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Bill Thorndike Jr. remembered as community titan, treasured friend

Family, community members and longtime friends of Medford native Bill Thorndike Jr. were collectively at a loss for…

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Jail log: Tuesday, Feb. 18

Arrests Disorderly conduct, criminal trespass — Matthew Anthony Burris, 38, no known address. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies arrested Burris…

Crime & Justice

Former Rogue River teacher pleads not guilty to rape, sex abuse charges

Former Rogue River School District teacher Jesse Orndoff pleaded not guilty Tuesday afternoon to more than 30 charges…

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Gov. Kotek, Legislature want to pause action on wildfire hazard map

Amid mounting criticism from the public and lawmakers from both parties, Gov. Tina Kotek has paused any further…

Crime & Justice

Jail log: Tuesday, Feb. 18

Arrests Disorderly conduct, criminal trespass — Matthew Anthony Burris, 38, no known address. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies arrested…

Business

Bill Thorndike Jr. remembered as community titan, treasured friend

Family, community members and longtime friends of Medford native Bill Thorndike Jr. were collectively at a loss for…

Local News

Medford protesters line Vogel Plaza to rally against Trump administration policies

Hundreds of protesters held signs, chanted together and made their presence widely known in downtown Medford on Monday…

Healthcare

Providence, striking nurses to return to bargaining for the first time in 2 weeks

Providence and the union representing its striking nurses will resume in-person talks for the first time since the…

Business

Economic boom: Rogue X, Lithia fields a big win for Medford in 2024

Medford’s two sports parks — Rogue X and Lithia Driveway & Fields — hit two home runs in…

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Rep. Marsh helps form unlikely alliance to support Oregon beaver coexistence

SALEM — An unlikely alliance of advocates for agriculture, environmental protection and animal rights is asking Oregon lawmakers…

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