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Police search for stabbing suspect north of Central Point Thursday Feb 23, 2017 at 8:25 AM Feb 23, 2017 at 5:40 PM Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune @RyanPfeil I-5 MP 34-40 north of Central Point. Watch for heavy law enforcement presence searching for stabbing suspect along I-5. @JCSO_Oregon — Oregon State Police (@ORStatePolice) February 23, 2017 On Thursday afternoon, Oregon State Police troopers were still looking for at least one suspect along I
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Man admits to child porn charge Ryan Herbert Trent Williams Thursday Feb 23, 2017 at 5:10 PM Feb 23, 2017 at 6:05 PM Nick Morgan Mail Tribune @mtcrimebeat A man convicted of abusing two young girls a decade ago admitted Thursday to a Measure 11 sex crime involving another underage victim. Ryan Herbert Trent Williams, 32, pleaded guilty in Jackson County Circuit Court Thursday to online sexual corruption of a minor and child pornography. The charg
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Spotlight on locals in all-state voting Crater senior pitcher Chris Thomas is named Class 5A pitcher of the year after going 13-0 with a 1.29 ERA. Thomas earned all four victories in the playoffs to help lead Crater to the Class 5A state title. File photo Thursday Jun 14, 2007 at 12:01 AM In one of the most successful baseball seasons for Southern Oregon, the local boys were feted with quite a few honors Wednesday with the release of the all-state baseball teams. By KRIS
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Closing bell: Deal-hungry investors send food stocks higher In this Oct. 2, 2014, photo, Wall Street is etched in the facade of a building in New York's Financial District. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday Feb 21, 2017 at 3:29 PM Feb 22, 2017 at 2:12 PM US indexes continue to trade a record highs as stocks again broke records Tuesday. The Associated Press NEW YORK — Stocks again broke records Tuesday as investors came back from a long weekend
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A simple message Members of a group called Rogue Valley Resistance display a sign Tuesday at the Interstate 5 Exit 30 overpass in Medford. Mail Tribune / Jamie Lusch Tuesday Feb 21, 2017 at 11:07 AM Feb 21, 2017 at 5:32 PM Greg Stiles Mail Tribune @GregMTBusiness A new group calling itself Rogue Valley Resistance deployed banners on five Interstate 5 overpasses this morning, each with a simple message: "Resist Racism." "Resist Deportations." "Res
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Healthy Aging: Depression is not a normal part of aging Sunday Feb 19, 2017 at 12:01 AM By Sharon Johnson for the Mail Tribune I have recently become fascinated by the phrase “close to the flame.” It started in a conversation with my husband. He used it in a sentence when we were either talking about Valentine’s Day passions or the political landscape. I honestly do not remember which one. I have Googled the term, and I get mostly song lyrics, but th
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Since You Asked: County building could be filled with other workers Thursday Feb 23, 2017 at 12:01 AM Jackson County Health & Human Services has been in their new location for a couple of years. Around 180 positions are to be eliminated soon. What will become of the vacated space and office equipment in the new building? In building this new location, how were facility needs projected? Were bonds sold to pay for it? — G.   The Jackson County Health &
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Suspects sought in Ashland tire-slashing spree Tuesday Nov 29, 2016 at 4:34 PM Nov 29, 2016 at 4:34 PM Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune @RyanPfeil ASHLAND — At least 10 vehicles had their tires slashed in a spree police say happened earlier this week. And a couple days later, police have "absolutely no suspects or leads," according to Ashland police Deputy Chief Warren Hensman. "No rhyme or reason," Hensman said. "There definitely was a spree of ti
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Oregon files motion to join suit against Trump travel ban Wednesday Feb 22, 2017 at 2:00 AM Feb 22, 2017 at 10:16 PM The Associated Press PORTLAND — The state of Oregon has filed a motion to join a lawsuit by the states of Washington and Minnesota against President Donald Trump's executive order banning travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Oregon Attorney General Ellen F. Rosenblum filed the motion Wednesday in U.S. Distric
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Emergency services, Feb. 20 Sunday Feb 19, 2017 at 7:55 PM Feb 19, 2017 at 7:55 PM Felony Arrests Drugs — Rose Scauti Hillman, 35, of the 1500 block of Peach Street. Sheriff's deputies arrested Hillman Sunday on charges of felony possession of methamphetamine and heroin, a felon in possession of a weapon as well as manufacturing and distributing heroin. Hillman has a parole violation for burglary. She is being lodged in Jackson County
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SOU delays Thursday class schedule because of weather Storm clouds settle over the Rogue Valley Wednesday. [Mail Tribune / Jamie Lusch] Wednesday Feb 22, 2017 at 2:00 AM Feb 22, 2017 at 10:18 PM ASHLAND — Southern Oregon University's Ashland campus will operate on a delayed schedule on Thursday because of winter weather conditions, the school announced Wednesday night. "All classes that start before 10 a.m. are cancelled, and only employee
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Indivisible rally packs the house in Grants Pass Monday Feb 20, 2017 at 4:34 PM Feb 20, 2017 at 4:34 PM By Chris Bristol Grants Pass Daily Courier Organizers of a group calling itself Rogue Indivisible were pleasantly surprised Sunday when the group's first rally drew more than 300 people united in their opposition to President Donald Trump. The turnout at the Boys & Girls Club in Grants Pass was larger than expected, especially for Democrats
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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 21 Tuesday Feb 21, 2017 at 12:01 AM Unprotected tires Special attention to Medford Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police: A dangerous situation has finally made the evening news, Channel 10. Gravel, mud, sand, etc. hitting the windshield from unprotected tires. Oregon Revised Statutes require vehicles to have and maintain adequate mud flaps and fenders. You cannot drive anywhere in Jackson county without se
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Senior Center lays off manager Bingo player Reta Hasha, left, of White City, buys game cards from Nina Duncan, Monday at the Medford Senior Center. [Mail Tribune / Denise Baratta] Monday Feb 20, 2017 at 5:11 PM Feb 20, 2017 at 5:11 PM Damian Mann Mail Tribune @reporterdm After laying off its office manager Friday, the Medford Senior Center hopes to turn a tight financial corner through a possible partnership with the city's Parks and Re
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Eagle Point retail center changes ownership Eagle Point's Gateway Center, located on Highway 62,, is under new ownership by Portland brothers Doug and Steven Waagmeester. [Mail Tribune / Denise Baratta] Monday Feb 20, 2017 at 5:19 PM Feb 20, 2017 at 5:19 PM Greg Stiles Mail Tribune @GregMTBusiness EAGLE POINT — Gateway Center, anchored by Ray's Food Place, has new owners. Brothers Doug and Steven Waagmeester have acquired the 44-year-old,
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Teen suicide attempts fell as same-sex marriage became legal Monday Feb 20, 2017 at 5:11 PM By Lindsey Tanner Associated Press CHICAGO — Teen suicide attempts in the U.S. declined after same-sex marriage became legal and the biggest impact was among gay, lesbian and bisexual kids, a study found. The research found declines in states that passed laws allowing gays to marry before the Supreme Court made it legal nationwide. The results don't prove there's a connecti
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Since You Asked: Medford Armory on track to reopen in April Tuesday Feb 21, 2017 at 12:01 AM What's the latest on what's going on at the Medford Armory? We the faithful flea market fanatics really miss our treasure hunts! — Lois B., Jacksonville   To find out when locals will be able to get their bargain fix again, we asked Chris Ingersoll with the Oregon Military Department. Turns out, the armory is on track to reopen in April, though Ingersoll threw in a ca
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Eli Young Band to headline Jackson County Fair The Eli Young Band will perform July 12 at the Jackson County Fair. [Photo from eliyoungband.com] Tuesday Feb 21, 2017 at 1:51 PM Feb 21, 2017 at 4:32 PM Country music's Eli Young Band, known for hits "Crazy Girl," "Dust" and "Always the Love Songs," will headline the Jackson County Fair July 12, The Expo announced today. Tickets are $40 for Platinum standing room only, $35 for Gold level seats and $
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Two arrests in Wolf Creek drug bust Tuesday Feb 21, 2017 at 12:01 AM By Jeff Duewel Grants Pass Daily Courier The Rogue Area Drug Enforcement team arrested two people at a house full of heroin, weapons and cash Thursday at 1000 Lower Wolf Creek Road. According to a press release, a search warrant for the property was served Thursday by the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team because of suspected stolen property there. During the search, methamphetamine, heroin, scales, pa
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Protesters face off with police A woman is detained during a protest Monday in Portland. [Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP] Monday Feb 20, 2017 at 6:30 PM Feb 20, 2017 at 6:30 PM The Associated Press PORTLAND — A small but unruly group of "Not My Presidents Day" protesters faced off with police in downtown Portland. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that the police confronted the crowd in front of the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Build