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 »
New Year’s Resolutions Boost Business
MEDFORD, Ore. — The end of the year is near and Rogue Valley residents are already making New Year’s resolutions for 2013. Medford resident Elena Garcia said she will continue her fitness goals and resolutions when the calendar flips to January. “To stay fit, healthy and to motivate myself to come to the gym and have … Continue reading »
Firefighters Urge Safety With Fireworks
MEDFORD, Ore. — New Year’s Eve means some fireworks may light up the skies in the Rogue Valley; however, safety is a big concern and firefighters urge people to use caution. “Make sure there’s an adult present when you’re letting fire works off. A lot of times they can alarm pets, try to keep pets … Continue reading »
Holiday Season Is Troubling For Some
MEDFORD, Ore. — Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and all of the holidays this time of year are supposed to be a joyous time but can be overwhelming, stressful and depressing for some. Be it the bad economy, bad memories or just troubling times, the number of Medford residents taking their own lives increases during the … Continue reading »
Event Offers Christmas Meals To Hungry
MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford resident Jennifer Wright had plenty of Christmas spirit despite falling on hard times. “I just recently lost a job so it wasn’t as eventful as we thought it was going to be,” said Wright. Wright and hundreds of others came to Kids Unlimited in Medford Christmas Day for the annual “Feed … Continue reading »
Last Minute Shoppers Boost Business
MEDFORD, Ore. — Janet Dessauer was doing some Christmas shopping with less than 24 hours to check off the final items on her list. “Toys for the grandchildren, basically,” said Dessauer who is from Las Vegas, Nevada and is visiting family in the Rogue Valley. She and hundreds of other last minute shoppers flooded parking … Continue reading »
Mobile Unit Used During DUI Saturation
GOLD HILL, Ore. — Law enforcement agencies in southern Oregon banded together to try and stop drunk drivers from getting anywhere once behind the wheel Saturday night. Oregon State Police brought in their DUI mobile processing unit for Saturday night’s saturation. The modified RV is set with all of the equipment needed to process drunk … Continue reading »
Mail Carriers Ready For Final Rush
MEDFORD, Ore. — With only days left before Christmas, mail carriers are hard at work making sure packages will be delivered in time. The delays with Interstae 5 left some delivery trucks running behind schedule and caused the United State Postal Service to make the decision to deliver packages on Sunday, something some carriers say they … Continue reading »
Mental Holds Increasing In Jackson Co.
MEDFORD, Ore. – The investigation has just started in Connecticut into why Adam Lanza gunned down all those people. Many questions stemming from this tragedy concern the gunman’s state of mind and brings up the general discussion of access to mental health. Medford Police say the people they encounter who want to hurt themselves and/or … Continue reading »
Structure Fire In Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — Around 2:30 a.m. on Monday morning, fire crews from Medford and Jacksonville responded to a first alarm fire at an apartment complex near Oak Grove Rd. and West Main St. Crews were able to confine the fire to a car port, but no estimates of the damage have been made at this … Continue reading »
