JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — This weekend marked the end of Jackson County’s Plastic Round-Up. At two separate locations, officials gathered items that are not normally accepted in the red recycling carts. According to sponsors, residents brought in 60,000 pounds of plastics during the event last year. Sponsors said this number represents a 37.9% increase since … Continue reading »
Local Republicans Rally for Voters
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — More than 100 people gathered in Central Point Saturday for an event held by local Republicans. Jackson County Republicans say they held this event because they wanted to encourage people to vote. The “Restore America” event hosted local and out-of-area Republican candidates as speakers. This was the first event of its … Continue reading »
Cats Crowd Local Shelters
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — More than 400 cats are crowding three local shelters. This weekend those shelters are waiving the adoption fee in an effort to find those animals a home. Committed Alliance to Strays, Jackson County Animal Shelter and the Southern Oregon Humane Society are participating in the discounted weekend event for adult cats. … Continue reading »
Coats For Kids: How It Works
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Coats For Kids Campaign is just about half-way through and donations are still needed. There are just two weeks left to donate a gently used or new coat to help a local child in need. Once a coat leaves a donor’s hand, the donated coat has a long journey before it … Continue reading »
Coats For Kids Campaign Launched
MEDFORD, Ore. – The cool fall temperatures are just around the corner and just in time for NewsWatch 12, Windemere and a variety of other businesses to team up for the annual Coats For Kids campaign. The cooler temperatures are on their way and NewsWatch12 wants to make sure local children are ready for them. … Continue reading »
Coats For Kids Drop-Off Locations
If a child needs a coat, you don’t want to wait until the weather is cold to get it into their wardrobe, that’s why NewsWatch 12 is launching our annual Coats For Kids campaign now. The cooler temperatures are on the way and when they do arrive, we want to make sure our local kids … Continue reading »
Coats for Kids Kicks Off
ASHLAND, Ore. — Starting October 1st, checked out books won’t be the only thing you can drop off at the Ashland Library. This year’s annual Coats for Kids drive begins Monday and as temperatures begin to drop, it’s time to go through your closet and see if your kids have outgrown last year’s coat. There … Continue reading »
Driver Crashes Into a Crowd of Kids
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office wants your help finding the driver responsible for hitting three children on Lozier Lane and then fleeing the scene. A group of five children walked along the 500 block of Lozier Lane at approximately 11 p.m. Friday. Witnesses say the driver hit the children and kept … Continue reading »
