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Medford
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tyson Thompson from Medford Parks and Recreation demonstrated headstone cleaning techniques to soldiers from Hotel Company, 141 Support Battalion—at the I.O.O.F. Eastwood Cemetery on April 13—as part of an effort to restore veteran graves. Rogue River Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crater Lake Avenue between Alpine Court and Temple Drive is closed after a serious crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle, with the motorcyclist sustaining significant injuries and taken to a nearby hospital while officials have deployed the STAR team and expect the road closure to last for an extended period. MedfordAlert
- ➤ A fire broke out at Medford Plaza Apartments on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. when an appliance in the laundry room ignited—first responders quickly contained the blaze and closed S. Oakdale from 8th St. to 11th St. and 10th St. from King to Ivy until the area was secured. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Evans Valley Fire District board gave chief Tom Davidson a glowing review for his work—after taking extra months to use a new evaluation format. Davidson was hired nearly two years ago and his performance has been strongly praised since then. Rogue River Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After sweeping Crosspoint Christian at home, the Rogue River Jr. Sr. High baseball team lost two five-inning games by 12-2 and then lost against a Class 3A team. Rogue River Press
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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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Community Garage Sale for Rogue Community Cat Rescue
4-7 p.m. — Blossom Hills Early Learning Center — Free entry — Explore treasures while supporting local feline rescues at this two-day garage sale.
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Public Run Day
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Medford Railroad Park — Free rides — Enjoy a delightful day riding diesel trains at the scenic Medford Railroad Park.
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Sleeping Beauty - The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
7-8:30 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life by a mesmerizing ballet performance.
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Mariachi Herencia De Mexico
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket info TBA — Experience a new generation of mariachi music with the Latin Grammy-nominated group Mariachi Herencia de México.
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Rogue Valley Clinic — The Street Dog Coalition
9 a.m. — United Way of Jackson County — Free services — Offering veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness.
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First Aid & CPR Training & Certification
9 AM – 2 PM — BBSI Medford — Free — Learn essential life-saving skills in both adult and child CPR and first aid.
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