MEDFORD, Ore. — Thanks to the support from the community, a local non-profit has reached a million dollar fundraising goal ahead of schedule. The United Way of Jackson County announced it has raised more than one million dollars as of this week. The money goes to help dozens of programs across the Rogue Valley, which … Continue reading »
False Alarms an Issue During Burn Season
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Drive down Interstate-5 during open burn season and you’ll see the hillsides dotted with columns of smoke. Most are contained, and many are legal, but they often get called in to 911 dispatchers anyway. When that happens, firefighters are obligated to respond. Since each truck is built to handle a variety … Continue reading »
Emergency Responder Training Wraps Up
MEDFORD, Ore. — Local first responders and medical professionals are wrapping up day two of the State of Jefferson EMS Conference. The conference is a training program to practice skills and get up-to-date with the latest in emergency care. Members of Medford Fire, nurses, and EMT’s went through simulations using realistic dummies that breathe, display … Continue reading »
Cowboy Dressage Event Wraps Up
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — A three day cowboy dressage event at the Jackson County Expo in Central Point came to a close on Sunday. Western States Cowboy Dressage event organizers say western tradition and classical riding are combined to form cowboy dressage. Officials say people came from as far away as Texas to participate in … Continue reading »
Jackson County Employment Up
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — There are more people getting a paycheck in Jackson County this year than last year. For the month of December 750 more people had jobs. Most of the jobs were in retail for the holiday season but there was also an increase in health care and social assistance jobs. The State … Continue reading »
Medford Dad Arrested for Hydrocodone
MEDFORD, Ore. — This past Wednesday members of Jackson County Community Justice conducted a home check on probation client Mark Oyler, age 37. Oyler lived in the 2000 block of Campus Drive with his fourteen year old daughter. After locating evidence of drug trafficking, investigators from the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team (MADGE) … Continue reading »
Senator Hosts Town Hall Meeting
ASHLAND, Ore. — Jackson County residents had the opportunity to have their number called and ask Senator Ron Wyden a question or make a suggestion or comment on what they would like to see happen this year in Washington D.C. “There was many students in the audience that had really pressing questions and I think … Continue reading »
School Delays and Closures
Canceled: Central Point School District Medford School District Ashland School District Eagle Point School District Phoenix/Talent School District Three Rivers School District Butte Falls School District Glendale School District Rogue River Elementary School Rogue River Junior/Senior High School Sunny Wolf Charter School New Hope Christian School St. Mary’s School Sacred Heart Catholic School Sacred Heart … Continue reading »
Jackson County Inmate Escaped
MEDFORD, Ore. – An inmates escapes from the Jackson County Jail Monday night and is still on the run. Dozens of officers and multiple law enforcement agencies across the Rogue Valley are still searching for him. Sheriff Mike Winters said the inmate escaped from a recreation area on the top, third floor and jumped 15 … Continue reading »
Coats For Kids: Final Day To Donate
MEDFORD, Ore. – The clock is winding down to the end of the Coats For Kids Campaign. There are just hours left to donate a new or gently coat to keep a local child warm this winter. Even the smallest donation from a small person can make a big difference. Coats of all sizes are … Continue reading »
