Matt Hamb, warehouse manager for the Josephine County Food Bank, maneuvers a forklift Tuesday behind pallets of food donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The food included peanut butter, canned fruit, canned vegetables, butter, cheese and even hot chocolate. "This will help out a lot," Hamb said. "Our stocks were pretty low."
By Shaun Hall and Jeff Duewel of the Daily Courier
Two semi-trucks with trailers full of food hauled all the way from Utah arrived at the Josephine County Food Bank on Tuesday, supplementing supplies much needed for Christmas boxes.
Nearly 60,000 pounds of peanut butter, cheese, hot chocolate, pancake mix, butter, canned fruits and vegetables and even dish soap were unloaded, thanks to the generosity of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read More »
Rogue River and Illinois Valley had two players apiece selected to the first team of the annual District 4 All-Conference football awards.
Juniors Christian Moody and Sam Haag made the first team for Rogue River (3-5), while senior Sam Hess and freshman Justin Parker got the first-team nods for Illinois Valley (1-7).
Parker was a surprise choice, making the first team as a kicker despite only playing two games. Read More »
"Travelers," made of recycled plastics, is part of the "Reclaimed Creation" exhibit by nationally recognized artist Sayaka Ganz at the Grants Pass Museum of Art through Dec. 18. The museum is open Friday until 8 p.m.
By Kathleen Alaks of the Daily Courier
It's been a long time since there has been a slate of first Friday activities in Grants Pass.
But this Friday will be bustling with holiday happenings for art lovers, shoppers and gawkers alike.
• Bundle up and head to Holiday Plaza, Fifth and G streets, for the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree.
Festivities begin at 7 p.m., with Santa joining the party from the North Pole via Zoom. Read More »
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