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…]
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Conditions Continue To Fuel East Evans Creek Fire
Hot, dry conditions and erratic winds that created a pyrocumulus cloud and smoke column in the afternoon and evening on Mon., July 13, caused 1,742 acres to burn overnight in the East Evans Creek fire. The fire started at 2:41 p.m. on Fri., July 10, after a car crashed into[Read More…]
IP-28 Chief Petitioner Explains Goals
Supporters of Initiative Petition 28 say the proposal is intended to fundamentally expand Oregon’s animal cruelty protections by extending them to nearly all animals currently excluded under state law. In an interview with the Rogue River Press, Chief Petitioner David Michelson answered questions submitted by readers regarding the proposal’s potential[Read More…]
District 1 Discusses Ambulance Bill Forgiveness Program
At the May 20 meeting of the Jackson County Fire District Board of Directors, Chief Mike Hammond was allowed authorization to forgive certain ambulance bills to update the district’s financial assistance policy. He had since done so for a patient who had asked for forgiveness in May, and said at[Read More…]
Live Oak Grange Porch Reconstruction
Just weeks after celebrating 101 years of serving the Rogue River community, the Live Oak Grange has taken another major step toward preserving its future. At 8 a.m. this week, demolition officially began on the Grange’s aging front porch, launching Phase One of a long-awaited $30,000 reconstruction project that will[Read More…]
OHA Launches Campaign Against IP28
With the deadline for submitting signatures now behind them, supporters of Initiative Petition 28 (IP28), also known as the PEACE Act, have turned in what they believe is enough signatures to qualify for Oregon’s November ballot. But while supporters are celebrating, opponents say the fight is only beginning. In a[Read More…]
Children’s Festival Marks 60 Years
For three days, laughter echoed through the trees of Jacksonville as thousands of children and their families stepped into a world where dragons roamed, fairy tales came to life, and imagination took center stage. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Children’s Festival once again transformed Jacksonville into one of Southern Oregon’s[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…]
Enjoy The Outdoors, Avoid Mosquito Bites This Summer
As Oregonians spend more time outdoors this summer, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging residents to take simple precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites and reduce the risk of West Nile virus. West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Oregon. Each year, infected mosquitoes are[Read More…]
Community Resources Help Seniors Remain Independent
Growing older often brings new challenges, but a wide network of community organizations is helping older adults remain active, healthy and independent. The Senior Protection Project encourages seniors and their families to become familiar with the many local resources available before a crisis occurs. Many older adults are unaware of[Read More…]