Muntz automobile owners (from left) Victor Munsen, Earl Whitney and Wayne Wenger are proud to show off their 1951 to 1953 Muntz Jets at Riverside Inn.
By Jason McMillen of the Daily Courier
The Muntz Jet is old, it's rare, and it was the brainchild of a historical figure who was about as kooky as the car itself.
Welcome to Muntz Mania, a semi-annual car meet that has alighted in Grants Pass this weekend, starting with a stopoff at the Riverside Inn on Thursday.
"I've never heard of this car before," said Susan Reddoor, a guest at the hotel from Eugene who stumbled across the small meet in the parking lot. "I think they're gorgeous — I love the purple one." Read More »
Jim Craig (left) and his granddaughter Kodye Craig stand next to Storm On the River, one of six horses Jim Craig brought to Grants Pass Downs for the racing season.
By Ben Maki of the Daily Courier
Jim Craig has an addiction.
For him, he just can't get away from racing horses.
The Yakima, Washington native got into the business in the 1970s with his brother, and after some early success, was hooked.
He's been doing it ever since as a trainer and an owner. Read More »
The Lion (Caitlyn Gratius) meets the group in the forest and tries to scare (from left) Tingirl (Abigail Crume), Scarecrow (Julius Pratt), Toto (Chel Miller) and Dorothy (Jack Perkins), but soon becomes friends in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
By Kathleen Alaks of the Daily Courier
This first weekend of summer, get out and have some fun.
BRING YOUR APPETITE. Local food and beverage vendors will have a variety of samples to sip and nibble at tonight's Taste of Illinois Valley.
This food-and-wine festival is hosted by the Boys & Girls Club to benefit and support youth in the Illinois Valley.
It starts at 6 p.m. at Rockin'R Ranch in O'Brien. Tickets are $35. Read More »
LINDSEY RALLO Celtic harpists Aryeh Frankfurter, left and Lisa Lynne play a mix of traditional and original music. They're performing in Grants Pass on Thursday.
By Kathleen Alaks of the Daily Courier
The multi-instrumental duo of Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter will close out the Storytellers Music Series at Barnstormers Theatre on Thursday.
Their 7:30 p.m. concert will feature an eclectic blend of music and tales from their adventures as modern day troubadours.
"It's a gripping and humorous tale of love that we tell all about in the show," Lynne told the Daily Courier in a 2017 interview before their first-ever Grants Pass concert at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Read More »
Whether you're about to head out on a road trip or just want to see what the weather's like in the mountains, thedailycourier.com's Trip Check page is for you. Check out the latest pictures from Webcams throughout our region, all on one page that we've custom designed for Southern Oregonians, using Oregon Department of Transportation cameras.
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Are you looking to buy a car, truck, SUV or RV? The Daily Courier's Dealer Bargains are a great place to start your search. Each week you can see all the best deals from dealers right here in Southern Oregon.
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The mountains circling Grants Pass can feel like old friends that we see every day. But how much do you know about them? Ever wonder what those mountains are called, and why? The Daily Courier has compiled names and their origins, along with other information, for most of them within sight in an interactive project.
Click here to take a look at our mountains
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