Jackson County Oregon News

MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford City Council Approved Council Bill 2024-128 on Thursday, December 5, creating funds for the construction of Fire Station 15, which is currently in poor condition. Medford Fire Station 15 Awarded Fund…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A new initiative has been launched to support local businesses and encourage community engagement in downtown Medford. The Downtown Medford Association’s  Downtown Dollars Program begins on December 7 at the Winter Lights…

UPDATE: Judge Gives Dylan McLeod Life Sentence For 2021 Murder Of Aaron Stitt MEDFORD, Ore. — A verdict is expected early next week in the trial in the Jackson County Circuit Court of Dylan McLeod for his role in the murder of Aaron…

ASHLAND, Ore. — A new strategic plan to grow the Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Medford has been unveiled by the CEO, Brandon Mencini. The new strategy plan follows discussions with more than 100 community stakeholders and months…

ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland School Board may decide to cut the number of school days next year in an innovative move to curb expenditure. Superintendent Addresses Parents and Staff About Budgetary Woes Following a series of…

ASHLAND, Ore. — A first reading of the proposed new Enhanced Law Enforcement Area seeking to restrict repeat offenders was approved by the Ashland City Council on Tuesday. The expanded Law Enforcement Area will include Ashland Street…

MEDFORD, Ore. — A recent statement by the Medford Police Department (MPD) indicates that six people were arrested in a targeted retail theft enforcement operation last month. Partnering with Kohls, MPD proactively stopped theft. A grant…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Law enforcement officers urged drivers to reduce speed and exercise extreme caution when traveling through the Rogue Valley area. The icy conditions across the country have led to several crashes, including six on…

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A 65-year-old man, Anthony C. Holzhauer, was arrested in Eagle Point on Sunday evening after he assaulted another man with a knife following a dispute about money. Eagle Point Man Injured In Knife Attack…

MEDFORD, Ore. — The 33rd annual Safeway Providence Festival of Trees is taking place next weekend in Medford, and local residents and businesses have been decorating their trees to display to thousands of patrons. The festival convenor,…