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Sara Jane Wiltermood
Grants pass city Council ward 3: Curt Collins
RVM: What inspired you to run for this position? CC: I have long been interested in municipal governance. I have spent much of the summers of my youth here and decided to move here in 1986. The area has been good to me. Much of my personal successes were a
Grants Pass City Council candidate: Joel King
RVM: What inspired you to run for this position? JK: I have a desire to give back to my community and believe everyone should add value, whether in the private or public sector, to each others’ lives. RVM: What unique skill are you bringing to this position? JK: I am
Sheriff of Josephine County candidate: Dave Daniel
RVM: What inspired you to run for this position? DD: In 2012, Josephine County hit a fiscal cliff. I was working for the Grants Pass Police Department at the time and the impact on law enforcement’s ability to do our jobs was significant. It was at that time I had

Josephine County Sheriff candidate: Jonathan Knapp
RVM: What inspired you to run for this position? JK: As a resident of Josephine County, I am disappointed in the services we are currently receiving and the constant request for additional funds, I feel I can resolve those issues. I have a passion for service and a unique law

Coming to a Porch Near You: Grants Pass Porchfest Swings into Three Years
These days, modern-day porch entertainment most likely consists of a Bluetooth speaker and streamed playlists; often a private party, albeit on public display. But part rock-n-roll and part Norman Rockwell, Porchfest Grants Pass is a public party playing out on private porches. “It is a reason for people to get
It’s All Just Drama, Right? Audio Dramas Take the Stage at Camelot Theatre
News flash: not all drama is the same. Camelot Theatre in Talent is embracing the drama of dialogue—complete with music and sound effects—in their audio drama series. The next installment is War of the Worlds, running July 23 – 25. And, while the whole series will be aired on Jefferson

CANCELLED: “All the World’s A Stage”: Barnstormers Theatre Performs A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Reinhart Volunteer Park
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Photo Credit: Jonas Stewart Photo Caption: The Fairies, featuring, L to R: Emma Parrish, Emily Burford, Samantha Vickoren, Lindsey Vickoren William Shakespeare’s iconic phrase from his comedy As You Like It sums up the picturesque setting for Barnstormers Theatre’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream,

Tunnel Time Hiking: Trails with Tunnels
Tumbling down the rabbit hole with Alice or observing our nation’s fascinating train history, tunnels have an undeniable intriguing allure. Whether seeking a historical hike or simply a new trail to try, these hikes that include tunnels will not disappoint. Of course, use caution around tunnels, as trains are still

AIFF: Stalking Chernobyl
Stalking Chernobyl: Exploration After Apocalypse (Available April 28-29) Chernobyl, Ukraine, was a town that was expected to last for millennia, especially due to the nuclear power station installed there in 1977 by the Soviet Union. The nearby town of Pripyat, Ukraine, was supported by the station, and the people of

AIFF: Bug Farm
Bug Farm (14 minutes, Available April 15) Opening with the soothing tones of the harp, Bug Farm’s soundtrack quickly clashes into the sounds of crickets calling and various bugs skittering. Director Lydia Cornett says in her Director’s Statement that she hopes “Bug Farm offers a deeper look at the disparate