The future of Josephine County Commissioner Chris Barnett (left) as a member of the Board of Commissioners is now in the hands of county voters, who are deciding on whether or not to recall Barnett in a Jan. 6 election. Commissioner Ron Smith (right) is currently clashing with Barnett over the process of replacing former Commissioner Andreas Blech, who resigned instead of proceeding to a recall election.
By Chrissy Ewald of the Daily Courier
For the second time in a little over a year, Josephine County voters are being asked to recall a county commissioner from office.
A year ago, Commissioner John West was in the spotlight. Voters who were fed up with culture-war attacks on the Josephine Community Library and the OSU Extension Service decisively ousted West from office, 62% to 37%. Read More »
Grants Pass' Zane Hill (left) tries to take down Modoc's Owen Romesha during their quarterfinal bout in the 150-pound weight class at the Grants Pass Winter Kickoff on Friday. Hill came out victorious and will compete in Saturday's semifinal round.
Daily Courier
There's being a good host. Then there's being a good host.
The Grants Pass boys sent five wrestlers through to the semifinals and grabbed the lead after the first day of the Winter Kickoff, the Cavemen's 43-team home tournament, on Friday at Heater-Newman Memorial Gymnasium.
Grants Pass' Patrick Murphy and Ryan Ounarom made the semis at 113 pounds. The Cavemen's Gavin Wise also qualified at 138, as did Michael Martin at 144. GP's Zane Hill made the final four at 150.
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Starting in January, the public can get free dental X-rays and dental hygiene screenings — all while helping Rogue Community College students gain skills.
"This program not only benefits our students by providing essential clinical experience, but also serves our community by offering high-quality, low-cost dental services," said RCC Director of Dental Programs Carmen Mons.
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The Daily Courier publishes a listing of upcoming in-person and online classes every weekend. To have a class listed, contact Kathleen Alaks, 541-474-3815 or kalaks@thedailycourier.com.
UPCOMING
DEATH CAFE, 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 30, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St.; discussion group on issues of death and dying; free; 541-450-5336. Read More »
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