Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Mail Tribune 100, May 21, 1921 By Alissa Corman May 21, 2021 12:00 AM A A The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago May 21, 1921 PAGE IS CROWDED WITH HAPPY ‘KIDS’ The Mail Tribune and the Geo. A. Hunt Co. played host this morning at the Page theatre to the kids of the city, presenting the movie, “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch,” to the largest outpouring of boys and girls in the history of Medford. The Page was packed and jammed from orchestra pit t
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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You can help businesses rebuilding after fire By Mail Tribune Editorial Board May 21, 2021 12:00 AM A A Businesses that lost buildings and inventory in last September’s Almeda fire are struggling back. Some have been forced to close their doors, but others are hanging on, hoping to recover along with the rest of the economy as the risk of COVID-19 transmission eases and the burned communities rebuild. If, like many of those fortunate not to have been living in the fire’s path, you are wondering
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Emergency services, Jan. 24 By Mark Freeman Jan 23, 2017 12:00 AM A A Felony arrests Robbery — Alejandro Medina-Mello, 18, no address available. Medford police Monday arrested Medina-Mello on three counts of second-degree robbery, one count of first-degree robbery and two counts of third-degree assault. He was lodged Monday in the Jackson County Jail on $330,000 bail. Drugs — Joshua James Brisson, 31, no known address. Medford police Sunday arrested Brisson on charges of possession of methamphet
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Gadsden flag not a red flag at gun club May 21, 2021 12:00 AM A A Can the Ashland Gun Club fly a Gadsden flag on its property? — George, via phone There is no specific clause prohibiting flags or signage outlined in the lease the Ashland Gun & Archery Club maintains with the city of Ashland, according to City Manager Pro Tem Adam Hanks. “There is no particular history or story behind the Gadsden flag at the Ashland Gun & Archery Club. It just represents a historic and patriotic symbol of
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Live music, Rogue Valley growers markets and more: May 21 By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 20, 2021 11:25 AM A A Photo courtesy of Free Family Days with Whistlegraph. See listing below. In Focus: Free Family Days with Whistlegraph The Southern Oregon University artist’s group Whistlegraph will hand out complimentary sketchbooks and drawing utensils (one set per family) to the first 40 families who find them on the giant quilt at the entrance to Lithia Park in Ashland from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Live Rogue Valley theater, livestream plays: May 21 By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 20, 2021 11:18 AM A A The cast of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” which wraps up this weekend at Randall Theatre Company’s Ghostlight Playhouse in downtown Medford. See listing below. Editor’s note : Because of changing COVID-19 restrictions in place in Oregon, please call businesses or check their websites to confirm all listed events. Barnstormers Theatre: 112 Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass. See barnstormersgp
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Local livestreams, Rogue Valley virtual events: May 21 By Troy Heie By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 20, 2021 11:10 AM A A The Southern Oregon University Percussion Ensemble and Left Edge Percussion will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27, via livestream on SOU’s Center for the Arts YouTube channel. See listing below. In Focus: SOU Percussion Ensemble & Left Edge Percussion The Southern Oregon University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Bryan Jeffs, and Left Edge Percussion, led by Terr
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Taste sunshine in pineapple ceviche By Sarah Lemon Updated: May 20, 2021 09:09 AM A A As temperatures cool this week, a taste of sunshine can be had from supermarkets stocking fresh pineapple. The tropical fruit is enjoying its peak season, on which I capitalized this week by purchasing three whole pineapples to use in a variety of ways. The first was for breakfast, highlighted in this blog’s previous post . Another way to use pineapple, which many cooks don’t consider, is as a serving vessel. I
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Concert to benefit SOU food pantry By Allayana Darrow Updated: May 20, 2021 10:55 AM A A Blue Star Band member Geo Betus will perform at a concert benefiting the SOU student food pantry on May 23. ASHLAND — The Oregon Center for the Arts will host a concert benefiting the Southern Oregon University student food pantry at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 23. The free event, “Feed Body and Soul,” will be livestreamed from the SOU Music Recital Hall on the Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel. The progr
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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New law gives Oregon tenants until 2022 to pay back rent By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America Updated: May 20, 2021 10:12 AM A A PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a measure into law Wednesday that gives tenants facing financial struggles during the coronavirus pandemic more time to pay their past-due rent. People now have until Feb. 28, 2022, to pay back rent, instead of facing a July deadline. “Everyone deserves a warm, safe, dry place to call home — and during th
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Emergency Services, May 21 By Nick Morgan May 20, 2021 08:00 AM A A Felony arrests Weapon Use — Albert Alexander Haag, 63, of the 500 block of Covered Bridge Road, Rogue River. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies arrested Haag Wednesday on felony charges of unlawful use of a weapon and strangulation, and on misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree assault constituting domestic violence and interfering with someone making a police report. He was held in the Jackson County Jail Wednesday on $27,500 bail
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Sheriff’s office investigating fatal head-on crash By Ryan Pfeil Updated: May 20, 2021 10:32 AM A A Misc. Emergency One person has died following a Thursday morning traffic crash on Rogue River Drive, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported. Police and fire units responded at 7:25 a.m. to the two-vehicle head-on crash, in the 4000 block of the road, near Takelma County Park, according to dispatch records and sheriff’s office spokesman Mike Moran. “At this point, one person has died, and the
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Podcast: Pineapple shines in waffles, ceviche By Sarah Lemon Updated: May 20, 2021 09:09 AM A A Brighten dishes, from breakfast waffles to seafood ceviche, with the taste of sunshine during pineapple season, touted by food writer Sarah Lemon. Mail Tribune · The Whole Dish Episode 155
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Raiders headed to World Series for title defense By Danny Penza Updated: May 19, 2021 06:16 PM A A Andy Atkinson / Mail TribuneThe SOU softball team celebrates at the end of the game Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Community Park in Medford. Ever since its 2020 season was suspended and ultimately canceled 26 games in last spring, the Southern Oregon University softball players’ eyes have been on returning to the NAIA World Series at the next opportunity. With three straight wins at their postseason h
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Teacher disarmed school shooter, hugged her until help came By AP Updated: May 19, 2021 04:50 PM A A Police tape marks a line outside Rigby Middle School following a shooting there earlier Thursday, May 6, 2021, in Rigby, Idaho. Authorities said that two students and a custodian were injured, and a female student has been taken into custody. (AP Photo/Natalie Behring) RIGBY, Idaho (AP) — When a student opened fire at an Idaho middle school, teacher Krista Gneiting directed children to safety, ru
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Phoenix chalk art event to raise awareness about endangered species By Ryan Pfeil Updated: May 19, 2021 03:13 PM A A A Saturday event will cover sidewalks around the Phoenix Civic Center with chalk art to raise awareness of endangered species. Chalk It Up, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 22, at the Civic Center, 220 N. Main St., Phoenix, is free and open to the public, according to the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy and Pollinator Project Rogue Valley. The inaugural event will follow Nati
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Crater student places at DECA nationals By Joe Zavala Updated: May 19, 2021 09:30 AM A A Lily Young Crater High junior Lily Young placed second in marketing communications at the Distributive Education Clubs of America International Career Development Conference, the best individual finish in school history. Young and Crater senior Abe Hull, who competed in quick-serve restaurant management, advanced to the finals after performing well at DECA’s State Career Development Conference then shining i
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Emergency services, May 19 By Mail Tribune staff May 19, 2021 08:00 AM A A Felony arrests Arson — Daoud Reginald Brown, 50, of Bellevue, Washington. Medford police arrested Brown Monday on a felony charge of first-degree arson and a first-degree charge of recklessly endangering another person. He was held in the Jackson County Jail Tuesday on $100,000 bail. Witness Tampering — Cory J. Worker, 31, of Taylorville, Illinois. Medford police arrested Worker Monday on four additional felony counts of
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Handful of Oregon counties vote to consider move into Idaho By AP Updated: May 19, 2021 03:25 PM A A This Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 photo shows Fort Rock from the west side of the turf ring in Lake County, Ore. (Mark Morical/The Bulletin via AP) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Five eastern Oregon counties voted Tuesday in support of considering becoming part of Idaho. Baker, Grant, Lake, Malheur and Sherman counties join Union and Jefferson, which voted last year to require county officials to study or pro
Mail Tribune (Medford, OR — Wayback)
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Medford teen dies after being struck by vehicle while on bike By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 19, 2021 09:24 AM A A A Medford teenager died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike Sunday evening, according to a news release. The bicyclist, identified by Medford police as 14-year-old Mason Ridgeway, was traveling westbound on McQuire Way and was gaining speed on a downhill section of the road. He was wearing a helmet. A 2012 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 16-year-old whom police did