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Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Uptown Cheapskate opened at the Village at Medford Center today, offering a mix of modern, vintage, athletic, western, and work-wear pieces to shoppers and sellers + employees say the store meets Medford’s growing interest in sustainable fashion. KOBI-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Recent data shows Oregon’s unemployment rate rose to 5.2%—the highest since the pandemic—with Jackson County at 5.7% and Josephine at 7.3%. Local agencies say the job market softened since October, prompting more workforce training in the Rogue Valley. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that Oregon will receive $197.3 million in 2026 to improve rural healthcare, and the Oregon Health Authority plans to invest the funds to support rural communities. More federal funding may follow over the next four years. Rogue River Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Village Fitness gym opened last Thursday at Village at Medford Center after a four-month renovation, featuring upgraded machines + new wellness equipment such as red-light therapy booths, hydro-massage beds, and saunas. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Dr. Robin Miller advises Medford residents to skip big New Year’s resolutions and set small, realistic goals this year. She recommends following doctors' advice for screenings (like mammograms) and preventative care to build lasting health. KOBI-TV
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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.
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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.
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