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Local galleries react to Jackson County closure of Ashland’s Gambrel Gallery
‘The Annex’ next door remains open, but gallery at couple’s home was found to be out of compliance with property zoning. The Gambrel Gallery on East Main Street in Ashland closed in late June after Jackson County found it in violation of land use regulations. The gallery, which...
Schofield gets judge disqualified from her 44-count drug diversion assault case
MEDFORD & PORTLAND, Ore. -- A former Medford nurse accused of 44 counts of assaulting hospital patients is meeting with her lawyers this week, and they are making changes to her case today. Jackson County Circuit Court today granted a motion by Schofield through her Portland attorney Kristen Winemiller, who...
Employment increases in Jackson and Josephine counties
OREGON – Jackson County and Josephine County saw employment increases last month. Both counties’ highest career increase was in leisure and hospitality. It accounted for 82% of Jackson County’s new jobs and 52% of Josephine County’s. Another sector on the incline for both counties was private...
Mouse in the House! CEC Coming to Oregon
Chuck E. Cheese is expected to open a location in South Medford, Ore., this fall, according to KOBI. Construction should be complete by late September or early October on the building, which is located in the area’s WinCo shopping center. Visitors can anticipate an opening in time for their Halloween Boo-Tacular Celebration.
Local postal union to rally in downtown Medford next week
MEDFORD, Ore. – Next week, the Southern Oregon Local American Postal Workers Union will rally with the hopes of reverting a decision that it believes could impact November’s election. The United States Postal Service consolidated mail sorting processes in southern Oregon with Portland’s to cut expenditures earlier this...
Oregon: Medford casino project awaiting environmental impact statement
Elsbeth Seymour of South Medford likes to head to the former Roxy Ann Lanes site to hunt for creatures in the game Pokemon Go. She said it’s a way to pass the time – but still wishes the area had more things to do. Story continues below. “I...
Meadowlark Comic Con’s sixth year in Medford, first time at Rogue X
MEDFORD, Ore — Meadowlark Comic Con kicks off Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the new Rogue X facility on Rossanley Drive in Medford. Organizer Dave Haworth stopped by Sunrise this morning to talk to Emily Storm about some of the highlights con-goers can expect this weekend. Meadowlark Comic...
If You Have Credit Problems After Graduating — These Are Your Options
If you’re in credit card debt when you finish school or have had other financial setbacks, you might need some help to get your credit back on track. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to repair your credit after graduation, especially if you have consistent income. Read on for the steps you need to take.
Oregon Bay Area Beautification's (OBAB) 2024 Mid-Year Presidents Report
Greetings to our wonderful volunteers, the doers in Oregon’s Bay Area. You are all tireless in spreading OBAB’s message about making and keeping our area beautiful but you also walk the walk. Thank you for keeping your grabbers handy and picking up trash as you are on your daily walks, when you are with your kids at a playground and as you run errands. Thank you for being a voice for our public spaces at City Council and various committee meetings. And thank you especially for coming out to OBAB’s 2nd Saturday Cleanups. Many hands really do make light work. ...
Greenburg Road on-ramp to northbound Highway 217 to close for a week
Starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 29, the Greenburg Road on-ramp to northbound OR 217 will close for a week until 5 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5. During this closure, Oregon Department of Transportation crews will reconfigure the ramp to ensure it connects to the new, future auxiliary lane. The auxiliary lane is expected to reduce congestion when it opens in 2025 by giving drivers more space and time to merge safely. The suggested detour route is to take the Greenburg Road on-ramp to head southbound on OR 217 and use the OR 99W interchange to return to northbound OR 217. Visit tripcheck.com to confirm any changes.
Oregon Woman Arrested In Florida For Theft At Polk County Truck Stop
A 38-year-old woman from Oregon was arrested Thursday at Love’s Travel Stop on US 27 in Davenport, Polk County, for multiple counts of theft. The suspect, Sheila Swanson, was reported by store management for allegedly committing retail theft twice within a few hours. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies located...
As calls to Measure 110 hotline dwindle, Oregon pays group $10K per call to answer
Oregon continues to pump $130,000 a month to an out-of-state nonprofit to run a Measure 110 hotline that barely rings. So far this year, the hotline has received just 73 calls from people with Measure 110 citations, translating into about $10,700 per call, the latest data from the Oregon Health Authority shows.
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