Medford Parks and Rec askes for community input

KOBI-TV NBC5— MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford Parks and Recreation held an open house to get community feedback on Sunday at Rogue X. The goal of the event was to inform the community about the development of the department’s strategic plan, its objectives, and the planning process. Residents were encouraged to share their opinions on what the future […]

KSNT News—An Emporia park is saved, after community rallies together. EMPORIA (KSNT) - The controversy over an Emporia park is over. On Wednesday, May 1, Quaker Park in Emporia was removed from the surplus property list. The City was trying to sell the park for a housing development but now says Quaker Park will not be turned into housing. The city gathered to make this decision during []

KOBI-TV NBC5—Medford School District asking for memorabilia to honor local veterans. MEDFORD, Ore. – Oakdale Middle School is one of Medford’s newest schools to open although it has a history located at the old South Medford High. That means a couple of projects are still coming along, including a veterans memorial. Medford School District says it’s received amazing contributions from families and former students who served […]

WBRZ—Howell Community Park to receive $12M for children's 'Inspiration Center'. BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge leaders and business owners announced Tuesday that a children's "Inspiration Center," is planned to be built at Howell Community Center.The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation hopes that the center will decrease crime in Baton Rouge. Leaders say the purpose of the center is to provide resources and opportunities to children to stop the crime before it starts. They believe that children turn to crime when they don't have a healthy environment, such as...