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…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
ODOT Road Construction Update For July 22, 2026
ODOT Highway Projects Continue Across Jackson And Josephine Counties Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should plan ahead for construction delays, lane restrictions and detours as several Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects continue through the summer. Lost Creek Lake Bridge Project Bridge improvements continue on Oregon Highway 62[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…]
Oregon National Guard Lends A Helping Hand
For one Saturday in July, the tools of the trade looked a little different for 17 Oregon National Guard Soldiers. Instead of carrying rifles and military equipment, members of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team spent July 11 carrying shovels, wheelbarrows, stain[Read More…]
Part 1: A Drunken Quarrel On Evans Creek
Visitors to Woodville Cemetery may pass the Beers family plot without realizing it is connected to one of the most dramatic and tragic stories in the history of Evans Creek. More than 130 years ago, brothers Stephen H. Beers and John Beers became the subjects of newspaper headlines across Oregon[Read More…]
Most Common Senior Scams
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated every year, and unfortunately, older adults continue to be among their favorite targets. Criminals often view seniors as trustworthy, financially stable, and more likely to answer the phone or respond to emails and text messages. Their tactics constantly evolve, but their goal remains the same:[Read More…]
ODOT Road Construction Update For July 15, 2026
ODOT Highway Projects Continue Across Jackson And Josephine Counties Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should expect lane restrictions, flagging operations and occasional delays as several Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction projects continue throughout the summer. Lost Creek Lake Bridge Project Work continues on the $6.1 million Lost[Read More…]
Oregon Health Plan Expands Nutrition Benefits
Eligible Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members with serious health conditions now have access to two new nutrition benefits designed to improve health and reduce medical costs. Beginning July 1, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched a Fruit and Vegetable Benefit and a Pantry Stocking Benefit for qualifying OHP members. The[Read More…]