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Emergency services, Dec. 1 Wednesday Nov 30, 2016 at 7:49 PM Nov 30, 2016 at 7:49 PM Felony arrests Vehicle Theft — Christian James Sleeper, 23, of Eugene. Talent police arrested Sleeper Tuesday on an additional felony charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Jackson County sheriff's deputies originally arrested Sleeper Tuesday on an out-of-county warrant for violating his parole on a previous first-degree burglary conviction. He rem
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Our View: Housing crisis hits students especially hard Thursday Dec 1, 2016 at 12:01 AM It may sound far-fetched that 1,364 students in the Medford School District are homeless, but it is reality. And the number of homeless students is growing. Thanks to the efforts of the Maslow Project, those students are getting help with basic necessities and with schoolwork, but the need for affordable housing continues. It's important to realize that most of these children are not
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William J. Gaddis Thursday Dec 1, 2016 at 2:00 AM December 18, 1932 - November 17, 2016 William J. Gaddis, 83, of Medford, Ore. passed away November 17, 2016 at his home. He was born December 18, 1932 in Baker City, Ore. and attended Saint Francis High School there. During the Korean Conflict he served in the U.S. Air Force and afterward attended various colleges in southern California. He married Kathleen T. Zabel January 11, 1953 in Caldwell, Idaho. They moved to Medfo
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Former 3-time Oregon AG Hardy Meyers dies Myers Wednesday Nov 30, 2016 at 3:27 PM Nov 30, 2016 at 3:27 PM The Associated Press SALEM — Hardy Myers, a lawyer who became a politician in the Oregon Legislature in his 30s and rose to the position of House speaker, and then was elected state attorney general three times, has died at age 77. He was remembered for defending Oregon's physician-assisted suicide law, a case that reached the U.S. Sup
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FBI names new special agent in charge of Portland division Wednesday Nov 30, 2016 at 5:55 PM The Associated Press PORTLAND — The FBI has named a new special agent in charge of the Portland division, to replace a man who is retiring at the end of January. FBI Director James B. Comey said Wednesday that Loren Cannon, who has been with the FBI since 1998, will assume his new role in late January. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported that the current top FBI official in
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Camelot Theatre stages Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'South Pacific' The cast of Camelot Theatre's "South Pacific." Photo by Steve Sutfin/Brian O'Connor Wednesday Nov 30, 2016 at 4:51 PM Nov 30, 2016 at 5:16 PM Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune @VickieAldous The musical "South Pacific" has popular Broadway numbers, comedy and island romance — but also a heartfelt message about the damaging effects of racism and prejudice. The now-classic Richard Rodg
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A gospel kind of Christmas Britney Simpson and Bishop Mayfield join Rogue Valley Chorale for a gospel-style holiday concert. Photos courtesy of Laura Rich Wednesday Nov 30, 2016 at 4:24 PM Nov 30, 2016 at 5:15 PM Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune "Glory Hallelujah to the Newborn King" —  the Rogue Valley Chorale's contribution to the holiday concert season — will feature the 100-voice choir directed by Laurie Anne Hunter, along with
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Parents sue for $20 million over daughter's jail death In this Nov. 17, 2015, photo, Russell Pitkin of Portland holds a photo of his daughter, Madaline, at her confirmation. Madaline Pitkin died in the Washington County Jail on April 24, 2014. Pitkin, a heroin addict, was suffering from withdrawal and had asked medical staff for help four times. The parents have filed a $20 million lawsuit against the health contractor that had been providing medical services at the jail. (Kristyna Wentz-Graff/T
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Parents sue for $20 million over daughter's jail death In this Nov. 17, 2015, photo, Russell Pitkin of Portland holds a photo of his daughter, Madaline, at her confirmation. Madaline Pitkin died in the Washington County Jail on April 24, 2014. Pitkin, a heroin addict, was suffering from withdrawal and had asked medical staff for help four times. The parents have filed a $20 million lawsuit against the health contractor that had been providing medical services at the jail. (Kristyna Wentz-Graff/T
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UPDATE: Police officer shot in Tacoma dies at hospital Wednesday Nov 30, 2016 at 2:00 AM Nov 30, 2016 at 10:11 PM The Associated Press SEATTLE — A police officer who was shot multiple times in Tacoma while responding to a domestic violence call died Wednesday night, while police worked to arrest a suspect they believed was still barricaded in the home with a gun, authorities said. Tacoma Police spokeswoman Loretta Cool said the officer was
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UPDATE: Police officer shot in Tacoma dies at hospital Wednesday Nov 30, 2016 at 2:00 AM Nov 30, 2016 at 10:11 PM The Associated Press SEATTLE — A police officer who was shot multiple times in Tacoma while responding to a domestic violence call died Wednesday night, while police worked to arrest a suspect they believed was still barricaded in the home with a gun, authorities said. Tacoma Police spokeswoman Loretta Cool said the officer was
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HELFRICH FIRED Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich has been fired after four years with the Ducks. Two years removed from playing for the national championship, Oregon had a five-game losing streak, went 4-8 and finished at the bottom of the Pac-12 Conference North Division. THOMAS BOYD/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday Nov 29, 2016 at 7:57 PM Nov 29, 2016 at 10:13 PM By Anne M. PetersonThe Associated Press EUGENE — Oregon has fired coach Mark Helf
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HELFRICH FIRED Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich has been fired after four years with the Ducks. Two years removed from playing for the national championship, Oregon had a five-game losing streak, went 4-8 and finished at the bottom of the Pac-12 Conference North Division. THOMAS BOYD/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday Nov 29, 2016 at 7:57 PM Nov 29, 2016 at 10:13 PM By Anne M. PetersonThe Associated Press EUGENE — Oregon has fired coach Mark Helf
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Lightly Loved Toys brings Christmas to local kids Eden Greager, 18, left, Connor Greager, 17, and mom Kathy Greager, of Medford, unload toys they scored on Black Friday deals to donate to families this Christmas. Mail Tribune / Jamie Lusch Monday Nov 28, 2016 at 2:56 PM Nov 29, 2016 at 7:38 AM Buffy Pollock for the Mail Tribune While many Rogue Valley residents descended on local stores for bulk socks, discounted electronics and popular "door bus
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Southern Oregon no match for OSU's height OSU's Drew Eubanks looks for an open shot while guarded by SOU's Jordan Hunt, left, and Tristen Holmes, right, Monday. ANDY CRIPE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday Nov 28, 2016 at 2:00 AM Nov 28, 2016 at 9:50 PM By Kyle OdegardThe Associated Press CORVALLIS — Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle said he got mad when the ball wasn't passed to Drew Eubanks in the post. "He should have got it on every possession
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Southern Oregon no match for OSU's height OSU's Drew Eubanks looks for an open shot while guarded by SOU's Jordan Hunt, left, and Tristen Holmes, right, Monday. ANDY CRIPE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday Nov 28, 2016 at 2:00 AM Nov 28, 2016 at 9:50 PM By Kyle OdegardThe Associated Press CORVALLIS — Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle said he got mad when the ball wasn't passed to Drew Eubanks in the post. "He should have got it on every possession
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Ducks come back Boise State's Paris Austin, left, grabs a loose ball ahead of Oregon's Keith Smith during the first half Monday in Eugene. The Ducks rallied for a 68-63 victory. CHRIS PIETSCH/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday Nov 28, 2016 at 2:00 AM Nov 28, 2016 at 11:04 PM By Ron RichmondThe Associated Press EUGENE — Dylan Ennis scored 18 points and No. 23 Oregon rallied for a 68-63 victory over Boise State on Monday night. Tyler Dorsey added 1
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Ducks come back Boise State's Paris Austin, left, grabs a loose ball ahead of Oregon's Keith Smith during the first half Monday in Eugene. The Ducks rallied for a 68-63 victory. CHRIS PIETSCH/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday Nov 28, 2016 at 2:00 AM Nov 28, 2016 at 11:04 PM By Ron RichmondThe Associated Press EUGENE — Dylan Ennis scored 18 points and No. 23 Oregon rallied for a 68-63 victory over Boise State on Monday night. Tyler Dorsey added 1
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Man arrested for allegedly stealing marijuana plant, pointing gun at woman Monday Oct 12, 2015 at 11:49 AM Oct 12, 2015 at 11:49 AM A man was arrested early Sunday after he allegedly swiped a medical marijuana plant from a Medford backyard, then pointed a gun at the plant's owner when she chased after him in her car. Justin Nadeau, 27, is suspected of stealing the plant from a home in the 1200 block of Corona Avenue. Medford police Lt. Mike Budre
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Schools of hard knocks: County's homeless student rate rises Art therapist Lacey Renae works with a 7-year-old Maslow Project client Tuesday in Medford. Mail Tribune / Denise Baratta Tuesday Nov 29, 2016 at 3:35 PM Nov 30, 2016 at 9:14 AM Teresa Thomas Mail Tribune @teresathomas_MT The number of homeless students is at an all-time high across the state, with Jackson County ranking second with 2,452 students, according to data released by the