Medford, OR – According to the ODOT officials, last month, working crews shifted the travel lanes and closed two left-hand turns in the area as they continue work on the Bend North Corridor project. Long dark days and wet weather have made seeing the lane shifts a challenge. Starting the first week in January, we will be restriping the area and adding recessed reflectors into the striping to help people know where they need to be. We will also add rumble strips to the centerline of the highway. Plastic delineators have been placed between the north and south lanes on…
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Medford, OR – Medford Fire Department officials said this unfortunate incident occurred in the 300 block of Newtown Street. Fire crews responded to a report of a structure fire. The responding crews discovered a working fire with heavy involvement in one unit and the attic. Medford Police assisted crews with removing occupants from the uninvolved apartments. Fire investigators were on scene working to determine the origin and cause. There were no reported injuries to the occupants or firefighters.
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, those streets include: Crater Lake Avenue from Delta Waters Road to Vilas Road West Jackson Street from West McAndrews Road to South Central Avenue East Jackson Street from Oregon Terrace to Valley View Drive East Jackson Street from Crater Lake Avenue to Mae Street West Main Street from Oak Grove Road to Columbus Avenue Spring Street from Wabash Avenue to Sunrise Avenue Sunrise Avenue from East Jackson Street to Spring Street Table Rock Road from North Pacific Highway to Merriman Road Asphalt pavement repairs are a cost-effective option for restoring structural integrity…
Medford, OR – According to the statement, Medford Police Department officials will be looking for qualified candidates who are ready to serve and protect our community. Police officials also said that all candidates will have 30 days to fill out their application online (and take the written test). Top applicants will be interviewed at the end of February 2024. No other information is available at the moment.
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, Planning Director Brinkley, HCV Program Director of the Housing Authority of Jackson County Jennings, Grants/Relationship Manager for ACCESS Markos, Support Services Director for ACCESS Doshier, Landlord Engagement Specialist for ACCESS Smith, and Executive Director and CEO of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Oregon Ihle were panelists for the forum. During the meeting, panelists provided information on the current state of housing in Medford, the Housing Authority of Jackson County’s Housing Choice Voucher Program, Jackson County Continuum of Care, housing stability programs provided by ACCESS, and credit counseling services that are available at no…
According to the police officials, the 19-year-old son and half brother, later identified as Jayden, was arrested after he reportedly killed his 38-year-old dad Jonathan, his 5-year-old half brother Kayden and his dad’s girlfriend, 33-year-old Hanoi. Police later charged the 19-year-old man with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon, per reports. The suspect reportedly grabbed a knife and stabbed the victims to death. Police officials also said the victims were reportedly beaten with a pot from the kitchen. Police officials also said the suspect (SEE PHOTO) went back to his mother’s home after he killed his dad, his…
According to the court documents, the 34-year-old mom, Katie, pleaded guilty to chronic neglect of a child resulting in emotional damage and false imprisonment after she was arrested earlier this year for neglecting her two children. The mother is now facing a maximum of 36 years in prison. Prosecutors say the defendant endangered the physical, mental, and emotional health of her two children (7 and 9 years old) for almost a year. Per reports, both children lived with the smeII of ur-ne and f-ces on a daily basis and were never bathed. Authorities began their investigation after neighbors called 911…
Police officials said the mother, later identified as Clarisa, was arrested and later charged with injury to a child after she reportedly severely injured her newborn baby by shaking her several times before she slammed the 2-month-old baby onto the changing table. Per reports, the mother then didn’t called for help or seek medical attention for her baby for several hours, but instead searched on the internet about her baby’s symptoms. The unfortunate incident occurred on November 15, 2023, but Clarisa was taken into custody on Wednesday. Per reports, CPS employee called the authorities about a newborn baby who was…
According to the police officials, the elderly husband, later identified as 84-year-old Barton, was arrested and later charged with first- and third-degree murder after he reportedly killed his 85-year-old wife Margaret. Police officials said the man grabbed a chair and shoved the legs at the victim, who fell and hit her head on the floor. The 84-year-old man then repeatedly punched Margaret on the head, killing her. The fatal incident occurred following an argument. The elderly couple reportedly got into an argument over a vet biII for their pet. Per reports, the elderly husband called 911 and told the dispatcher that…
Medford, OR – According to the city officials, this section of roadway is tentatively scheduled to reopen in December 2023. City officials also said that the work is part of the $62 million Foothill Road project being constructed in part due to a $15 million Federal Build Grant received by Medford. It improves Foothill Road from Delta Waters Road south to Hillcrest Road. When complete at the end of 2026, the existing two-lane road will feature two lanes in each direction, along with turn lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and street lighting.