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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ For nearly 40 years, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County has worked to protect local children from abuse—today during Child Abuse Awareness Month. Executive director Tammi Pitzen visited Sunrise this morning to explain how locals can spot abuse signs and attend free training seminars—she urged adults to take action. KOBI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Peterson was sentenced to 90 months for burglary and criminal mischief after he vandalized an elevator at Rogue Retreat—damaging it repeatedly and impacting access for those with disabilities while also damaging an officer's car during his arrest. KOBI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Crews have nearly finished demolishing North Medford High School's gym by removing 95% of the east and north walls nearly three weeks into the work, and the school has selected an architect and engineering team to start design work. Engineers will inspect the stability of the south and west walls (including the locker rooms, weight room and upper gyms) to decide whether to retrofit or rebuild the facility so a new space for PE, athletics and weightlifting is ready before school starts this fall. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation and Oregon AARP will host the Fraud Fighter Summit and Resource Fair on Saturday, April 12 — a free event starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Smullin Health Education Center on E. Barnett Road where speakers from the FTC and CCB will offer tips on identifying and preventing scams. MedfordAlert
- ➤ Medford City Council is considering changes to Main Street's bike lanes after mixed reactions from last fall's re-striping; in a meeting with Public Works director John Vial, the council selected three costed options ranging from 10k to $10 million and asked staff to study converting Main Street into a two-way road with bike lanes on both sides — no final decision has been scheduled. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Medford City Council met last week with Public Works Director John Vial to consider ideas for changing Main Street’s bike lanes that were re-striped in fall 2023—council chose three options from more than a dozen that range in cost from $10k to $10 million and directed staff to explore making the street two-way, though no final decision has been set. KOBI-TV
- ➤ State Representative Pam Marsh said two House Bills are coming to the Legislature to help protect Medford residents before and after wildfires; HB 3666 may be voted on today to let the Public Utility Commission certify utilities and HB 3917 would create a fund for fire survivors—details on the fund remain under discussion. KOBI-TV
TRAVEL NEWS
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No Man Left Behind Conference 2025
6-8 p.m. — 143 N Grape St, Medford, OR — Free entry — Focus on developing spiritual resilience for contemporary challenges in a supportive environment.
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Jordan World Circus
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Jackson County Expo — Family-friendly entertainment — Experience the thrill and wonder of one of North America’s premier traveling circuses.
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The Queen's Cartoonists Performance
8-10 a.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique blend of animation and live music that brings classic cartoons to life with jazz and comedy.
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2025 Medford Pear Blossom Festival
12-10 p.m. — Downtown Medford Visitor Center — Free outdoor festival — Enjoy a vibrant street fair with local vendors, crafts, and family-friendly fun in downtown Medford.
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Pear Blossom 10 Mile Run
8 AM – 5 PM — 301 W Main St, Medford, OR — Registration fees apply — Experience the ultimate running challenge in the scenic Pear Blossom Run.
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Third Thursday Comedy Night
7-10 p.m. — Liquid Lounge — $10 entry — Enjoy a night of laughter featuring professional comedians in a vibrant downtown setting.
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Zack Lyman Live Comedy Show
8 PM – 12 AM — Chadwicks Pub — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious night with nationally touring comedian Zack Lyman.
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Luna Tango at Belle Fiore
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Belle Fiore Winery — Cost Info not provided — Experience a captivating performance by a tango quintet featuring professional dancers.
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2025 Careers in Gear Event
9 AM – 2 PM — Jackson County Expo — Free entry — Explore career opportunities and inspirations for the next workforce generation.
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Earth Day Celebration
12:30-4 p.m. — ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with hands-on activities and local vendors at ScienceWorks.
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