Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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SEATTLE — An investigation was underway Saturday in an E. coli outbreak linked to Chipotle restaurants in Washington state and Oregon, health officials said. Three people in the Portland area and 19 people in Washington became sick after eating at the Mexican food chain since Oct. 14, the Oregon Health Authority said. No deaths have been reported and eight people have been hospitalized. "While the outbreak appears to be linked to food served at Chipotle restaurants, the food or other sour
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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It is with great sadness that the family announces Jodi, 55, passed away in Casper, Wyo., May 15, 2012. Private family services will be held at a later date. She is survived by her mother, Betty Hicks; children, Lindsey, A.J., and Tyson Varrati; and sisters, Susan Guider, and Cindy McLaren. Cremation has been held under the direction of Bustard's Funeral Directors in Casper.
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden believes the next Supreme Court justice has the potential to “turn back the clock” on a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that bars insurance companies from denying health insurance based on pre-existing conditions. Wyden outlined his concerns and progress on multiple issues Tuesday during a visit to the Mail Tribune offices. “Most Oregonians want to move forward on healthcare,” Wyden said. Citing a pending case in Texas, Wyden said the Trump administration is trying t
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Mountain peaks capped with wet coastal snow, rivers surging to flood stage, roads underwater — winter in Oregon is here and coming to a glass near you. While it’s hard to ignore the water flooding your backyard, it can be easy to forget that the water flowing out of your household tap began its journey as a drop of rain or a flake of snow touching down somewhere in an Oregon watershed. One of the finest and wettest places precipitation can fall in our now happily soggy state is the
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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A convicted sex offender was arrested Friday on felony animal-abuse and other charges for allegedly wounding two black-tailed deer that survived being shot in the head and neck with target arrows. A three-month investigation, fueled by community tips and a $2,600 reward, led Oregon State Police to Daniel Dwayne Logsdon, 36, of the Shady Cove area, according to OSP. Logsdon was cited and released on a felony charge of first-degree aggravated animal abuse as well as misdemeanor charges of unlawful
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Thirteen candidates may run for four Medford City Council races this November, and with Councilor Tim Jackle bowing out, five possible contenders have come forward for his Ward 1 seat. “I am not running again,” Jackle said. “It’s been a good opportunity to serve people in this community, but it’s time.” Jackle was appointed to replace former Councilor Al Densmore in 2013, and he ran for the seat in 2014. The deadline for filing is Tuesday, Aug. 28, so more candidates could join the council races
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Few things are as captivating as a night sky sparkling with booming lights. When celebrating the Fourth of July, fireworks undoubtedly come to mind, and while using them at home is usually harmless fun, Medford Fire-Rescue is urging residents to act with caution. “Fireworks add a great element to the celebration that nothing else can, but there’s always a hazard with that,” said Medford Fire-Rescue Deputy Fire Marshal Steve Parks. “Ultimately, we want to encourage people to be safe and make good
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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BOISE, Idaho — Federal authorities are looking at returning Snake River fall chinook salmon above the Hells Canyon Complex of dams as part of a plan to eventually lift Endangered Species Act protections. That's one option in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 326-page recovery plan for the ocean-going fish that was released Monday. "It's one of those things that's more easily said than done," said Michael Tehan, assistant regional administrator for the Interior Columbia
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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The Medford City Council is expected to authorize a $10 million loan agreement today that will pay for the bulk of a project to widen and improve a roughly mile-long stretch of Foothill Road north of Hillcrest Road. The $10 million will be coupled with a previous $3 million federal grant for the project, which will extend the North Phoenix Road design that now ends at Hillcrest Road where it connects with Foothill. The North Phoenix Road design between Barnett Road and Hillcrest Road now feature
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Can we get an update on the girl from Aspire in Grants Pass? We keep hearing she was sentenced but we haven't seen any updates. —  Jennifer D., email submission Well, Jennifer, the employee in question has, in fact, been convicted. Kimberly Nicole Davis pleaded guilty Jan. 26 in Josephine County Circuit Court to charges of first-degree criminal mistreatment, second-degree theft and two counts of identity theft. Judge Thomas Hull sentenced Davis to 36-months probation and 20 days in j
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Peninger Road will be closed to incoming traffic for more than an hour Wednesday following the Red, White & Boom fireworks show in Central Point, a move designed to allow vehicles to exit the Expo parking lot more quickly. “Drivers in the area can anticipate congestion and delays as vehicles leave at the conclusion of the fireworks display,” said a news release from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. “Deputies urge drivers to plan ahead and be patient during the end-of-the-show egress.” Th
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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When it comes to physical and sexual abuse against kids, detectives and prosecutors who work those cases say there are common misconceptions. Some are about the kids themselves . Some are about the kinds of people who commit these crimes. And some are about the evidence. In recent years, there’s been a boom in the popularity of TV shows about forensic science, such as “Forensic Files,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and various spin-offs, like “CSI: Miami.” In these shows, forensic scientists
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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A good burger is a glorious thing. The confluence of savory meat, fresh toppings, soft bread and flavorful condiments creates a nearly perfect bite. I say “nearly” because the burger-eating experience can’t go on forever. Eventually, you’ve eaten the thing, and that’s when the sadness sets in (that is, until you fix yourself another). The thing about burgers is that burger nirvana teeters on the knife’s edge of mediocrity and greatness. Of course, it
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Ashland New Plays Festival will present four playwrights’ new works at its 27th annual festival from Oct. 17–21 at the Unitarian Center, 87 Fourth St., in Ashland. The winners are: • Ian August for “The Excavation of Mary Anning.” Synopsis: In 19th century England, fossil hunter Mary Anning combs the earth for glimpses of the ancient past while also fighting to claim her legacy in a society that refuses to acknowledge her worth. Ian August is a New Jersey-based playwright and librettist. His wor
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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July 16, 1950 - June 26, 2018 Craig E. Sutton passed away peacefully at home June 26, 2018 with his family by his side following a long battle with cancer. Craig was born July 16, 1950 and lived in Southern Oregon his entire life. At an early age he learned to love and appreciate the outdoors, hunting, and fishing with his late father, Robert B. Sutton. Craig took his experience and passion for the outdoors and turned them into a career as a hunting and fishing guide that lasted more than 45 yea
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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A Sams Valley man was arraigned on murder and other charges for allegedly slaying his estranged wife Saturday and burning her body in a fire he ignited at his home. Kevin Dean Hicks, 52, made his initial appearance Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court on charges of murder, first-degree arson and abuse of a corpse in the killing of Tammy Raye Hicks. During the brief hearing in which Hicks appeared from the Jackson County Jail via closed-circuit television, Hicks answered “obviously, yes sir” wh
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Watch Now SEARCH The_Protectors.jpg Podcast: The Protectors — Part 3 BY Ryan Pfeil & Vickie Aldous of the Mail Tribune ... In our final episode in this 3-part series, we talk with detectives and prosecutors about common misconceptions people have about child victim cases. They also share what you can do to help kids. Share This Story Man arrested for murder, corpse abuse after Sams Valley fire Ginger Rogers portrait now resides at Jacksonville Inn Child victims' courage inspires inves
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A 60-bed care facility for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients is coming soon to west Medford. The 24,700-square-foot Kinsington Oak Grove will be built on a 2.4-acre lot at 77 Oak Grove Road, just south of Bi-Mart. The plan was approved unanimously in mid-June by Medford’s Site Plan and Architectural Commission, according to city Planning Director Matt Brinkley. “Memory care is a service that is in higher and higher demand, certainly so in Jackson County,” Brinkley said. “As we have more people g