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Car accident closes E. 8th St. & S. Central Ave.
MEDFORD, Ore. —A car accident has closed down the intersection of East 8th Street and South-Central Avenue in Medford Monday night. According to Medford Fire Department Fire Chief Eric Thompson says the car accident involved a pedestrian. Medford police say no other details are available at this time. Stay...
Jackson County unites to honor fallen officers
MEDFORD, Ore. - Members of the local community gathered at the August D. Singler Plaza to pay tribute to fallen officers during the annual memorial event held as part of National Police Week. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and Medford Police Department held the event at 10 a.m. to give...
Rogue River Police looking for bank robbery suspect
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – Officers with the Rogue River Police Department are asking for the community’s help identifying a man in connection to a bank robbery on Monday. According to the department, the suspect entered the Umpqua Bank on 121 Pine Street just after 4 p.m. He is...
Firefighters train on prescribed burn, fuels reduction in Applegate Valley
APPLEGATE VALLEY, Ore. – A series of prescribed burns are planned this week by the U.S. Forest Service and BLM, starting with one Monday in the Applegate Valley. Other groups have also joined in to learn about prescribed burn techniques. It’s all part of a plan to burn areas...
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