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“MILE 7”: A New Horror Film in Southern Oregon!

MILE 7 is a gritty psychological survival horror short film inspired by true events, written and developed by actor and filmmaker Sean Zerbe, with plans to shoot in Southern Oregon. The story follows an experienced hiker whose peaceful overnight adventure spirals into a terrifying fight for survival when disturbing warnings...

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Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead on new release

If Don Was retired today, his contributions to music would already put him in a pretty exclusive league. In the 1980s, he co-founded the band Was (Not Was). He’s won six Grammy Awards and produced albums for the Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, John Mayer and Willie Nelson, among many others. He’s been at the helm of Blue Note Records since 2011, is an accomplished documentary filmmaker, and in 2018 joined Bob Weir’s band Wolf Bros. The group toured the Grateful Dead and Bob Weir songbook until earlier this year, when Weir passed away.

Medford, OR · 2d

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3rd annual Women Who Rock Southern Oregon takes place Nov. 7

MEDFORD, Ore. - Southern Oregon Women Who Rock is hosting its third annual fundraiser to support local breast cancer survivors and help provide free early cancer screenings. The event is being held at the Medford F.O.E located at 2000 Table Rock Road. Doors open at noon, with bands starting at 1 p.m.

Medford, OR · 1d

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Jackson County Library Services names Kristin Anderson assistant director of public services

Anderson will support public-facing services across all 15 JCLS branches and help guide systemwide initiatives. Kristin Anderson, a longtime library leader with nearly a decade of service at Jackson County Library Services (JCLS), has been appointed assistant director of public services. In her new role, Anderson will provide leadership and support for public-facing library services across all 15 JCLS branches and help guide systemwide initiatives that serve communities throughout Jackson County.

Jackson County, OR · 2d

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Again? You can’t be serious: Ashland Sarcasm Festival to return with more comedy, creative workshops and a healthy disregard for convention

Three-day event Dec. 4-6 brings national stand-up performers, musical comedy, drag, improv and a few opportunities to learn how to be funny. Apparently, one year of sarcasm wasn’t enough for Ashland. The Ashland Sarcasm Festival returns Dec. 4-6 with an expanded lineup of stand-up comedians, musical comedy, improv, drag...

Ashland, OR · 4d

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Ashland author Max Doty gives the haunted-house story a disturbing twist

Imagine a house that eats everything inside it — furniture, possessions, even dead bodies. Then imagine everyone outside the house forgetting those things ever existed. That’s the premise of “The House That Eats the Dead,” a new horror novel by Ashland author Max Doty. Known to online readers as “Scary Max” for his work on Reddit’s NoSleep forum, Doty is making his traditional publishing debut with the novel. He’ll discuss the book Aug. 18 at Bloomsbury Books in Ashland.

Ashland, OR · 5d

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Pass Creek Covered Bridge in Drain Added to National Register of Historic Places

DRAIN, Ore. - A piece of Douglas County history has received national recognition. The Pass Creek Covered Bridge in Drain has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places, joining a list of properties recognized for their historical significance. The National Park Service approved the bridge's nomination in...

Drain, OR · 5d

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Children’s Halloween Celebration to parade down Main Street Saturday afternoon

Groups like the Rogue Samba Band, The Witches, and the Ashland Middle School Band will perform during the celebration at the Plaza. Before trick-or-treaters hit the streets, Ashland’s Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Children’s Halloween Celebration and Parade. Kids and parents can gather at Gresham and East Main Street at 3:45 p.m. to start the festive procession which will be led by the Ashland Middle School Band.

Ashland, OR · 7d

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Youth ski racing opportunities being expanded at Mt. Ashland Ski Area

Youth interested in competitive alpine skiing will have two new ski racing programs to consider for the 2026-27 ski season. The Mt. Ashland Association (MAA) and the Southern Oregon Ski Education Foundation (SOSEF) are “working to ensure that young athletes throughout Southern Oregon continue to have opportunities to develop their skiing abilities, build confidence, and participate in alpine ski racing at Mt. Ashland,” according to a news release.

Ashland, OR · 6d

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You Won’t Believe This Dreamy Oregon Town Isn’t Actually A Hallmark Movie Set

If someone described Jacksonville, Oregon to you without showing you a picture, you’d probably assume they were making it up. A perfectly preserved gold rush town, surrounded by wine country and pine-covered hills, that hosts world-class music festivals every summer under the stars? That’s not a real place. That’s a screenplay.

Jacksonville, OR · 8d

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Teal Pumpkin Project to bring inclusivity to Halloween

MEDFORD, Ore.–While many local families are carving pumpkins this week, some are painting their pumpkins teal. The Teal Pumpkin Project is hoping to raise awareness for the thousands of trick-or-treaters with food allergies and other medical or dietary restrictions. The worldwide movement was started years ago by the non-profit...

Medford, OR · 8d

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Epic Era: Rock n’ Roll Unhinged Concert returns to the Rogue Valley

ASHLAND, Ore – The 2026 Epic Era: Rock ’n’ Roll Unhinged concert returns in November for another unforgettable night of classic rock. Rock out to the greatest hits of the 80s for 2 hours in one unforgettable night for a good cause. One night only concert benefits Community Works. Stopping by the Sunrise Studio is Band founder Travis Snyder, who has been involved with Community Works for years. Snyder encourages everyone to dress up in their favorite 80s attire and come prepared to have a lot of fun.

Ashland, OR · 9d

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Meet the preschool teacher who started Ashland’s Halloween parade

Ashland’s Children’s Halloween Parade began with a preschool teacher who wanted children to have a celebration of their own. Decades later, some of those early participants return with their children. Founder Jill Rothman said she organized the first march while working as head teacher at Gresham Preschool. She...

Ashland, OR · 9d

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Kids Unlimited Academy hosts annual Trunk or Treat

Medford, Ore. – Kids Unlimited Academy kicked off Halloween festivities with a trunk-or-treat today. The event brought together students, staff, parents and community members, including the Medford Police Department and Costco. The trunk-or-treat has been a festive staple at KUA for about 10 years. Kindergarten through fifth grade students...

Medford, OR · 7d

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Grants Pass Photo Contest Puts Southern Oregon Water in Focus

Southern Oregon photographers have until December 31 to submit images for Grants Pass’ annual Water Quality Report photo contest, which offers cash prizes and an opportunity for winning work to appear in city publications. The competition includes categories for kindergarten through 12th grade students, amateur photographers and professionals. Under...

Grants Pass, OR · 9d

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Negherbon to close book on career after 28 years

After 28 years, hundreds of students, and tens of thousands of books checked out, Wanita Negherbon, our librarian at Days Creek Charter School has decided to retire at the end of the first semester of the 2026-27 school year. “I am ready to move on to a new chapter of...

Days Creek, OR · 9d

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Teal Pumpkin Project to Bring Inclusivity to Halloween

MEDFORD, Ore.–While many local families are carving pumpkins this week, some are painting their pumpkins teal. The Teal Pumpkin Project is hoping to raise awareness for the thousands of trick-or-treaters with food allergies and other medical or dietary restrictions. The worldwide movement was started years ago by the non-profit...

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NBC5 Halloween Special: A Haunting at the Chateau & Caves Pt. 1

CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – Anyone that finds themselves around Cave Junction in Josephine County has surely heard of the Oregon Caves and Chateau. What might not be so widespread knowledge are the paranormal allegations attached to the on-site Chateau lodge. For the first part of this Halloween Special, NBC5 is diving deeper into the history of the iconic building.

Josephine County, OR · 10d

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Central Point to show Ghostbusters in the cemetery Oct. 30th

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – If you go to the cemetery in Central Point on Halloween Eve, you can see ghosts. Well, Ghostbusters. Central Point Parks and Rec is bringing back Movies in the Cemetery with a showing of “Ghostbusters” on Friday, October 30th. Grab your lawn chairs and snacks and get ready for a showing among the headstones.

Central Point, OR · 10d

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