Medford, OR – According to the Medford Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday. It happened near the Rogue Valley Country Club at 2660 Hillcrest Rd. The fire appeared to have started from maintenance equipment and extended into nearby trees and an exterior building on the property. Officials later released a statement and said that the fire is out and crews are working on getting Hillcrest Road cleared. This incident remains under investigation.
Author: Tony Cooper
Medford, OR – “Twenty-one years later, September 11 remains a day we will never forget,” said Governor Brown. “In memory of those we lost, we recommit ourselves to building a just, equitable, and peaceful future. I encourage all Oregonians to take a moment to reflect on that day, and to honor all those we lost, as well as the brave first responders and volunteers who saved lives.” In remembrance of those lost and to honor the first responders and families impacted by the events of Sept. 11, 2001, the White House has called for a national moment of silence beginning at…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, the City of Medford is partnering with ACCESS to open and operate a cooling shelter. The cooling shelter will be located at the former Kelly Shelter (324 West 6th Street) and will be open from 12 – 8 p.m. The cooling shelter will provide water, restrooms, snacks, and cooling area and water for pets. Individuals may come and go. The City has set up text notifications for citizens who would like to be notified when warming or cooling shelters are opened. Text MED4SHELTERS to 888777 to receive the latest on severe weather event…
Medford, OR – Once upon a time, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on an issue, that was the final legal word on the matter. Apparently, not anymore. Times have become so partisan in America, even Supreme Court precedence doesn’t matter to some lower federal courts, and that is especially true of the oft-overturned Ninth U.S. Circuit Court. Despite previous rulings on the matter by SCOTUS, Ninth Circuit courts have ruled that Hawaiians’ Second Amendment rights don’t extend beyond their personal residences, a goofy ruling that flies in the face of the landmark Supreme Court decision in 2008, District of…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, three of the four businesses have already indicated they will appeal the fines, and the fourth still has the option to request an appeal. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health administration has issued 159 citations to employers for violating COVID-19 safety requirements since the start of the pandemic. Additional citations are still pending. A total of 32 violations have been issued to employers who the state says willfully flouted rules meant to protect workers from contracting COVID-19. Cork Cellars Wine and Bistro in Sisters was issued a $17,800 fine for willfully allowing indoor dining…
A gym teacher in Loudoun County, Virginia, was placed on administrative leave after he refused to comply with the school’s policy that teachers should refer to their students by pronouns that align with their gender identity. During a May 25 school board meeting, Byron “Tanner” Cross, a physical education expert at Leesburg Elementary School, spoke against the proposed policy citing his Christian faith. “I love all of my students but I will never lie to them regardless of the consequences,” he noted, per a recording of the meeting. “I’m a teacher but I serve God first and I will not…
Medford, OR – A severe, persistent headache — it just won’t go away or lessen Shortness of breath Blurred vision Chest or abdominal pain Swelling or redness in arms or legs Pale color or coldness in arms or legs Seizures Does the blood clot only happen in the brain? With the condition occurring after the AstraZeneca vaccine, not necessarily. It could occur in arteries or in veins anywhere in the body. So far, all the cases following the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have occurred in the brain. There are too few cases to know if that’s the only place it…
Medford, OR – According to the police officials, investigators developed 43-year-old Richard Kemo John Hall as a person of interest in Mather’s death during the course of the homicide investigation. The investigators learned that Hall may have been camping in the area where Mather’s body was found. According to the police officials, the suspect was walking on foot along the Greenway north of Railroad Park shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. He tried to run away, but officers caught up with him after a short chase on foot. They arrested him on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear on an…
Medford, OR – According to the court documents, his name is Kenneth Ayers and he was sentenced in Jackson County Circuit Court for three counts of attempted murder, five counts of unlawful use of a weapon, three counts of reckless endangerment, and four counts of criminal mischief. Kenneth Ayers pleaded guilty to the charges last week. Multiple drivers reported to authorities that their vehicles had sustained damage from bullets. Last August a woman was shot and injured while driving.
Medford, OR – According to the statement, all the Jackson County school districts are willing to do anything in their power to use trucks and buses and space and people to move the vaccine forward. The survey, that was sent out to educators and other staff members, resulted in 72% of people saying they would be willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This was more than other local schools and the logistics are squared away for the COVID-19 vaccine in the future. A separate survey went out to families and staff regarding their comfort when it comes to reopening. According to the…