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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local life will shift as the Josephine County Fair begins tomorrow with five days of carnival rides, local vendors, livestock shows and music at the fairgrounds. Organizers say country stars Rodney Atkins and Ned LeDoux will perform on July 31 and a shuttle service from Rogue Community College will help ease traffic—ensuring smooth travel for guests. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Grants Pass will host three free family-friendly movie nights in local parks this August—starting with 'Cool Runnings' at Reinhart Volunteer Park on August 8, followed by 'The Wild Robot' at Riverside Park on August 15 and 'A Minecraft Movie' at Redwood Park on August 22. City staff and sponsors like Rogue Credit Union will support the events, and families are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks. The Grants Pass Tribune
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ ODF and the Illinois Valley Fire District responded to a smoke report early Friday morning near the Illinois Valley Bridge plus discovered an unattended campfire at Forks Park in Cave Junction that had started a small vegetation fire, which firefighters quickly extinguished. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Josephine County’s interim commissioner Andreas Blech sparked controversy on July 23 when he referenced a secret 'deep state' during a WBS meeting, prompting residents to question his unchecked authority and opaque decision-making. Residents have noted his extensive control over personnel and restructured department leadership — fueling concerns about cronyism and diminished public input. The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Julian Bell from the Providence Sleep Medicine Clinic explained the different treatment options for sleep apnea in a segment that aired July 28 — he detailed how the remedies can help patients manage the condition. KOBI-TV
SHOP NEWS
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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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