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Last Update Sunday, May 27th, 2018
When Bobby came to town: Sen. Robert Kennedy gave a campaign speech 50 years ago in Grants Pass

It was a Monday, just one day before a much-anticipated Oregon primary election.

It was also Frank Ducceschi's first day on the job.

On May 27, 1968, Ducceschi walked into the Daily Courier building on Seventh Street, eager to begin his new role as the newspaper's news editor. Read More »

Reader memories of RFK's '68 visit
Editor's Note: Special thanks to Joan Momsen of the Josephine County Historical Society, Wayne Morrow, Dave Moodie, the staff of the Southern Oregon Historical Society and every reader who helped add important details to today's coverage that were not reported in newspaper accounts at the time. Here are a selection of the submissions we received from readers: Read More »

Remembering the fallen: GPHS grad a casualty of storied World War I battle
On May 30, 1918, Josephine County residents observed the 50th Memorial Day — known at the time as Decoration Day, because the tradition was to place flowers on the graves of those lost in war. Read More »

Friday, May 25th, 2018
Tokay Canal shut down while crews work on Beacon sinkhole
Boatnik grand marshal has seen it all
City cancels permit for motel's fire pit one day after it was issued
Salute to our Heroes
Thursday, May 24th, 2018
Mighty Clydesdales march into town
Lincoln Meadows rejected
GP woman who shot abortion doctor now in halfway house
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018
Clydesdales will be featured attraction at 60th Boatnik
School safety a concern after bond levy failure
MURAL MAGIC: Sunny Wolf students' artwork celebrates nearby garden
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
If more volunteers don't step up, Balloon & Kite Festival will go up, up and away
Caveman Bridge work will shut down for Boatnik
City Council receptive to local gas tax
Monday, May 21st, 2018
Will the Balloon & Kite Festival go up, up and away?
Manslaughter charge filed after fatal stabbing at Ray's in Selma
Sunday, May 20th, 2018
Old-fashioned horsepower: Equines do important logging at Cathedral Hills Park
Cathedral Hills' main entrance should be avoided for now
Merlin will be considering future of its park
World War II vet receives US Navy medals in the mail
Friday, May 18th, 2018
When will slumbering Cascade giants next stir?
Daniel wants to launch marijuana task force
Dutch Bros' ALS fundraiser pulls in record $1.35 million
Thursday, May 17th, 2018
New parking lot signs leave some scratching their heads
Apple Jam promoters hope event will return in 2019
Oregon Caves superintendent caps her career
Warrant concert to be a cherry for Boatnik's 60th
Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
Voters reject GP school bond
Small business loan program gets fresh funding
Voters winnow seven-person field to two: Grants Pass mayor vs. property-rights advocate
Galli, Corey to square off for judgeship
Rough & Ready misses money deadline
ELECTION RESULTS
Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
County to decide how to spend $4 million windfall
BLM hears concerns regarding potential Provolt Seed Orchard recreational area
Primary election ballots due today
Monday, May 14th, 2018
At last check, voter turnout for Tuesday's primary at less than 20 percent
Woman arrested, accused of lighting fires in Cave Junction
Sunday, May 13th, 2018
Drink one for Dane
High timber prices help boost county revenue
Friday, May 11th, 2018
Traffic, parking fears dominate packed Lincoln Meadows forum
Some GP-area motels really do have policy against renting rooms to locals
The curtain falls on Apple Jam