CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — A head-on crash closed Blackwell Road in Central Point Friday evening. It appears the crash caused a loss of power to some residents in that area. It happened on the 6500 block of Blackwell Road just after 9 p.m. Friday. The road was closed in both directions, starting at the Interstate … Continue reading »
Cannabis Community Rallies for Arrested
MEDFORD, Ore. — Dozens of people rallied in front of city hall to support the people who were arrested on Thursday. The Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team served eight search warrants Wednesday morning at SoNorml, Puffin’ Stuff, The Green Compass in both Medford and Gold Hill. They also served search warrants on three other residences. Police … Continue reading »
SONORML Re-Opens after Arrests
MEDFORD, Ore. — Cannabis community center SONORML is back open after being raided and seeing four of their members arrested. The raid was the result of a two year investigation. Police say SONORML and three other Jackson County businesses were illegally selling medical marijuana. It is legal for a safe access point or dispensary to … Continue reading »
Memorial Makeover in Central Point
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — More than two years ago, several gravestones at the Central Point Cemetery were vandalized. On Friday, while the gravestones still sit un-repaired, volunteers came out to help clear out brush that had overgrown the site. Volunteers said there are several veterans buried at the Central Point cemetery. More than a dozen … Continue reading »
Ashland Investing in a Sewer Robot
ASHLAND, Ore. — The city of Ashland is investing several thousands of dollars for a sewer robot. The equipment allows crew members to get into the sewer lines and check the condition of the pipes every year. City officials can control the robot and see through a camera that’s attached to it. The camera can … Continue reading »
Universities Discuss Tuition Increase
ASHLAND, Ore. — There’s still a few weeks of studying left for students at Southern Oregon University, but tuition for next school year has yet to be finalized. School officials say tuition hearings are going on in Portland and Salem and a final decision is expected in June. The eight public universities in Oregon are … Continue reading »
Deputies Discuss Boat Safety
ASHLAND, Ore. — Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies say spring 2013 is already proving to be a dangerous season on Southern Oregon waterways. There have been boat crashes on both the Rogue River and Lost Creek Lake. Lots of folks will be headed outdoors this holiday weekend, and while Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies say they want … Continue reading »
Angelina Jolie’s News Inspiring Others
MEDFORD, Ore. — Local women are taking Angelina Jolie’s recent announcement to heart. Since the star spoke publicly about her decision to have a double mastectomy, a local hospital is getting four times as many calls about genetic testing. Jolie made the decision, after tests showed she carried the BRCA I gene. That mutation gives … Continue reading »
Memorial Day Events
There are plenty of events to fill your Monday in memorial of fallen soldiers. Central Point 9 a.m. Oregon Fallen War Heroes Memorial Don Jones City Park In Central Point, Representative Greg Walden will be at the Oregon Fallen War Heroes Memorial. This ceremony starts at 9 a.m. at Don Jones City Park. Representative Greg … Continue reading »
On-Officer Cameras Document Actions
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A man is taken to the hospital after police say a man attacked him under a bridge. Police say the incident is highlighting a new tool they are testing out. Thursday around 5 p.m., several Grants Pass Department of Public Safety officers responded to Riverside Park. They say a man was … Continue reading »
