The Night Before Friday

BY WILL SOUTHWOOD
September 4, 2008
The ninth-ranked Grants Pass football team is ready to make a statement up at Centennial Friday.
The third-ranked South Medford football squad is bracing for a mighty challenge from Evergreen, Washington.
The North Medford volleyball team sweeps Crater.
The Ashland boys' soccer team edges Grants Pass, 5-3.

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.

NW Ore. to get another hosing from Pacific storm
It could see several inches of rain.

U of O pulls recognition of fraternity
It was cited for excessive breaking of conduct rules, most involving alcohol.

Judge reinstates Islamic group's wiretapping suit
The now-defunct Al-Haramain was based in Ashland.