Daily
Medford
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rogue Valley Food System Network, a local group of food leaders, reported that food insecurity in our region is higher than in the rest of the state and that many children and students lack reliable access to meals. The group has developed an action plan — building on lessons from Covid-19 and the Almeda fire — that calls for investments in our local farm economy and reductions in food waste to strengthen the food system. KOBI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A mother and daughter duo from California are in jail after passing counterfeit bills at several Jackson County businesses — deputies arrested the 42-year-old Samantha O’Neil and her 18-year-old daughter Jamie O’Neil Saturday morning at the Medford Hobby Lobby parking lot, where they also found over seven grams of meth and a meth pipe on Samantha. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Medford Police are investigating an early Friday morning assault — a man was found unconscious with a serious head injury at Lowe’s parking lot on Highway 62 — and he is in intensive care as a suspect remains detained. KOBI-TV
- ➤ A California woman and her daughter were arrested in Medford Saturday after businesses reported receiving fake $20 bills—deputies tracked a silver 2005 Toyota Camry with California plates, searched it at a local parking lot, uncovered numerous counterfeit bills, and found 7.2 grams of meth and a pipe with the woman. MedfordAlert
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ashland Independent Film Festival completed its 24th year this past weekend — drawing one of its largest turnouts ever. It will begin accepting film submissions in September — with plans underway for special events celebrating its 25th anniversary. KOBI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southern Oregon University will raise both resident and non-resident undergraduate tuition and fees by (4.97%) this fall after its board of trustees approved the increase, and President Rick Bailey warned that higher costs may keep some students from enrolling. He advised prospective students to meet with a financial aid advisor before making enrollment decisions. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Medford is moving forward with a $300M wastewater treatment plant upgrade mandated by new state rules to protect the Rogue River—work will finish by September 2028. Bonds and federal loans will pay for the project, and sewer rates for residents will increase over the next decade. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Medford Police hosted their Drug Take Back and Rogue Shred event on Saturday at the city hall parking lot—residents could safely dispose of confidential documents and unwanted prescriptions in provided bags. KOBI-TV
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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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The Brothers Reed Concert
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Dunbar Farms/Rocky Knoll Tasting Room — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy Folk, Bluegrass, and Americana with entertaining sibling banter.
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Sip n' Stitch
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Great Harvest Bread Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a creative morning of stitching, snacks, and conversation.
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Rogue Comic Con
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Pear Blossom Park — Free admission — Celebrate pop culture with special guests, vendors, workshops, and family-friendly fun.
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Waitress Musical Performance
8:00-10:30 PM — Oregon Cabaret Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy this Broadway musical featuring an all-female creative team and a recipe for happiness.
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Public Run Day
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Medford Railroad Park — Free entry — Ride diesel trains and explore the fun at this family-friendly event.
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Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters Concert
8 PM - 12 AM — The Talent Club — Cost not specified — Experience the soulful tunes of Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters amidst a lively atmosphere.
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