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The Medford City Council approved a $541,083 contract to add about 1,800 feet of new sidewalks near local schools on Oct.

7. The project, part of the Low-Income School Sidewalks Program, will improve routes near several schools (funded by state and local tax funds).

More than 130 Dutch Bros locations will donate $1 from every drink sold today — from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. — to Silver Rail Elementary’s PTO to fund relief programs that support students, staff and families after last week's tragedy.

Eagle Point School District 9 is partnering with other Rogue Valley districts today to review security tools and protocols — including staff training and classroom emergency preparations — to keep students and staff safe.

Local advocate Laura Hall was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ after skipping one routine mammogram and received treatment at Providence breast center in Medford; she urged others to keep up with their screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Rogue Community Health hosted its Rogue Way to Well-Being event in Medford on Thursday, where local health experts discussed staffing shortages and Medicaid changes.

The panel featured a keynote from Dr. Amy King plus remarks from Sen. Ron Wyden.

Jackson County Fire District 3 and Fire District 5 signed an agreement to merge operations effective Jan.

1, 2027, with District 3 providing all services and FD5 personnel transferring — Station 4 will reopen for 24-hour coverage by mid-May 2027.

DNA and dental tests identified U.S. Army Major Harry C.

Hoffmeyer who died 80+ years ago. The veteran will be buried at Eagle Point National Cemetery on Oct. 24 at 1:00 p.m. and his name at Manila American Cemetery will receive a rosette.

Homeowners facing wildfire coverage problems can speak with state insurance representatives at a Medford open house hosted by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation on Wednesday, Oct.

28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Medford Armory (1701 S. Pacific Highway) as part of a statewide series to explain coverage options.