Agness News

In the last school board meeting before the end of the year, Superintendent Jeff Davis reported on a number of matters ranging from a possible budget shortfall, new legislation, and new initiatives at Southwestern Oregon Community College.

A sign on the Josephine County side of Bear Camp Road offers sound advise to motorists.

It's that time of year again when the uninformed make the mistake of trying to use Bear Camp Road as a shortcut from Galice to Agness - and it appears that GPS systems may be the culprits.

If you're contemplating a drive over the nearly 50-mile Bear Camp Coastal Route between Agness and Galice this fall or winter, forget about it.

The state of Oregon declared October 7 'Oregon Day of Culture'. As part of a week-long celebration, the Curry County Cultural Coalition met to honor 2009 grant recipients from the county and hear how Oregon Cultural Trust money is being put to use to promote the Arts.

Melissa Ellen Abbott, 22, Brookings, was found not guilty Aug. 28 of theft. Candis Marie Danielson, 23, Willow Creek,Calif., was convicted Aug.

With the Chetco River nearing an all-time low, Brookings city officials are urging residents to conserve water.

Breeana Hope LeClair of Gold Beach and Elijah Heritage were wed in a double-ring ceremony on July 25, 2009, at Singing Springs Resort in Agness.

Breeana Hope LeClair of Gold Beach and Elijah Heritage were wed in a double-ring ceremony on July 25, 2009, at Singing Springs Resort in Agness.

On July 17 and 18, approximately 60 people including the National Guard participated in the joint search and rescue training in the Agness Blossom Bar areas of Curry County.

On July 17 and 18, approximately 60 people including the National Guard participated in the joint search and rescue training in the Agness Blossom Bar areas of Curry County.

An Army National Guard helicopter lands during training in Agness for Oregon and California search and rescue members.

AGNESS Search and rescue personnel from the National Guard, four Oregon and California counties and the U.S. Forest Service will train together using military helicopters for two days this weekend in the Agness area, Sheriff John Bishop said Tuesday.

The watershed councils of the Rogue Basin announce the receipt of more than $506,000 in grants received as part of the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board's council support funding for the 2009-2011 biennium.

Kids, jet boats, and a barbeque made up the 2009 Rogue River Cleanup held last Saturday, May 30.