Medford Local News – Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Daily Medford

Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ New consumer protection laws take effect today as the Division of Financial Regulation — part of Oregon’s largest consumer service agency — implements rules aimed at protecting buyers. Rogue River Press

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Mt. Ashland Ski Area announced it will pause operations indefinitely today due to forecasted rain and low snowpack, and portions of the mountain will remain open until 4 p.m. Wednesday as customers await refund notifications. KDRV

MEDFORD EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

Robert Burns Night Celebration

5-8:30 p.m. — Bellview Grange — Ticket required — Celebrate Scottish tradition with haggis, poetry, and live music honoring Robert Burns.

Sat, 1/17/26

Saturday, January 17th, 2026
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Dirty Dancing In Concert

11 AM – 2 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic film like never before with live performances and music.

Sun, 1/25/26

Sunday, January 25th, 2026
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MEDFORD REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

MEDFORD JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

MEDFORD ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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