Searching for a job should be exciting, not dangerous. Unfortunately, fake job offers have become one of the fastest-growing scams targeting people of all ages, including seniors looking for part-time work, retirees seeking extra income, and those reentering the workforce. Scammers know that job seekers are often eager to respond[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
Part 2: The Mystery Of The Unmarked Grave
When Stephen Beers was arrested for the death of his brother John in 1893, many likely assumed his future was already decided. Newspaper accounts reported that he had been jailed, accused of murder, and ordered held pending action by the grand jury. Yet a surprising discovery in later newspapers tells[Read More…]
Search Continues For Missing Teen
Possible Locations Expanded to Medford and Portland The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Division has expanded its search for a missing 15-year-old and is asking the public to help locate the teen, who is believed to be in danger. Stella Rose Dolton, who also goes by the[Read More…]
West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes
West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito pool collected in Eagle Point, marking the first confirmed detection of the virus in Jackson County during the 2026 mosquito season. The infected mosquitoes were collected on July 15 by the Jackson County Vector Control District as part of its routine[Read More…]
Archaeology Field School Unearths Indigenous History
A chance discovery by a herd of elk has led to significant archaeological findings at the Najaf Training Center north of Corvallis, where Oregon State University students are uncovering evidence of thousands of years of human history. The four-week archaeology field school is part of a three-year partnership between Oregon[Read More…]