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Retired Medford Police Officer passes away unexpectedly
MEDFORD, Ore. – Retired Medford Police Officer and Deputy Chief, Phil Eastman passed away suddenly earlier this week. Current Medford Police Chief Justin Ivens made the announcement on the department’s Facebook page Thursday. According to the statement, Eastman spent over 30 years with the Medford Police Department serving...
‘Downtown’ Dan: How community members and services help those experiencing homelessness
MEDFORD, Ore. – Dan Doty, known as “Downtown Dan,” experienced homelessness in the Rogue Valley for 32 years. But for a little more than a year, he’s been living in permanent federal housing in South Medford. Ahead of his 65th birthday in June, Doty says overcoming homelessness requires one to ask for help.
Law firm says Asante is contacting more patients, families, about infections
A Medford law firm said today a hospital involved in a criminal drug diversion investigation is notifying more former patients or their families about possible injury or death related to more cases of in-hospital infection.
Locals hope Phoodery will breathe new life into Phoenix
PHOENIX, Ore. – The Phoodery, a casual dining complex made up of five eateries and a taphouse, is set to open in Phoenix at the end of the month. Community members say the new site represents a new beginning for the city. The Phoodery has been a project five...
Medford students protest districtwide budget cuts
MEDFORD, Ore. – Nearly 200 North Medford High School students held a walk out on Thursday, protesting proposed budget cuts by the Medford School District as a result of state funding shortfalls. These budget cuts will result in some elective courses being cut and most notably remove the role...
Medford residents voice continued concerns on housing, homelessness
MEDFORD, Ore. – The City of Medford will wrap up a series of town hall meetings at Rogue X on Wednesday, May 1. This marks the second group of meetings designed to address resident concerns on homelessness, affordable housing, transportation and other topics. Last spring, the city hosted four...
Irrigation equipment explosion sparks grass fire
MEDFORD, Ore. – Firefighters responded to a residence on Stearns Way Tuesday after an irrigation pipe exploded sparking a grass fire. According to Medford Fire the explosion left a large irrigation lateral with a wheel on fire and a slow moving grass fire. Crews were able to put out...
Local music legend, retired teacher passes away at 95
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Rogue Valley has lost a legend in local music and teaching, Lynn Sjolund has passed away at the age of 95. Sjolund led the Rogue Valley Chorale as its Artistic Director for decades, from 1973 to 2013. According to the chorale’s website, he also toured Europe seven times and performed at Carnegie Hall.
Multiple southern Oregon schools awarded over $4 million in summer grant funding
MEDFORD, Ore. - Thousands of students will benefit from House Bill 4082, which sends $30 million in state funding for summer learning opportunities. The bill was signed into law on April 17 by Gov. Tina Kotek. Sen. Jeff Golden -- who represents Medford, Phoenix, Talent, Jacksonville, Ruch and the Applegate Valley -- was also a sponsor of the funding that estimates 48,000 students across Oregon will benefit from summer learning programs this year.
Residents should start planning for fire season, emergency manager says
MEDFORD, Ore. – Fire season is just around the corner, and it’s important to be prepared and start making a plan in case your home is threatened by a fire. “I think it's taking the time to, you know, have the conversation within your household,” said Aaron Ott, the Medford Emergency Manager. “What are we going to do if a wildfire comes? How are we going to evacuate? Where are we going to go? And again, making sure we have the notification streams up for that."
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