Fall Season's Greetings

BY WILL SOUTHWOOD
September 2, 2008
The North Medford volleyball team opens its season with a three-game victory over host Eagle Point.
The South Medford soccer squad blasts Thurston, 7-0.
The Crater football team has lost standout running back D.J. Pree for the season. Pree tore his ACL Friday at Wilsonville.
The North Medford football team is ready for its season opener against Reynolds.

Local News

Appeals Court blocks release order
DHS asked the state to provide bail for a child-rape suspect.

Oregon gasoline prices trend upward
The average price in Medford/Ashland is $1.91 a gallon.

merkley-web.jpg Oregon's Merkley sworn in as US senator
He says Congress should have an economic stimulus package at Obama's desk by the middle of next month.

gaza-web.jpg Egypt and France propose plan to end Gaza conflict
Nearly 600 Palestinians have been killed during the 11-day offensive.

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The Medford School District averages one nurse per 6,000 students.