Jackson County sheriff's Sgt. Shawn Richards (left) takes Daren Gomez (center left), Daniel Mark (center right) and Chris Balfour of the Citizens Academy class along the Rogue River to learn about the Jackson County search and rescue team's water rescues. During the Citizens Academy class at TouVelle State Park in Central Point on Saturday, the Jackson County search and rescue team showcased various techniques used in finding people who are lost or in need of a water rescue.
By Cara Denney of the Daily Courier
TOUVELLE STATE PARK — Knowing what the Jackson County Sheriff's Office does is the No. 1 reason people give for taking part in a program known as Citizens Academy.
On Saturday, the goal was to learn about search and rescue services. Meeting at TouVelle State Park, participants got hands-on practice with drones, horses, dogs and even a boat ride on the river. Read More »
Illinois Valley's Braedan Lapora (left) tags out Bonanza's Adam Gardiner on a failed steal attempt. The Cougars swept a doubleheader from the Antlers in Cave Junction on Friday to secure a berth in the 2A/1A state playoffs later this month.
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Illinois Valley sealed a berth in the state playoffs by taking both games of a District 6 doubleheader from Bonanza on Friday in Cave Junction.
The Cougars cruised to a 10-0 win in the opener and 16-6 in the nightcap.
The top two teams in District 6 automatically earn a spot in the Class 2A/1A state playoffs. Illinois Valley (13-4, 9-2) clinched second place Friday by sweeping Bonanza (7-8, 5-5), which will end up third.
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Police responded to a report of plywood falling from a pickup truck and damaging another vehicle Saturday morning on Redwood Highway near Redwood Avenue. One man was arrested on a warrant and another man was cited for driving with a suspended license and no insurance.
The Southern Oregon bluegrass quartet, The Rosa Lees, bring their old-time music to Birds & Brews at the Deer Creek Center in Selma on May 18.
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Get a start on summer at Birds & Brews, the annual fundraiser for the Siskiyou Field Institute.
The May 18 family event, open from 1-6 p.m., is being held at the Deer Creek Center, 1241 Illinois River Road in Selma.
New this year, on-site camping the night before allows visitors to more easily join the dawn bird walk and mid-morning hike around the property.
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