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Board of Commissioners Postponed Grant and BOLI Decisions during Workshop
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The Josephine County Board of Commissioners made quick work of their agenda during the County Administration Workshop this morning. With Commissioner Chris Barnett being excused, Commissioner Andreas Blech asked to have the BOLI decision moved to next week. The District Attorney presented the Victims of Crime Act Grant and CFA Grant renewal requests to help support crime victim self-sufficiency. The board moved the decision to this week's Business Session. The commissioners approved an invoice from both the Clerk and Facilities Departments, as well as the Recreation Departments out-of-state travel request. The Public Works and Forestry Department's vehicle purchase requests were approved, and the board moved 2-0 to sign the United States Forest Service agreement to extend the contract negotiation window. Motions to approve the Information Technology Department invoices for a Geographic Information System Service Software Renewal and Managed Data Detection and Response Software Renewal passed.
Posted on 11/3/25 10:32AM by Alex Bauer
 

JoCo Sheriff's Office Apprehended Shoplifter after Stealing Food and Propane
A Hidden Valley Market shoplifter was apprehended by Josephine County Sheriff's deputies Sunday afternoon.

At 1:12 p.m., the Sheriff's Office was alerted to a suspect stealing food items and propane from the 7200 Williams Highway store. After pushing past employees, the suspect left in a red vehicle.

Deputies tracked down and took the suspect, Apolonio Mendez, into custody. He was lodged in the Josephine County Jail for Third Degree Robbery and Third Degree Theft.
Posted on 11/3/25 5:37AM by Alex Bauer