Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members are invited to attend volunteer training at the Medford Severe Weather Shelter where they will review operations to help unhoused residents during extreme weather. Interested individuals must RSVP (by Jan. 5) to secure a spot. KDRV
- ➤ Medford Alert News had a record year in 2025 with over 1.2 million views and millions of social media impressions — publishing 916 articles and evolving into a nonprofit that supports local journalism in Medford. The outlet also partnered with local organizations to aid community projects. MedfordAlert
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Gold Hill bar, Lucky’s, has recently seen multiple customers win jackpots with prizes ranging from about $900 to nearly $25,000. Owner Janice Grimes—who loves seeing winners—said the wins help keep business steady during slower times. KDRV
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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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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