Crime And Justice
Former Rogue River teacher jailed on rape, sex abuse charges
A 30-year-old Selma man who worked as a teacher for schools in Jackson and Josephine counties was arrested by Jackson County sheriff’s deputies Friday for ...
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Localstate
Providence Medford says nearly half of striking nurses have returned to work
Providence Medford Medical Center said Friday that 43 percent of its striking nurses have come back to work amid an historic statewide strike. The nurses ...
by Staff reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 3:30 pm
Obituaries
Sandy De Vore
Sandy De Vore December 13, 1964 – December 25, 2024 In Loving Memory of Sandy De Vore: Sandra “Sandy” Sue (Frauendorfer) De Vore, 60, ...
by Staff reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 1:42 pm
Localstate
Trying to ‘make a difference’: Plastic sleeping mats bring comfort
Every time she helps weave recycled plastic bags into a comfortable, waterproof sleeping mat for a homeless community member, Central Point resident Linda Wikstrom gifts ...
by Staff reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 11:45 am
Localstate
Deschutes County Commissioners defend decision to nix DEI committee
Deschutes County Commissioners who voted to shut down a staff-led committee focused on improving equity and diversity in county workplaces and services defended the decision ...
by Staff reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 9:55 am
Crime And Justice
Jail log: Friday, Feb. 14
Arrests Probation violation — Brandon Richard Alexander, 67, of the 2600 block of Wyatt Avenue, Medford. Medford police arrested Alexander Thursday on a probation violation ...
by Staff reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 9:29 am
Healthcare
Providence tells striking nurses they will lose health insurance on Feb. 28
Providence Health & Services in Oregon warned striking nurses Thursday that their health insurance will expire at the end of the month if their walkout ...
by Staff reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 8:15 am
Uncategorized
Oregon GOP leader gets tripped up by bogus data from parody X account
Oregon’s Senate Republican leader shared debunked claims from a social media parody account about federal government spending in a state-issued email newsletter decrying “fear-mongering and ...
by Staff reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 7:00 am
Localstate
Collapsed North Medford High gym to be demolished; district asks for ‘patience and grace’
Medford School District officials say North Medford High School’s revered gymnasium will have to be demolished and rebuilt after the roof collapsed Tuesday. The weight ...
by Staff reports, Friday, February 14, 2025 6:15 am
Outdoors
Venerated leader of Bend Park & Rec swim program retires
Thirty years ago Ann Story arrived in Bend as a 24-year-old recent college graduate, hoping to land a job teaching sports to kids. Last year ...