Document text
0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Since You Asked: Changes coming at Cedar Links The science of Star Wars Rogue Valley seeks to get on the map in search for new businesses HOLA program helps Latino students ease into college Emergency Services Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency Services Blaze erupts in mountains west of Grants Pass Emergency Services Man convicted in 1998 Wolf Creek carjack murder to be set free Fire on Foots Creek Road near Rogue River destroys garage Politics and Elections Mark L. Hopkins: What the next election should be about Senate race could be expensive Talent to consider taxing recreational, but not medicinal marijuana Candidate files false statements Just one seat will be contested for Central Point council Education HOLA program helps Latino students ease into college Phoenix-Talent gets grant to create teacher-leaders Alert system kept parents in the loop during shooting threat Ink Out provides inexpensive tattoo removal for those trying to move on State tests show a mixed report card Environment New disease strikes Roseburg deer herds Dredgers might return to the Rogue next year Dubs' auction preview draws bidders and gawkers OR-7's pups are true wolves ODFW director Elicker will step down State news Nation - World Obituaries Wanda M. (Duval) Rasor Patricia Ann Navarro Lois Manley Thomas Jeanne Carol Coffin Homer Kaai Hayes Weather Photo Galleries Since You Asked Videos Web Cams Mail Tribune 100 Sports Latest Stories North Medford soccer girls top Summit Tickets still available for Tornado HOF ceremony Golleneck goal carries Phoenix to win Cascade Christian hires two coaches Alvarez scores win for Spartan Boxing Varsity 541 College Sports Thompson leads Huskies to rout of Illini No. 2 Oregon pulls away from Wyoming Loyd nets emotional assist for Oregon No. 2 Ducks not looking past Wyoming No. 25 BYU gets past Houston, 33-25 Pro Sports McIlroy, Horschel tied for Tour Championship lead (No heading) Mercury finish sweep of Sky for third WNBA title (No heading) Horschel takes two-shot lead in Tour Championship Community Sports Barry fires back into SOGC finals Super seniors strong at SOGC Crenshaw pulls off upset in SOGC Murphy claims victory in Stroke Play Championships South Korea downs Chicago for World Series title Business Latest Stories Rogue Valley seeks to get on the map in search for new businesses Blog: Busy Week Survival Tips Purchasers praise Harry & David's turnaround Back-to-back 66,000-plus months puts 2007 passenger record within sight Historic building owners get lessons in restoration Real Estate News Purchasers praise Harry & David's turnaround Historic building owners get lessons in restoration Pleasant weather, stable interest rates spurred summer home sales People In Business Transportation Agriculture Purchasers praise Harry & David's turnaround 1-800-Flowers.com buying Harry & David for $142.5 million Earlier than normal pear harvest coming up short of expectations Weisinger's Winery has earliest crush on record Amy's Kitchen begins expansion in White City Opinion Latest Cover Oregon won't be mourned by many Ferguson tragedy becoming a farce? Letters to the Editor, Sept. 14 Manor residents give in many ways Transparency is essential in O&C debate Editorials Cover Oregon won't be mourned by many Balance needed in rules protecting streams Obama does what must be done in the Mideast Our View: Good riddance to Super PAC attack ads Fighting back against domestic violence Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, Sept. 14 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 12 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 11 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 10 Letters to the Editor, Sept. 9 Guest Opinions Manor residents give in many ways Transparency is essential in O&C debate Hazardous fuel treatments vital to protection from severe wildfires Wilderness for Kalmiopsis has served us well The summer of my discontent: An open letter to Bill Rauch Lifestyle Latest stories Rogue Valley's latest aerobics craze is Insanity Wedding Why did the chicken cross the road? Zucchini abuse: a national shame Counting the reasons to keep your eating local Food Community blog: Rise to challenge of eating more local tomatoes Quail Run Vineyards expands into Talent drainage A cook's contest Community blog: Dukkah dresses up hummus, spreads and dippers Community blog: Middle East's 'peanut butter' on the rise in U.S. Home and Garden Counting the reasons to keep your eating local Medford gardens to be showcased Saturday Trees aren't always the best companions for plants Hot tips for a cool (shade) garden An August checklist for your garden Health Rogue Valley's latest aerobics craze is Insanity Community blog: Menopause: What's it Good For? Community blog: A Fish Tale Community blog: A Healthy Way to Enrich the College Experience Community blog: What's Wrong With This Picture? Hiking Faith Religion Briefs Religion briefs Religion briefs Milestones and Achievements Wedding New Arrivals Barbecue will support treatment for stricken skateboarder Ink Out provides inexpensive tattoo removal for those trying to move on Grange memberships going like hot cakes Columnist for a Day Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Jacksonville's Thai House is everything good Thai should be Creedence Clearwater Revival Jeff Fest to feature an all-star lineup of musicians ... named Jeff 'Cocktail Hour' shows at the Craterian Theatre Oregon Poet Laureate Peter Sears reads in Ashland Theater OCT's Ginger Rogers tribute sparkles 'Cocktail Hour' shows at the Craterian Theatre CultureFest at Oregon Shakespeare Festival Musical 'Backwards in High Heels' opens at Oregon Cabaret Theatre Ashland Contemporary Theatre gets dialectic with "Freud's Last Session" Music Creedence Clearwater Revival Jeff Fest to feature an all-star lineup of musicians ... named Jeff Live Music in Local Clubs Rob Zombie plays Lithia Amphitheater Jennifer Nettles plays Britt Community Events Oregon Poet Laureate Peter Sears reads in Ashland Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhiits by regional artists 5 Things to Do This Weekend From business professor to artist Shady Cove Tie Days Swap Meet Dining Jacksonville's Thai House is everything good Thai should be Ami Sushi serves up Asian dishes Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co. NW Raw Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines & Special Sections NEWS NOW Fire on Foots Creek Road near Rogue River destroys garage ... Serial arsonist gets 3 years ... Medford police found to be justified in killing armed man last month ... Fire on Foots Creek Road near Rogue River destroys garage ... Serial arsonist gets 3 years ... Medford police found to be justified in killing armed man last month ... BEAR SIGHTING Bear spotted near Central Point school Elementary students kept indoors Mae Richardson Elementary School students in Central Point were kept indoors Wednesday morning after a black bear was sighted in the neighborhood. By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 3, 2014 @ 10:31 am By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 3, 2014 @ 10:31 am » Social News Mae Richardson Elementary School students in Central Point were kept indoors briefly during school and at recess after a black bear was sighted in the neighborhood this morning. Central Point police and Oregon State Police troopers set up a perimeter to watch for the bear and to keep an eye on older students who were waiting for the bus and walking to nearby Crater High School. Police also kept watch over sports fields and the playground at Mae Richardson Elementary School on West Pine Street. The outdoor areas were empty of children, who stayed inside their classrooms with the doors closed. The bear was seen in the backyard of a home, then headed toward thick trees and brush lining Griffin Creek. Stationed on a neighborhood street, Central Point Police Officer Marc Williams said he had seen a large black bear weighing about 300 pounds. "We're watching and monitoring him to make sure he doesn't head toward the school," Williams said. He said police were hopeful if they kept their distance and the bear didn't feel threatened, it would head back to wilder country. "He's probably more scared than we are. Hopefully he'll go back home," Williams said. Several parents and teens in the neighborhood of homes, walking paths and open spaces said they had noticed the police presence, but didn't know a bear had been spotted. As of late morning, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife didn't have plans to tranquilize and move the bear, Central Point Police Lt. Scott Logue said as he watched for the bear from a bridge spanning Griffin Creek. Logue had spotted the bear earlier and described it as "a good-sized black bear." "We're not hunting for the bear. We're being mindful of public safety. It hasn't done anything to indicate it's aggressive," he said. Reach reporter Vickie Aldous at 541-776-4486 or by email at [email protected] .     By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 3, 2014 @ 10:31 am » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2014 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501