Counties across Oregon that are taking part in the May 2013 Special Election need voter ballots by 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. It is too late for voters to mail in their ballots. However, ballots can be returned to any of these official drop-off sites in Jackson, Josephine, Curry, Klamath and Lake counties. JACKSON COUNTY … Continue reading »
Ballot Turn-out Low This Election
MEDFORD, Ore. — Voters only have a few hours left to drop off their ballots and cast their votes on items ranging from public safety levies to school board races. So far, elections officials say the turnout has been low, and they say they are not surprised. Jackson County elections officials say it’s a drastic … Continue reading »
Police Search for Suspected Burglar
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying an alleged suspect in a burglary. Police say, on Monday morning around 8 a.m., an unknown suspect was able to access the ACME Computers building on 16 N. Riverside by unknown means. The building is occupied by other businesses, which all have locked … Continue reading »
Medford Urban Renewal Agency to Close
MEDFORD, Ore. — After 25 years, the Medford Urban Renewal Agency, or MURA, is soon to be no more. The agency is preparing to spend its last few dollars, a proposed $10.5 million. The Downtown Commons was one of the many projects the Urban Renewal Agency helped orchestrate. Now that MURA is closing the books, another … Continue reading »
Red Cross Volunteers Return from Academy
MEDFORD, Ore. — Several Red Cross volunteers are back in Southern Oregon after learning how to respond during a disaster. From fires, to earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornados; whether they happen in Southern Oregon, or across the country, Red Cross volunteers say they need to know how to respond quickly during an emergency, in order to … Continue reading »
Teen Shooting Highlights Gun Safety
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Deputies say a teenager boy is taken safely into custody Monday afternoon after he fired shots toward homes and threatened to shoot anyone who responded. Several Jackson County Sheriff deputies responded to the 4000 block of Tioga Way around 2 p.m. Deputies called for an armored vehicle but then called it off. They said the … Continue reading »
iPhone App Leads Officers to Burglar
MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford Police responded to an early morning burglary this past Friday. When waking up, the victims noticed the sliding glass door that had been left open the previous night was then closed. Among the missing items was an iPhone, an iPad and a laptop totaling roughly $1,600. When officers arrived at the … Continue reading »
Cops and Rodders Draws Crowd
MEDFORD, Ore. — Restored police cars and classic cars from the 1930s were on display in Medford Sunday to raise money for a local charity. The funding raised at the event benefits the Downs Syndrome Association of Southern Oregon (D.S.A.S.O.). The event was free to the public. Representatives from local law enforcement agencies were in … Continue reading »
Agility Training for Medford Fire
MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford Fire is limbering up for agility training day. It’s an annual requirement for the entire force, and part of an ongoing 11-week training academy. Young firefighters and veterans were timed through the agility course, with different time requirements for different age groups. They had to climb a five story tower by … Continue reading »
Medford Mom Seeks Help for Dying Heart
MEDFORD, Ore. – A Medford family is raising awareness for a rare and potentially fatal heart condition. Jessica Szoyka was diagnosed with a serious form of Hypertrophic Cardio-Myopathy (HCM) in December. Now she and her husband are trying to get her open heart surgery that they say could save her life. Szoyka was diagnosed with … Continue reading »
