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Medford’s Eastwood Cemetery Gets New Life as Crews Restore 22 Historic Headstones
MEDFORD, Ore. — As part of an ongoing effort to preserve the integrity of one of the City’s oldest burial grounds, 22 of the historic monuments at Eastwood Cemetery were repaired in mid-October using funds from a grant from the Oregon…
Ashland’s Annual Monster Dash Returns Tomorrow With Costumes, Cash Prizes, and a Cause
ASHLAND, Ore. — Signing up early for Ashland’s 17th annual Monster Dash, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Lithia Park, offers lower registration fees for a healthy, fun outing.
The Ashland Schools Foundation invites the community to…
Grants Pass Approves Funding for Proposed 160-Bed Managed Homeless Camp
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The City Council of Grants Pass took another step toward a managed homeless camp plan after voting to award a homelessness grant to Pathways to Stability.
Grant Pass Homeless Camp Plan
The proposed site for…
Medford Takes First Step Toward a Cleaner, More Vibrant Downtown
MEDFORD, Ore. — An unanimously approved resolution in Wednesday’s Medford City Council means City staff can now start working on the Economic Improvement District (EID) formally in partnership with the Downtown Medford Association.…
Suspected Serial Arsonist In Custody For Several Downtown Klamath Falls Fires
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Klamath Falls Police investigating a series of fires that broke out downtown last week arrested 35-year-old Preston Helgesen in connection with the fires.
Klamath Falls Police Department officers responded to a…
Bicyclist Struck and Killed by RV on Highway 140 Near Central Point
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — A Central Point bicyclist, 37-year-old Wesley Mad Olngellel, died on Saturday on Highway 140, near milepost 4, in Jackson County after being hit by a Freightliner recreational vehicle (motorhome).
Oregon State…
Eagle Point Police Officer Injured, Armed Suspect Killed in Jackson County Shooting
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff's Office confirmed that an Eagle Point Police Department (EPPD) officer responding to a report of a domestic disturbance on Wednesday was involved in a fatal shooting with an armed suspect…
Klamath Falls Man With Felony Warrant Arrested After Backyard Shooting Spree
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — A Klamath Falls man, who has an active felony warrant and is prohibited from possessing firearms, has been arrested following a shooting incident in the 1500 block of Derby Street on Monday.
Klamath Falls County…
Medford Calls for Applicants to Fill City Board Vacancies by November 7
MEDFORD, Ore. — Several positions for Medford City Boards and Commissions are open. The city's Mayor and City Council invited community members to step forward and serve on various Boards, Commissions, and Committees, but you must apply by…
Douglas County Parents Turn Pain Into Progress for Oregon’s Child Welfare System
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — A new Parent Advisory Council, led by parents who were previously part of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) system, is using their lived experiences to bring positive changes to Douglas County child…