The exterior of the Oregon Caves Chateau, seen here Thursday, has changed little over the past 90 years. The six-story historic hotel, restaurant and coffee shop that are just a stone's throw from the caves entrance have been closed to the public since 2018.
By Vickie Aldous of the Daily Courier
Supporters of a project to restore and reopen the shuttered chateau at the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve put out a plea for people to back the project on Thursday, but they don't have an estimated cost or timeline for the massive undertaking.
The National Park Service will not disclose the amount of a bid received for the work, said Oregon Caves Superintendent Jeremy Curtis. Read More »
North Valley's Wyatt Bell scores on a Coquille wild pitch in the fourth inning on Thursday in Merlin. The Knights swept a doubleheader from the Red Devils in dominating fashion, winning 11-1 and 11-0.
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North Valley did everything it could to keep its state playoff hopes alive, sweeping Coquille 11-1 and 11-0 in a pair of five-inning Far West League baseball games Thursday in Merlin.
North Valley (12-11, 9-9) struck for seven runs in the bottom of the fourth in the opener to break open a 2-1 game. The Knights tallied five hits in the inning, including a two-run double by Dane Kissel.
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Quilts from all over the Rogue Valley are on display at the Rogue Valley Piecemakers quilt show, today and Saturday at the Josephine County Fairgrounds.
By Kathleen Alaks of the Daily Courier
Today is National Clean Your Room Day. Get it done quickly then reward yourself with a weekend of fun. Or, just shove everything under the bed and head out right now.
PIECE OF THE ACTION. Find hundreds of handcrafted quilts, plus vendors, demonstrations, an auction and raffles at the Rogue Valley Piecemakers Quilt Show. It's open today until 4 p.m., then continues Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Josephine County Fairgrounds. Admission is $5. Read More »
In this winner by Martin Livingston, a carmine bee-eater eyes its lunch in Chobe National Park in Botswana, Africa.
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The Southern Oregon Photographic Association of Jackson County has named the winners from its monthly competition in May.
A total of 76 electronic images and 29 prints were entered by members.
In the electronic image division, traditional category, with 56 entries, Martin Livingston took first place, with a nearly perfect score of 26 points of a possible 27, for his photo, "Catching Bees."
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