MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford made a list which doesn’t boast well for the city’s singles. There are plenty of rich resources in the Rogue Valley, but soul mates isn’t one of them. Beautiful vistas, romantic bed and breakfasts, and a well developed wine industry haven’t done much to draw in the single ladies or men. … Continue reading »
Flu Shot Offered To Children On OHP
MEDFORD, Ore.– Health officials have reported the flu season came earlier than usual this year. Flu shots have been hard to come by in the Rogue Valley, so one organization is giving away flu vaccines for free to children who other wise may not be able to get one. Community Health Center in Medford is offering … Continue reading »
Judge Sides On Medford School Complaint
MEDFORD, Ore. — An administrative judge has sided with Medford school employees in their recent complaint against the district. The complaint was filed with a labor union board claiming the contract given to employees in 2011 was unfair. The district faced a budget shortfall and asked its employees to take an 8% pay cut. The … Continue reading »
Bullet Business Booming
MEDFORD, Ore. — The second Medford guns show in less than a month wrapped Sunday up with vendors reporting big business. Guns show organizer Wes Knodel says exact numbers of people through the door this weekend won’t be in until Monday, but he projects significantly more people visited this weekend’s show than the 2,000 who … Continue reading »
Attempted Kidnapper Behind Bars
MEDFORD, Ore. — Jiu jitsu and self defense instructor Pete Loncarevich hits the mat and practiced self defense moves with his daughter Madison Sunday afternoon. Loncarevich said women take his classes for a variety of reasons but personal safety is usually a common theme. “There’s a number of reasons why they come. Sometimes to build their … Continue reading »
Habitat For Heroes House Is First In OR
MEDFORD, Ore. — Dozens were on hand Saturday morning to watch a military veteran and his family receive the keys to the first “Habitat for Heroes” house built in Oregon. “I don’t know. Scream for joy or cry for joy. It’s super exciting just knowing that my family is going to have a stable house … Continue reading »
Shelters Seeing More People Than Usual
MEDFORD, Ore. — Temperatures are expected to dip into the low 20′s Sunday night and one Medford shelter is opening it’s doors to anyone who needs a warm place to stay. Officials with the Medford Gospel Mission said they took in about a dozen men after 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. Officials said often times people … Continue reading »
Donation Awarded To Local Non-Profits
MEDFORD, Ore. — A few Rogue Valley organizations are among the 18 non-profits to which the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation donated. The Medford Salvation Army and Access each received a $10,000 donation. ACCESS will use their donated money to expand a program that provides fresh food for those in need, while the Salvation Army … Continue reading »
Movie Filmed In Medford Has Local Talent
MEDFORD, Ore. — The camera is up, the lights are on and the set is packed. That set for the film By God’s Grace is the Hearts With a Mission shelter in downtown Medford. “The story line goes right along with what we’re doing, helping kids out. So anyway I can help in that area, … Continue reading »
Weather Service Testing Simplified Alert
MEDFORD, Ore. — Winter weather watches, warnings, advisories all carry a different meaning with them but the National Weather Service is testing a new system that would clear up any confusion with the terms. Medford is one of 26 locations nation wide and one of only six in the west to test the new system. … Continue reading »
