Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Joseph Larue, a former Josephine County resident with a long criminal record, missed his July 18 court appearance in Humboldt County for felony case CR2403294 — his court-appointed attorney was absent due to medical issues — leading the judge to cancel the July 25 hearing and reschedule it for July 31 while additional charges and a habeas corpus petition remain pending. The Grants Pass Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting today, Southern Oregon faces rising heat, dry conditions, and smoky skies from wildfires out-of-state (with highs from the mid-90s to low 100s in Medford, Grants Pass, and Ashland). Travelers and locals should be cautious on I-5 and other roads as glare and wind shifts may affect visibility and congestion. The Grants Pass Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Josephine County named Dustin Calvo as its new treasurer after the Board of Commissioners appointed him at a Tuesday meeting—he had served as deputy treasurer after Mark DeYoung resigned last month. Calvo will serve the rest of the term until voters elect a new treasurer in early 2027. KOBI-TV
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Josephine County Fair 2025
5 PM – 5 PM — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Admission details not specified — Celebrate local brewing with a showcase of beer, mead, and cider at the fair.
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Rogue Gem & Geology Club at the Fair
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Various prices — Explore unique rocks and gems while enjoying club activities and raffles.
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Barnaby Jones with Fox Medicine and Summer Colds
8-11:59 p.m. — Our Studio — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of alternative music with Barnaby Jones and supporting acts Fox Medicine and Summer Colds.
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Doom Scroll Concert
8-11:30 p.m. — Our Studio — Free venue parking — Enjoy an energizing night with Doom Scroll and supporting acts RawkWater and Hard 2 Market.
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