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Friday, January 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Hillcrest Road's two-month closure for enhancements like road reconstruction and improved drainage in Medford impacts local businesses but comes with long-term growth prospects.  KOBI-TV

CRIME NEWS

  • Negasi Zuberi, also known as Justin Hyche, will represent himself at his upcoming sentencing in federal court for kidnapping and assault, after being found guilty on seven counts.  KDRV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A threat made by a student at South Medford High School was investigated and deemed not credible, with school operations continuing as normal.  MedfordAlert

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Oregon residents can now renew vehicle registrations at nine new kiosks located in Fred Meyer stores across the state, offering convenience and accessibility.  KDRV

HEALTH NEWS

  • Oregon's largest healthcare worker's strike enters its second week as nurses demand fair contracts, with Providence Health System submitting new proposals and negotiations set to resume.  KOBI-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration

    Celebrate the release of Rebecca Yarros’ third book in The Empyrean Series, Onyx Storm, at Barnes & Noble with proof of purchase required for attendance.

    Mon, 1/20/25

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  • Community Axe Throwing Event for Young Adults

    Axe throwing event aimed at young adults aged 18-28 to foster community connections and friendships in a fun and supportive environment.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • Jen Ambrose Concert at Padigan

    Enjoy a live performance by Jen Ambrose at Padigan in Medford.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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  • Strategic Board Games Gathering

    A gathering at Mellelo Coffee Roasters to explore and play various strategic board games with an emphasis on learning new games.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Karaoke Night at The Black Sheep Pub

    Experience a lively karaoke night hosted by KJ Merripen or KJ Fox every Thursday at The Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, welcoming all ages to showcase their singing talents.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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  • Weekly Medford Cars and Coffee Meet

    Every Saturday morning, car enthusiasts gather to showcase their vehicles and enjoy a coffee at Southern Oregon Orthopedics.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Jim Witter's Musical Evening

    Enjoy an evening with Jim Witter as he performs songs centered around love at the Craterian Theater.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • Weekly NA Meetings for Drug Addiction Support

    These weekly meetings provide a supportive environment for individuals seeking help with drug addiction.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.

~ Benjamin Franklin

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