Medford- A proposed town center near Hillcrest Road and North Foothill Road could bring shops, housing, a public plaza, and new pedestrian connections to nearly 44 acres in northeast Medford. Cogswell Limited Partnership is seeking approval to divide the 43.81-acre property at 3285 Hillcrest Road into 21 lots and two[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
Drought Loans Available Locally
Small businesses and qualifying private nonprofit organizations in Jackson and Josephine counties may qualify for federal drought disaster loans of up to $2 million. The application deadline is March 1, 2027. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management issued an Oct. 7 reminder that U.S. Small Business Administration assistance remains available[Read More…]
Gold Hill Sports Park Restroom Lost To Fire
Gold Hill- The public vault toilet at Gold Hill Sports Park has burned down and is unavailable, according to the Oregon State Marine Board’s boating access report. The park remains listed as open. Separately, the agency warns that Rogue River launches are experiencing very low water levels and urges boaters[Read More…]
Grants Pass’ Dollar Mountain Trail System Wins Statewide Award
The Dollar Mountain Trail System has received statewide recognition for its transformation from a former goat farm into a destination for hiking and mountain biking near Grants Pass. City staff accepted a 2026 Design and Construction Award during the Oregon Recreation and Park Association’s annual conference in Seaside. The conference[Read More…]
Holiday Volunteer Event
Medford- The Salvation Army is inviting residents to get an early start on holiday service during a free Volunteer Christmas Carnival on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 304 Beatty Street. The gathering will introduce individuals, families, community groups, and businesses to volunteer opportunities supporting local[Read More…]
Fall Weather Brings Frost Risks And Warm Afternoons
Southern Oregon- Cold mornings and warm afternoons are putting Southern Oregon residents on notice as autumn weather brings changing conditions for gardens, farms, and outdoor activities. A freeze warning for portions of Jackson and Josephine counties early this week highlighted the seasonal threat to sensitive vegetation. While the warning was[Read More…]
Coast Guard Rescues Injured Rafter
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a 68-year-old rafter with a leg injury Thursday, Oct. 1, from a remote section of the Rogue River where ground responders could not reach the group by road. The MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station North Bend responded to a location approximately[Read More…]
Samuels Pleads Guilty In Fentanyl Case, Admits Drug Caused Death
A Medford man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and admitted that fentanyl he distributed caused another person’s death, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon. Richard Scott Samuels, 60, is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 17, 2026. He faces a maximum[Read More…]
Advantage Dental To Pay $4.5 Million
Advantage Dental Services, LLC will pay $4.5 million to settle allegations that it improperly billed the Oregon Health Plan for patient phone calls that did not provide meaningful dental counseling or obtain patients’ consent, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced. The settlement resolves allegations that the company used thousands of[Read More…]
Social Security Impostor Scams
A caller claims your Social Security number has been linked to a crime. They warn that your benefits will stop or that you could be arrested unless you act immediately. The person sounds official, but the threat is a warning sign of a scam. Social Security impostors contact people by[Read More…]