Josephine County code enforcement officials are reporting that they have identified nearly 900 illegal marijuana growing operations in the county, far fewer than previously estimated.
In a May 14 report to the county Board of Commissioners, obtained via a public records request by the Daily Courier, code enforcement supervisor Denise Montijo said there were 879 verified illegal grow sites in the county. Read More »
Eduardo Gutierrez-Sosa and Wild Derby Daze won the Southern Belle Stakes on Sunday at Grants Pass Downs. Wild Derby Daze got off to a slow start, but still won the race by four lengths.
By Ehsan Kassim of the Daily Courier
Jockey Eduardo Gutierrez-Sosa had full confidence in Wild Derby Daze.
Just two years ago, the pair combined to overcome long odds to win the Southern Belle Stakes race at the Grants Pass Downs.
So on Sunday, it did not faze Gutierrez-Sosa that he and his familiar mount had fallen behind early on in that very same race.
The duo rallied, taking the lead in the final turn to pull away and win by four lengths in 1 minute, 1.20 seconds. Read More »
Three years later and at a final cost of $27.8 million, the Grants Pass water restoration plant is just months away from finishing its largest upgrade ever. Read More »
Courtesy of The Great Race A 1918 LaFrance Speedster, which is expected to compete this year, rolls to the finish line during the 2016 race in California. This year's race begins this weekend and is stopping in Grants Pass on Wednesday evening.
Some special tourists are coming on Wednesday as drivers, navigators and crew members of The Great Race 2019 will arrive beginning about 5 p.m. at a finish line at Sixth and G streets in Grants Pass.
City officials are urging locals to come down to welcome the teams and enjoy chatting with them and admiring their antique vehicles.
The event, with a total $150,000 in prizes, will bring 150 of the most fit and fine vintage cars to town. Read More »
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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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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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.
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