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 »
Crews Clean Up Hazardous Leak
TALENT, Ore. — Crews evacuated a Talent rest area after a truck driver reported a hazardous material spill. Just before 11 a.m. on Sunday, Fire District 5 and Medford Fire crews responded to milepost 22 along I-5. The driver reported about a half of a cup of formaldehyde leaked from the vehicle. Sun Crest Rest … Continue reading »
Students Wash Cars for Sparrow
MEDFORD, Ore. — McGloughlin Middle School students are raising money for their Sparrow. Brandi Moore has been struggling with Lupus over the past year. Her friends at school have been raising money to pay back a local bank that donated about $2,500 for her medical services. “Brandi is my friend and I just want to … Continue reading »
Police Search Grass Fire Field
MEDFORD, Ore. — Just before 10 p.m. Saturday, fire crews from Fire District 3 and Medford Fire responded to a report of a grass fire off of Vilas Road. Crews say the fire was knocked down in two minutes. Medford Police also responded and searched the area. “Looking at this area … there’s no ignition … Continue reading »
Animal Shelter Fate Tied to Tax Levy
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – This Tuesday, Josephine County voters will take their stance on the proposed public safety tax levy. Among the more unlikely services in that levy is animal control. Now the Josephine County Animal Shelter is making their case for funding, and turning to donors to help them stay on their feet. Officials … Continue reading »
Grants Pass Holds Safety Awareness Day
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Saturday was Safety Awareness Day in Grants Pass. Residents young and old came down to the Grants Pass shopping center for the town’s safety day event. Visitors climbed aboard equipment and vehicles from Grants Pass Fire and Josephine County Search and Rescue. The Caveman Kiwanis club fitted people for free bike … Continue reading »
Family Reunited After Kidnapping
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A family is now reunited after an early morning kidnapping at the 7-Eleven store on 6th Street in Grants Pass. Just after 8 a.m. Saturday, a resident reported his vehicle had been stolen while his two small children, ages 8 and 3, were sitting in it. Officers located the children on … Continue reading »
Police Arrest Assault Suspect
MEDFORD, Ore. — Police officers responded to a report of an assault around 4:45 p.m. Friday at a hotel on South Riverside in Medford. Medford Police officers say a female victim suffering from “extensive injuries” escaped a room where she was being held against her will and asked hotel employees to call 911. Police say … Continue reading »
