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Grants Pass
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife Images is a non-profit wildlife conservation and rehabilitation agency in Merlin — it cares for wolves at the park and has drawn international attention; photo credit goes to Zach Galloway of Rogue River Press. Rogue River Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass Police will launch a traffic safety operation today from 8 a.m. to noon around schools and crosswalks to check for seatbelt use, speeding, and proper yielding; the effort, supported by a grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), follows concerns from residents about unsafe driving. The targeted operation aims to improve safety near school drop-off and pedestrian areas. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The Illinois Valley Fire District received nearly $97,000 from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program — the funds will buy updated NFPA compliant structural gear to improve firefighter safety in Josephine County. KOBI-TV
- ➤ The Evans Valley Fire District Board of Directors approved spending nearly $1.8 million in grant funding from WRK Engineering (WRK-IMEG) for seismic upgrades at its Sept. 11 meeting. Rogue River Press
- ➤ Josephine County Commissioner Chris Barnett was awarded $100,000 in a defamation lawsuit against John Riccio—operator of a fringe news site—after Riccio failed to respond in court, and the ruling also orders 9% annual interest until the full amount is paid. Barnett said the verdict is meant to hold publishers accountable for spreading false claims. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Arizona signed a law this year that makes it a crime to lie about military service for benefits—Senator Walt Blackman sponsored the bill. Oregon still uses broad fraud rules and may consider a dedicated law to protect veteran honor in the future. The Grants Pass Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local shelter workers found Luna, a three-month-old puppy with a fractured leg near 5th and 6th Street on September 23 and rushed her to Pacific Veterinary Clinic, where she now awaits a $3,000 surgery — a critical operation to help her live a more comfortable life. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Southern Oregon residents are starting brisk morning walks this fall to improve heart health and lower blood pressure; the cool, crisp air motivates many to reduce stress and build fitness—residents are expected to continue this routine into winter. The Grants Pass Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rogue River Jr. Sr. High volleyball, led by returning coach Joe Kolkow, won its first league set against the Bruins in the Class 3A Southern Oregon Conference campaign and marked a milestone in its rebuilding season—improving on last year’s results. Rogue River Press
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Fort Vannoy Farms Haunted Corn Maze
8-10 p.m. — Fort Vannoy Farms — Timed tickets required — Experience an unforgettable night of thrills with clowns, vampires, and zombies in a thrilling haunted maze.
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Elton Dan and the Rocket Band
8-10 p.m. — Rogue Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a superb live tribute to Elton John's timeless music by superfan Elton Dan.
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