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2015-07-25

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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 Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED   » NEWS NOW   Chinese site uses Medford domain name for car scam       ...       Medford teen sentenced for assaulting baby       ...       Mercy Flights debuts new helicopter       ...       Chinese site uses Medford domain name for car scam       ...       Medford teen sentenced for assaulting baby       ...       Mercy Flights debuts new helicopter       ...           Morning Jolt: Donations pour in for man who walks 21 miles to/from work each day "I sleep a lot on the weekend, yes I do." — James Robertson, a 56-year-old Detroit man who daily walks 21 miles to get to and from work. Thanks to a newspaper story in the Detroit Free Press about Robertson, donations have poured in so Robertson can buy a car to get to work. Donations have so far exceeded the cost of a car, but those behind the campaign say Robertson can use the leftover money however he needs it. Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 3, 2015 at 6:43 AM Posted Feb. 3, 2015 at 6:43 AM »  Social News Quote of the day "I sleep a lot on the weekend, yes I do." — James Robertson, a 56-year-old Detroit man who daily walks 21 miles to get to and from work . Thanks to a newspaper story in the Detroit Free Press about Robertson, donations have poured in so Robertson can buy a car to get to work. Donations have so far exceeded the cost of a car, but those behind the campaign say Robertson can use the leftover money however he needs it. Opening bell The Dow Jones opened at 17,361.04. Must-see video: Groundhog nips ear of mayor Jimmy didn't look apologetic for what he had done, and Mayor Jonathan Freund kept his distance after the nip.   More Content Now News MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 3, 2015 at 6:43 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. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events 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 Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site 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 2015 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