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Last Update Wednesday, February 08, 2012
 TIMOTHY BULLARD/Daily Courier
Retiring Chamber of Commerce President Jon Jordan is stepping down after leading the business group for seven years.By Linsay Cathey of the Daily Courier
After leading the Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce for seven years, Jon Jordan deserves to take pride in his accomplishments. Not only did he pull the business organization through the "Great Recession," he also worked to turn a local summer event into the largest free concert series in Southern Oregon.
"His biggest legacy is Concerts in the Park," said Steve Roe, who has been involved with the chamber for several years. "Ours is wildly successful and Jon has really been the spark plug that keeps that one going. It's gotten better each year." Read More »
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Grants Pass’ Tony Scriven shoots over Crater defender RJ Morgan during Tuesday’s Southern Oregon Hybrid game at Heater-Newman Memorial Gymnasium.By Zach Urness of the Daily Courier
 Kolton Mahr knows that part of his job during big moments is to step to the free throw line and knock down shots.
The Grants Pass High senior has a knack for converting those attempts, and that never was more obvious than Tuesday night's Southern Oregon Hybrid game between the Cavemen and Crater High at Heater-Newman Memorial Gymnasium. Read More »
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Grants Pass High School Principal Ernie Baldwin will be moving to district administration at the end of this school year. By Patti Richter of the Daily Courier
Grants Pass High School will soon have a new principal.
At the end of June, Ernie Baldwin, 56, will move out of the principal's office and into the Grants Pass district office on Dean Drive. His specific duties, which could be affected by budget considerations, have not yet been determined. Read More »
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Stand-up comedian Sinbad performs at Medford’s Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $42, $45 and $48. Call 541-779-3000 or visit; www.craterian.org. Read More »
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Follow Grants Pass Daily Courier writer Zach Urness to the most beautiful outdoor destinations in Southern Oregon and Northern California.
You'll see videos, stories and photos from his trips, along with everything you need to know about hiking, camping, rafting and fishing in
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Are you looking to buy a car, truck, SUV or RV? The Daily Courier's Dealer Bargains are a great place to start your search. Each week you can see all the best deals from dealers right here in Southern Oregon.
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Whether you're about to head out on a road trip or just want to see what the weather's like in the mountains, thedailycourier.com's Trip Check page is for you. Check out the latest pictures from Webcams throughout our region, all on one page that we've custom designed for Southern Oregonians, using Oregon Department of Transportation cameras.
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The mountains circling Grants Pass can feel like old friends that we see every day. But how much do you know about them? Ever wonder what those mountains are called, and why? The Daily Courier has compiled names and their origins, along with other information, for most of them within sight in an interactive project.
Click here to take a look at our mountains
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By Edith Decker of the Daily Courier
It's a silver anniversary for the most prestigious art event in our area, Black, White and the Blues. Read More »
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