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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rogue Retreat’s Hope Kitchen in Medford employs unhoused people in an eight week internship that trains them for work and stable housing while earning their food handlers card—seven interns have secured jobs and eight found housing as the team prepares 120 breakfast and 320 dinner meals daily for local shelters. The program helps local residents gain skills and move toward a better future. KOBI-TV
- ➤ AllCare Health & the Jackson County Community Advisory Council granted $50,000 to the Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market to introduce $10 Protein Bucks for SNAP/EBT customers at its Medford and Ashland locations, aiming to improve access to local, protein-rich foods. The seasonal market supports local farmers & artisans with direct sales throughout the year. KDRV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson County District Attorney's Office said it will not file charges for a fatal stabbing in Central Point on June 8, 2024—finding that Edwin Poasa Galo used self-defense during a family dispute that left Fuavaa Edmond Umu dead and others injured—. KDRV
- ➤ The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday that no charges will be filed in the fatal stabbing of Fuavaa Edmond Umu—who died on June 8 after a violent altercation at a Central Point home—because investigators found insufficient evidence to disprove self-defense. MedfordAlert
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Logos Charter School’s Rogue Pack team won the 29th Annual Oregon Envirothon State Competition, earning their seventh state title and fourth consecutive win. The students will represent Oregon in Calgary this July. KDRV
- ➤ Rèal Brassuer, a second grade teacher at Abraham Lincoln Elementary, suffered a heart attack that led to heart failure and suspected rare leukemia after weeks of feeling unwell. He was flown to a Portland Providence hospital on Saturday and his family, including his wife Cheri who teaches at Lone Pine Elementary, is seeking community support — especially during teacher appreciation week. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office warns locals of phone scams in which callers claim to be Sheriff Aaron Grissom, saying there are civil documents to collect and asking for money via Bitcoin or gift cards. Officials advise residents to hang up and verify any calls using the official agency number — law enforcement will never request payment over the phone. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Slayden Constructors, Inc. will lead a $302M upgrade at the Regional Water Reclamation Facility in White City to meet new permit limits on phosphorus and nitrogen—funded by sewer revenue bonds and an EPA low-interest loan. Sewer rates will rise gradually as design concludes by September 2026 and construction wraps up by September 2028, with full compliance expected by September 2030. KDRV
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Seattle Studs vs Medford Rogues Baseball Game 2
6:30-9 p.m. — Medford Rogues Baseball Club — $10-$13 — Catch an exciting baseball game followed by a dazzling 16+ minute fireworks show.
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Soroptimist Garden Tour
12:00 AM — Four Rogue Valley Gardens — Ticket prices may vary — Explore beautiful gardens on a self-guided tour through the Rogue Valley.
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Cascade Collegiate League Showcase vs. Medford Rogues (Game 3)
6:30-9 p.m. — Medford Rogues Baseball Club — Adult beverages discounted — Enjoy Thirsty Thursday with a variety of drinks and a game of baseball.
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