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Protecting the trails: ecological thinning in Jacksonville Woodland
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – A tree thinning project along the Britt Woods trails is complete ahead of fire season – and now the public is invited to see it. Rogue Forest Partners and the Lomakatsi Restoration Project are holding a guided tour of the site on Friday, which is a part of the Jacksonville Community Wildfire Protection Project. This collaboration aims to reduce the risk of wildfire in Jacksonville and nearby areas by cutting down on potential fire fuels.
Grants Pass man upset after belongings stolen from Planet Fitness
GRANTS PASS, Ore.- A man is upset after his belongings were stolen from a Planet Fitness in Grants Pass. Nathan Pietsch says he’s been a member of the Grants Pass Planet Fitness for about four years. Towards the end of March, Pietsch says his Planet Fitness locker, along with...
Softball Game Preview: Henley on Home-Turf
Henley is 10-0 against Hidden Valley since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Henley Hornets will be playing at home against the Hidden Valley Mustangs at 12:00 p.m. Henley will be looking to keep their 19-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
32-year-old inmate dies at Josephine County Jail
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. -- A 32-year-old Brookings man died just a day after being booked into Josephine County Jail. According to the news release, Zachary Dumont was found "unresponsive" in his single cell at about 5:40 p.m. on May 3. Court records say he was booked for one charge of harassment on May 2.
Oregon Caves Chateau fundraising to complete restoration project
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – The Oregon Caves Chateau is looking to fundraise enough money to complete its restoration. It’s been closed since 2018. The chateau originally opened in 1934, but ran into issues during a project to make the hotel more accessible to meet ADA requirements. The restoration...
Semi truck almost tips, spilling diesel and halting traffic on Fruitdale
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A semi truck driving along Fruitdale Drive is causing traffic to come to a stop after it nearly tipped over while turning onto Williams Highway. The semi truck did leak some diesel fuel onto the roadway but luckily it did not spark a fire. According...
Update: Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County under a freeze warning until Wednesday morning
On Wednesday at 2:04 a.m. an updated freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 10 a.m. for Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County. The weather service describes, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees expected." "Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops,...
Supporters of Oregon Caves Chateau seek funding for restoration
The Oregon Caves National Monument draws thousands of visitors every year to tour one of just a handful of marble caves in the United States. The rustic lodge was built nearby in 1934. Its cedar bark-wrapped exterior was designed to blend in with the natural environment. According to Nicole Possert...
Pacific Power hosts wildfire safety forum to explain protection efforts
Pacific Power is hosting a wildfire safety forum today in Central Point to share key elements of its plans to mitigate the threat of wildfire. Pacific Power hosts wildfire safety forum to explain protection efforts. Pacific Power is hosting a wildfire safety forum today in Central Point to share key...
Glendale Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspect Accused of Daylight Armed Robbery
Glendale cops are turning to the community for assistance in identifying a man accused of a daylight armed robbery in the home of an unsuspecting woman. The crime took place near 59th and Oregon avenues around 9:30 a.m. on May 1, as ABC15 reported. Authorities released a chilling video of...
Annual Shine a Light for CASA Fundraiser
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Annual Shine a Light for CASA fundraiser was held at the Rogue Valley Country Club on May 10th. CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, is a non-profit organization that recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. According to Jennifer Mylenek, Executive Director for CASA of Jackson and Josephine counties, they had 266 volunteers last year that helped 61 children. Mylenek says this fundraiser is a huge help to CASA’s cause.
Jackson and Josephine counties will vote on measures to restructure county government
On a Wednesday night in Grants Pass, residents Alan and Julie Hartford pass around soda and cookies and chat during a meetup for Citizens for Responsible Government (CRG). The nonpartisan group is behind a measure on the ballot to replace Josephine County’s charter this May. Only one neighbor has shown up to the meeting at the Hartfords', but he’s interested to learn more.
Wed 9 AM | Mining company stakes multiple claims on Eight Dollar Mountain in Illinois Valley
There is a history of nickel mining in the region, and there may be a future as well. Several would-be miners and mining companies have expressed interest in different parts of the region, generally west of the I-5 corridor. Now a Canadian company, Spruce Ridge Resources, has staked 115 mining...
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