ASHLAND, Ore.- Ashland High School held it’s third annual Clash on the Quad the afternoon of April 26. According to Ashland High’s Humanities Teacher, Isaiah Creel, the battle-of-the-bands event featured 7 acts with different genres including jazz, pop and metal. Creel says he organized the event with the help of the school’s Band Teacher, Ivan Olinghouse, […]
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KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – A crew of six trail maintenance experts from Crater Lake National Park is heading to Slovenia next month. Since 2017 Crater Lake has had a sister agreement with Triglav National Park in Slovenia. As part of this agreement, the two parks have exchanged experienced workers for various projects over the years. […]
MEDFORD, Ore. – A local woman was honored and celebrated Friday for her work in founding “Grandmas2Go”, a Rogue Valley non-profit that provides mentors and coaches to new families. Linda Otto was presented with the “Champion of Children” award from the Family Nurturing Center for her lifetime of advocating for mothers and babies. Linda founded […]
ASHLAND, Ore. – Two outstanding Ashland students have been named winners of the Oregon Mayors Association’s “If I were Mayor…” competition. The 2024 winners are fourth grader Ember Richards at TRAILS Outdoor School and eighth grader Avalon Gerk at Willow Wind School. Ember won in the Poster Contest, while Avalon took first place in the […]
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford School District is rolling out what they are calling a comprehensive proposal, which includes cutting 32 positions, to address a $15 million shortfall. Under the proposed budget, the district is suggesting a $7.5 million budget cut as well as utilizing $1.9 million of MSD’s reserves for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. […]
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – The Oregon Cheese Festival is taking over the Seven Feathers Event Center at the Jackson County Expo. On Saturday and Sunday, cheese connoisseurs can taste their way through dozens of local artisan cheese, specialty foods, beer, wine, and cider. On Saturday, cheese lovers 21 and older can enjoy the event from […]
SHASTA COUNTY, Cal. – A Redding woman is facing felony embezzlement charges after being accused of stealing $80,00 from her Airbnb clients. According to the Shasta County DA, 34-year-old Kylie Frances Carreras is suspected of embezzling the money in connection to her business of managing Airbnbs for property owners. “Embezzling from individuals in our community […]
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Jackson County DA’s Office says it has received the results of the Medford Police Department’s investigation into potential drug diversion at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. According to the DA, the results were received Thursday afternoon. The police investigation surrounded reports that a former Asante nurse stole and misused controlled substances […]
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Over $101,000 is available to Jackson County non-profits and public agencies who work with food insecure community members. The Jackson County Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s Local Board is accepting grant applications now through May 10 at 5 p.m. The money was awarded to the county by the Department of Homeland […]
TRAIL, Ore. – Water is availability at Rogue Elk Park will be limited this summer following upgrades to the well over potable water concerns. According to the Jackson County Parks Department, the well was recently upgraded to state standards and drilled to a depth of nearly 500 feet. The changes were made following a consultation […]
MEDFORD, Ore. – A Cave Junction man is set to spend over 14 years in prison for illegally possessing meth and a dozen guns while on state supervision. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 39-year-old William Thomas Gillespie was sentenced Thursday. Court documents show Gillespie was arrested April 6 in White City while trying to […]