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Medford
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, a man and a woman fell off their kayaks on the Rogue River near Chinook Park and both were rescued after the man was missing for nearly an hour—Josephine County Sheriff's deputies and a rescue boat from Baker Park later located him safe. KOBI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Raul Meza-Solorio was sentenced to 15 years in prison (plus three years of post-prison supervision) after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the 2017 drive-by shooting that killed Christian Barajas on Chestnut Street in Medford. MedfordAlert
- ➤ Authorities are searching for Gold Hill man Roland (Rolly) Renfro, 73, who went missing on July 14 after leaving his home on Rogue River Highway and was last seen driving his silver 2015 Ford F-350 pickup with a personalized plate reading ELK-RNR without its trailer while he was accompanied by his small pug-terrier mix dog and has daily medication needs. MedfordAlert
- ➤ Detectives from the Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team served a search warrant last Thursday at a rural farm on the 15,000 block of Highway 62 in Eagle Point where nearly 1,000 marijuana plants, 22 pounds of processed cannabis, and about $3,000 in cash were seized—resulting in a $15,000 fine for the landowner and felony drug charges for one person. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Oregon Historical Society is asking the city for an extra $50k to support its $1.2 million plan to transform a downtown property into a smaller event center — Councilor Jessica Ayers said the request was submitted through the Council Community Initiative Fund after an initial grant of $50k. The society replaced nine HVAC units this summer and said the project is estimated to be completed in about one year. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Today, the Medford City Council voted to put a proposed 2% transient lodging tax increase (from 11% to 13%) on the November ballot to help fund the Creekside Quarter redevelopment project. The $500 million plan may add a minor league baseball stadium, conference center, and hotels while only affecting visitors staying in short-term accommodations. KDRV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The iconic Prospect Historic Hotel closed its doors on July 14 after new owners took over less than a year ago, leaving its future uncertain. Built in the late 1800s and on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel has welcomed travelers since 1892—its future remains unknown. KOBI-TV
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Keep Flying Concert
7-11 p.m. — Rockafairy — Cost TBA — Enjoy a night of dynamic punk, pop, and hardcore music from the New York band Keep Flying.
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PEL: West Coast Kings vs Medford Rogues - Game 2
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Medford Rogues Baseball Club — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy the excitement of live baseball and the chance to win raffle baskets filled with exclusive team merchandise.
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PEL- West Coast Kings vs Medford Rogues Game 3
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Medford Rogues Baseball Club — Discount food and beverage offers available — Celebrate with friends and enjoy a night of exciting baseball action.
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Free Music and Wine Series Featuring Chasing Keridwyn
6-8 p.m. — RoxyAnn Winery — Free entry — Relax with award-winning wines and live music on a lovely summer evening.
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Ambrose & Galfano Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Walkabout Brewing Co. — Check local listings for cost — Experience the harmonious fusion of two talented musicians at this lively event.
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Brothers Osborne Concert
7:30 p.m. — Britt Pavilion — Tickets available — Enjoy live country music from the talented duo Brothers Osborne.
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Paranormal Cirque 2
7:30 p.m. — Rogue Valley Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling and chilling circus fusion of acrobatics, illusion, and the paranormal.
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Tarzan - The Musical
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling adventure of Tarzan live on stage in Medford.
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Tarzan - The Musical
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the thrilling tale of Tarzan brought to life on stage in Medford.
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Music and Wine Series Featuring Robbie DaCosta
6-8 p.m. — RoxyAnn Winery — Free entry — Enjoy live dance-worthy music paired with award-winning wines at this lively event.
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