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Top seeds fall as cool weather greets 97th SOGC match play
MEDFORD, Ore. – The transition into match play at the 97th annual Southern Oregon Golf Championships delivered immediate drama with opening-round upsets in the men’s bracket. Number 32 seed Jack Tieman defeated top-seeded medalist Connor Calahan in the Men’s Championship Region 1, reshaping the tournament field at Rogue Valley Country Club. Following steady rain earlier in the week, players faced a chilly start early Friday morning as the next round of matches teed off.
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Soggy day of qualifying concludes as 97th SOGC prepares match play
MEDFORD, Ore. – Qualifying concluded today for the 97th annual Southern Oregon Golf Championships at Rogue Valley Country Club, as out-of-town contenders and the women’s field completed their rounds in a cool rain. Golfers navigated slick fairways and unexpectedly fast greens as match-play brackets were finalized. For competitors...
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Haines & Friends to hold creative awardees celebration in Ashland on Friday
Event highlighting grantees and their work to take place Sept. 4. Over 25 artists and art organizations will receive a financial boost from The Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program to further their creative endeavors. The Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program will hold a celebration for the...
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15-time champion Kevin Klabunde chases history at 97th SOGC
MEDFORD, Ore. – As qualifying rounds continued for the 97th annual Southern Oregon Golf Championships at Rogue Valley Country Club, familiar faces returned to the fairways for what local golf icon Kevin Klabunde calls “old home week.” Klabunde, who shares the all-time tournament record of 15 championship titles with George Mack, joined hundreds of amateur competitors preparing for match play in the nation’s largest single-course event. For Klabunde, who has competed in the event for over 30 years, the week-long championship represents more than just a competition it is an annual tradition of renewing friendships with golfers arriving from miles around.
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Oregon Tech freshman Ewell earns City Championships title
Beyrouty reclaims Rogue Valley Stroke Play Championships women’s crown at Centennial GC. Eastyn Ewell couldn’t have asked for a better start to his second and final round Sunday at the Rogue Valley Stroke Play Championships, but that didn’t mean the Utah native had it in the bag at Centennial Golf Club in Medford.
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Medford, Ashland libraries adjust to being closed on Sundays
Library board could revisit hours in 2027, though financial strain remains a burden, interim executive director says. After the Jackson County Library District’s board approved its 2026-27 budget that called for reducing operating hours and staffing cuts, patrons and staff have been acclimating to the new hours of operation.
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Medford’s historic Holly Theatre bringing movies back to the big screen
MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford’s historic Holly Theatre is returning to its roots and bringing back classic movie screenings. The Holly Theatre is currently in its summer and early fall season, featuring a lineup of comedians, musicians and theatrical performances. When it opened in 1930, it was mostly used to screen first-run movies.
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Ethos Academy Displays Sculpture in Phoenix
PHOENIX, Ore. — A community organization in Phoenix is displaying work from an award-winning Japanese sculptor. “Peace at the End” by Wataru Sugiyama was purchased by Ethos Academy, a leadership training organization that also supports veterans. The sculpture is different from his typical work and more conceptual, depicting stages of a wounded warrior finding peace. He says this peace is meant to evoke a sense of common humanity among people.
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97th Southern Oregon Golf Championships tee off at RVCC
MEDFORD, Ore. – Rogue Valley Country Club kicked off the 97th annual Southern Oregon Golf Championships today, bringing together a full field of 416 amateur golfers for the nation’s largest single-course match-play tournament. Running through Sept. 7, the historic event features competitors facing off across eight age divisions, ranging from open men to super senior women. The tournament draws participants from across the country and around the world.
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Oregon Honey and Mead Festival
MEDFORD, Ore. – This weekend is the Oregon Honey & Mead Festival. The buzzy event is happening Saturday at Medford’s EdenVale Winery from noon to 5:30 p.m. There will be honey tastings and mead samples, of course, but you can also learn about pollinator health, native plants, beekeeping and more. The festival will feature live music, educational presentations and speakers, including Oregon State University pollinator-health expert Dr. Andony Melathopoulos.
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Medford, Ashland libraries adjust to being closed on Sundays
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Library board could revisit hours in 2027, though financial strain remains a burden, interim executive director says. After the Jackson County Library District’s board approved its 2026-27 budget that called for reducing operating hours and staffing cuts, patrons and staff have been acclimating to the new hours of operation.
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The 2nd annual BASE Comedy Jam returns to the Holly Theatre
MEDFORD, Ore — Southern Oregon’s comedy scene takes another leap forward as the 2nd annual B.A.S.E Comedy Jam returns to the historic Holly Theatre. Stopping by the Sunrise Studio is comedian Carl Lee, DJ Gemineye, and the Vice President of B.A.S.E, Kym McKandes. Lee gives some advice to those trying to start in the comedy scene within the Rogue Valley, and McKandes mentions how this year’s comedy jam will be a throwback to the 90’s.
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‘The Hole Story’ digs into Mount Shasta’s deepest myths and mysteries
In 2009, U.S. Forest Service workers marking trees on Mount Shasta discovered an unusual scene: a large pile of dirt, tools, a makeshift pulley system and a hand-dug hole descending about 60 feet into the ground. The discovery launched a Forest Service investigation and years of speculation about who dug...
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Moon Mountain String Band to Close Myrtle Creek’s Music in the Park Tonight
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. - Myrtle Creek’s Music in the Park will wrap up its 39th season Thursday night with bluegrass, newgrass and a chance for concertgoers to get a little closer to the instruments behind the music. Moon Mountain String Band & Instrument Petting Zoo will take the stage...
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Genre-bending ‘Yellow Face’ blends comedy, identity and history at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Opening weekend of “Yellow Face” at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival felt like exactly the kind of theatrical gathering Ashland does best: a full house, a lively crowd and a play that gives audiences plenty to laugh about while simultaneously asking them to examine what they are laughing at.
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Hallmark Is Looking for America’s Merriest Christmas Town—See the 25 Finalists
Hallmark put out the call for the Merriest Christmas Towns, and now you can vote to help pick the winner!. Earlier this summer, the network put out the call for nominations looking for towns that showcase the Hallmark holiday spirit. Fans were invited to nominate their town and share photos, videos, and information about the location's traditions and celebrations. Now, the list is down to 25. Go to the Merriest Christmas Town Contest website to check out all the nominees and vote for your favorite.
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The Oregon Cabaret Theatre announces five-show 2027 Season
Five productions to fill out the 2027 lineup, including a Sherlock Holmes mystery, three musicals and a holiday radio-play adaptation. A season of “misfits and miracles” is the theme for the Oregon Cabaret Theatre’s 2027 season. Five offerings are planned for next year, ranging from revivals of...