasts featuring a breakfast and fun activities.
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