MEDFORD, Ore. — For the first time in Southern Oregon, and only the second time in the state, a training is being held to help the aging gay community with health care needs. Rogue Valley Council of Governments’ Senior and Disability Services’ is holding the training. The goal is to arm staff and other health … Continue reading »
Oklahoma Highlights School Safety
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management said that neither of the schools hit by the tornado had safe rooms. FEMA had funded safe rooms for more than 100 schools in the state but these two were not among them. It’s a situation that is among the worst a family could experience. … Continue reading »
Burglary Steals $30,000 Worth of Items
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police are investigating the burglary of a Medford home in which the intruders got away with $30,000 worth of items. Police say the burglary occurred during the day Monday at a home on Marissa Circle in east Medford. The home owners were not home at the time and police say among … Continue reading »
Grants Pass School Bond Up for Vote
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — When votes are counted in Josephine County on Election Night, School District 7 officials and patrons will be looking to see if they will be paying for school construction and repairs for another five years. A $17.5 million bond measure is proposed for construction of kindergarten classrooms at every district elementary … Continue reading »
Ballot Drop Sites Open Until 8 p.m.
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 »
Taking Flight: A Sparrow’s Wings
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Southern Oregon school got the chance to meet its Sparrow for the first time today as the students wrap up this year’s involvement in Sparrow Clubs. This year, Rogue Valley Adventist Academy completed more hours of community service than there are students. 2-year-old Mateo Lopez is getting ready for only his … Continue reading »
Buckle Up for Click It or Ticket Week!
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Law enforcement agencies across Oregon are clamping down on seat belt wearing. It’s part of a week-long, nation-wide “Click It or Ticket” campaign. In addition to ads on TV, you can expect to see more patrol cars on the streets. Those cars will be looking for people not wearing their seat … Continue reading »
It’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week!
MEDFORD, Ore. — If Monday afternoon seemed to be a good day to take the family dog for a walk to the park, keep in mind that this is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. A study released today says that Oregon is 15th in the nation in the number of insurance claims paid for dog … Continue reading »
