Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
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🏘️ Community
Medford Fire Department Deputy Fire Marshal Samantha Metheny — a longtime firefighter — is passing her legacy to her daughter, Mayson, who worked on the East Evans Creek fire and is now assigned to the Brewer Fire.
Mayson will pursue EMT certification this fall to build her career.
The Medford Composite Squadron held a ceremony at the CAP hangar at Rogue Valley International Medford Airport, where Second Lieutenant Colonel Jackson received the rare Ira C.
Eaker Award. Jackson will enlist in the Air Force and may pursue a career as a military training instructor or a JAG lawyer.
📰 Economy
USDA Acting Under Secretary Todd Lindsey announced that $80 million in loan guarantees will support Oregon timber businesses to expand lumber production and create rural jobs, with improved forest management to reduce wildfire risks.
The funding comes through USDA’s Timber Production Expansion Partnership + Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Programs.
🎓 Education
Former Oak Grove Elementary teacher Mary Carlon turned 100 Wednesday at Horton Plaza surrounded by friends, family, and former students.
She taught nearly 30 years and later volunteered, crediting her long life to good care and a loving community.
🏛️ Government
FEMA approved emergency funding for the Akawa Butte fire while denying assistance for the East Evans Creek and Rowe Creek fires, both surpassing the 200-home impact threshold, officials said.
Local lawmakers urged the federal government to give equal help to all affected rural communities.
🏥 Health
Mosquitoes collected near the Jackson County Expo in Central Point on July 21 tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the second detection in a two-week period.
Health officials note that the virus is most common during peak mosquito months (July–September) and advise using preventive measures.
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