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Woman dies in car crash after stopping to help another driver
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – A 39-year-old woman is dead after the car she was in rolled off the side of the road trapping her inside. According to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, Justine Nord was the passenger of a car that pulled over on Winona Road in Josephine County to assist another driver whose car had broken down.
Can the act of being homeless in itself be a crime?
The Supreme Court is set to rule on litigation involving a regulation that, in effect, makes being homeless illegal. Specifically, the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass involves a law that makes “camping,” i.e. sheltering, in public spaces around the town of Grants Pass, Oregon, a criminal offense. The case has reached the nation’s highest court after the Ninth Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling that blocked similar anti-camping ordinances in San Francisco.
Garen Linder Dominates Dave's Home Supply Iron Head Sprints Feature At Southern Oregon Speedway
Garen Linder Dominates Dave's Home Supply Iron Head Sprints Feature At Southern Oregon Speedway. White City, Oregon-The Dave's Home Supply Iron Head Sprints kicked off their May portion of their schedule on Friday, the 17th, with a visit to Southern Oregon Speedway. Seventeen entries would inhabit the pits for the third race of the current campaign for the tour.
Driver extricated after dump trashes at Grants Pass rock quarry
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – The driver of a dump truck was extricated after the rig crashed at the ROBCO rock quarry Wednesday afternoon. According to a Facebook post by Rural Metro Fire, the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. just across the county line on Foothill Boulevard. Crews from multiple...
RVTD finishes out bike week with group ride in Central Point
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – RVTD finished up their week-long celebration of “the unique power of the bicycle” Sunday with and event outside of Coquette Bakery in Central Point. All week long, RVTD has been celebrating Go By Bike week in conjunction with National Bike Month. The week...
The Coquille Medford casino plan moves ahead, again
It's been nearly four years since the federal government said no to the Coquille Indian Tribe, denying its request to put a casino on land that the tribe owns in South Medford. The denial did not stick, and in spite of some opposition from other regional tribes, the process has resumed.
Navigating the Challenges of Opening a New Business in Grants Pass: A Cautionary Perspective
For entrepreneurs considering opening a new restaurant, drive-through, or bar in Grants Pass, it’s important to understand the potential risks and challenges associated with venturing into the local business landscape. While the allure of launching a new venture may be enticing, the reality of navigating bureaucratic hurdles, community dynamics, and financial pressures can present significant obstacles to success.
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