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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy still swingin' Neo-swing revivalists Big Bad Voodoo Daddy play Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Craterian Theater in Medford. Danny Donovan Photography Thursday Oct 13, 2016 at 9:00 AM Oct 13, 2016 at 2:14 PM Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune In the '90s, when alternative rock and grunge bands were flourishing in Southern California, an alternative to the alternative was founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren. Joined b
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Medford man accused of assaulting toddler Wednesday Oct 12, 2016 at 4:37 PM Oct 12, 2016 at 4:37 PM Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune @VickieAldous A Medford man with a history of convictions for violence and theft is facing new charges after a toddler he babysat was found to have suffered broken bones. Jordan Dale Silva, 23, entered not guilty pleas Wednesday to charges of third-degree assault and first-degree criminal mistreatment. He has a pre-trial
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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 13 Thursday Oct 13, 2016 at 2:00 AM Oct 13, 2016 at 12:48 PM Letters to the Editor, Oct. 13 Sound familiar? “An egomaniac who only loved himself ... a narcissist with a taste for self dramatization and a characteristic fondness for superlatives. His manic speeches and penchant for taking all-or-nothing risks raised questions about his capacity for self-control, even his sanity. He peppered his speeches with coars
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Since You Asked: County administrator explains commissioner pay Thursday Oct 13, 2016 at 12:01 AM In yesterday's Since You Asked, Mary M., of Medford asked about the salaries of Jackson County commissioners. After reading our answer, Jackson County Administrator Danny Jordan provided us a wealth of additional information about how they're paid. During the county's annual budget process, a compensation board makes recommendations for elected officials' salaries in a publi
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Letters to the Editor, Oct. 14 Friday Oct 14, 2016 at 11:01 PM Correction A letter titled "The Alinsky method" in Friday's paper should have said "The first two Democratic debates did not even touch on these subjects." The word "not" was omitted, the letter writer's name is Rosemary Newell. Vote for Dick Gordon Dick Gordon has served on the Medford City Council, Ward 1, for almost eight years with distinction. He takes his work seriously, he is knowledgeable about city m
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Expansion gains momentum Pilot Rock is located in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Scientist and government officials are working to expand the monument to protect its unique biological diversity. Mail Tribune File Photo Tuesday Oct 11, 2016 at 5:16 PM Oct 12, 2016 at 9:24 AM Mark Freeman Mail Tribune @MTwriterFreeman Oregon's Democratic U.S. senators have proposed a nearly doubling of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument as a way to bet
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Backyard cider project Heidi Jensen of Ashland drops off several boxes of apples from her fruit trees to the community cider bin at the Ashland Food Co-op. Mail Tribune / Denise Baratta Wednesday Oct 12, 2016 at 12:01 AM Sarah Lemon for the Mail Tribune @thewholedish Unwanted fruit is expected to meet with high demand once it’s pressed and fermented into a limited-release, locally produced beverage sold at Ashland Food Co-op. The flavor of Backyard Orchard Communi
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114-foot cell tower proposed for country club Verizon is proposing to build a 114-foot cell tower on Rogue Valley Country Club property. Mail Tribune / Jamie Lusch Wednesday Oct 12, 2016 at 11:45 AM Oct 12, 2016 at 5:20 PM Greg Stiles Mail Tribune @GregMTBusiness Verizon Wireless proposes to build a 114-foot cell tower near the sixth hole tee boxes at Rogue Valley Country Club. That's near the southwest corner of the intersection of Hillcrest Roa
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Medford woman gets probation for hash oil explosion that damaged home Monday Aug 22, 2016 at 10:25 AM Aug 22, 2016 at 10:25 AM Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune @RyanPfeil A woman accused of causing an explosion while making hash oil that damaged a home and injured herself and another more than a year ago received 18 months' probation and must pay back $10,258 in restitution. Kasandra Ann Covarrubias, 20, of Medford, pleaded guilty to one count of reckless
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County sees record voter registration Tuesday Oct 11, 2016 at 4:16 PM Oct 11, 2016 at 5:02 PM Damian Mann Mail Tribune @reporterdm A surge in registration will push the number of registered voters in Jackson County to historic levels. "We're completely blowing away our former records," said Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker, who expects registration to surpass 140,000 voters by next week. Most of the increase is the result of the motor-voter
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Rogue Valley Citizen Alert test scheduled for Oct. 24 Wednesday Oct 12, 2016 at 9:19 AM Oct 12, 2016 at 9:19 AM Don't fret if you receive a phone call, text message or email from the Rogue Valley Citizen Alert system at about 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24. It's just a test. Both Jackson and Josephine counties will conduct the test, which is held twice a year in the fall and in the spring. The Citizen Alert system is used to notify area residents of ong
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Medford proposes two new middle schools A proposal to create two new middle schools assumes that sixth-graders would be moved from elementary to middle school. Mail Tribune file photo Monday Oct 10, 2016 at 7:21 PM Oct 11, 2016 at 8:07 AM Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune @teresathomas_MT Medford School District officials Monday proposed plans for two new middle schools and a bond to pay for them. During a work session Monday evening, Superintendent Bri
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Guest Opinion: Planned Parenthood celebrates a century of activism Sunday Oct 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM By Mary Nolan On Oct. 16, Planned Parenthood celebrates its 100th anniversary. For the past century, Planned Parenthood health centers have provided Americans with essential care — and defiantly fought to ensure no one can take that away. In the Rogue Valley alone, Planned Parenthood health centers serve about 8,500 women, men and young people each year. Planned Paren
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Andy Samberg learns to loosen up in ‘Storks’ Junior (with a brand new delivery) and Andy Samberg. (Stoller Global Solutions) Thursday Sep 15, 2016 at 12:29 PM Sep 15, 2016 at 12:29 PM Ed Symkus More Content Now Andy Samberg seems to be everywhere you look (and listen) these days. He’s starring in and producing the hit show “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” he returns every once in a while to his old “SNL” stom
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Wind, buckets of rain in Rogue Valley forecast 48354992 - rain drops falling from a black umbrella concept for bad weather, winter or protection Tuesday Oct 11, 2016 at 10:40 AM Oct 11, 2016 at 4:41 PM Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune @RyanPfeil Close to 3 inches of rain is forecast to fall over a four-day period in parts of the Rogue Valley, thanks to a series of strong fronts expected to move through the region starting Thursday. The National Weather Se
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State Supreme Court rules police can't inspect packages Monday Oct 10, 2016 at 6:18 PM Oct 10, 2016 at 6:18 PM The Associated Press PORTLAND — The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that a common practice of police pulling packages from the mail stream to investigate them for drugs is unlawful. On Thursday the court ruled that Portland police and U.S. postal inspectors don't have the right to flag packages without a warrant, The Oregonian/Oreg
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Emergency services, Oct. 11 Monday Oct 10, 2016 at 8:45 PM Oct 10, 2016 at 8:45 PM Felony arrests Kidnapping — James Lane Carson, 49, of the 2300 block of Happy Valley Drive, Medford. Jackson County sheriff's deputies Monday arrested Carson on charges of second-degree kidnapping, two counts each of fourth-degree assault and harassment, an out-of-county warrant and a warrant for failing to appear on a charge of driving under the influe
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Man arrested for allegedly firing gun at several area businesses Monday Aug 22, 2016 at 2:00 AM A man was arrested Sunday for allegedly shooting a gun at several businesses in Phoenix and Medford, breaking out windows. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department and Medford police said the man, whose name was not available at press time, fired gunshots at D&S Harley Davidson in Phoenix and at three businesses in Medford, including Batzer Construction on Ross Lane, the Ma
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Police: Shark attacks surfer Tuesday Oct 11, 2016 at 12:09 AM Oct 11, 2016 at 12:09 AM The Associated Press PORTLAND — Police say a shark has attacked a surfer north of Cannon Beach off the Oregon coast. Oregon State Police spokesman Lt. Steve Mitchell says in a news release that 29-year-old Joseph Tanner of Portland, Oregon, was apparently bitten while surfing near Indian Beach at Ecola State Park on Monday afternoon. Mitchell says Tanner
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Silvio Calabi: Nissan calls its Titan XD an ‘every duty’ truck The all-new Nissan Titan XD crew-cab pickup debuted this year with a 5.0-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine; for 2017 a 5.6-liter gas V-8 joins the lineup. Other choices include RWD or selectable, dual-range 4WD, five trim levels and a long list of safety, utility, convenience and luxury features and options. Prices range from $36,000 to $60,000-plus. (Nissan) Monday Oct 10, 2016 at 7:26 AM Oct&nb