ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – A warrant for an arrest leads Jackson County Sheriff Deputies to a suspected drug house. On Sunday around 3:30 a.m. deputies responded to the 2800 block of East Evans Creek Road in Rogue River on an arrest warrant. Through a window, they spotted what appeared to be a marijuana processing operation. … Continue reading »
Jackson County Home Sales Rise
MEDFORD, Ore. – There is good news for many Southern Oregon homeowners: existing home sales in Jackson County jumped 21-and-a-half percent during the most recent quarter. Looking at June 1 through August 31, Jackson County’s median price increased to $169,000; that’s up $14,000 from the same time frame last year. The number of existing homes sold … Continue reading »
Marine Patrol is Ready for Labor Day
LOST CREEK LAKE, Ore. — Saturday Lost Creek Lake had blue skies, visitors enjoying the lake and a sheriff’s deputy making sure everyone was safe. “We’re just out here for safety and most the time it’s just people coming out with their families and having a good time. We are in full support of that, … Continue reading »
Petition To Make Jackson Co. ‘GMO-Free’
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Jackson County organization is hoping to have a ban of genetically modified organisms on the ballot in 2013. GMO-Free Jackson County initially hoped to have the necessary signatures on a petition turned in today and have measure on the ballot this November. However, a hang up in the courts caused a … Continue reading »
Lightning Strikes Hit Jackson County
By Sharon Ko MEDFORD, Ore. — Dozens of lightning strikes hitting Jackson County has officials looking closely at the forest floors. Fire officials fear those lightning strikes are silently waiting to possibly smother into aggressive fires. The Oregon Department of Forestry says lightning struck Jackson County about 23 times. As of now, officials have not … Continue reading »
Siskiyou County Contacted For Pot Documentary
By Yessenia Anderson SISKIYOU COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson and Siskiyou County have been chosen to be featured in a Discovery Channel documentary. The piece highlights the eradication of marijuana in these areas. Siskiyou County’s focus will be in the drug cartels involvement. Sheriff officials said county board members will look over the documentary contract Tuesday … Continue reading »
ACCESS ‘Plant a Row’ Campaign
By Danielle Craig MEDFORD, Ore. — Your green thumb could help put fresh meals on the tables of families in need; it’s part of the “Plant A Row” campaign. ACCESS is asking gardeners to designate a row or even just a plant to donate. The fresh produce will then go to access food share. Last … Continue reading »
Summer Roadwork In Jackson County
By Ron Brown NEAR CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Jackson County has two projects going on that should make roads safer. After years of planning, work is finally underway on a project to straighten a series of curves on Blackwell Road, north of Central Point. Often known as dead man’s curve, the new alignment should make … Continue reading »
Jackson County Expo Prepares for the Rodeo
By Danielle Craig CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Hundreds of cowboys and girls are headed to central point for the Jackson County Expo’s second largest event of the year. The Wild Rogue Pro-Rodeo kicks off Thursday night, but it’s been a year in the making. Before the arena fills with cowboys and girls, it’s a race … Continue reading »
Dunn House Receives Window Improvements
MEDFORD, Ore. — A Jackson County non-profit is getting help from its Rogue Valley neighbors. State of the art windows are replacing old windows and storm screens at the Dunn House. The Dunn House is a short-term emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and their children. The double pane windows will help keep the heat … Continue reading »
