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Medford
Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jackson County Salvation Army's annual Back to School Giveaway reached a record-breaking attendance, serving almost 500 children with essential school supplies amid growing community need. KOBI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local private basketball coach in Southern Oregon arrested for inappropriate contact with an underage child, authorities seek additional victims. Rogue River Press
- ➤ Oregon State Police arrest a Grants Pass man, Justin Lee Concha, for multiple child sex abuse charges, including sexual assault of an animal, and urge potential victims to come forward. MedfordAlert
- ➤ A former Medford nurse, Dani Schofield, accused of assaulting 44 patients by diverting fentanyl, seeks to pause her civil case due to ongoing criminal proceedings. KDRV
- ➤ The Medford Police Department confiscated over 50 pounds of meth and fentanyl in two separate incidents on Aug. 6 and Aug. 8, arresting one individual. KDRV
- ➤ Oregon State Police arrested two men and seized 60 pounds of fentanyl-laced pills on I-5 in Jackson County, potentially aimed for Portland. KOBI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Catholic relic, the bone of St. Jude Thaddeus, will be exhibited at Sacred Heart Church in Medford to offer hope and comfort to attendees. KOBI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A third West Nile Virus case was detected in Jackson County within two weeks, prompting health advisories and precautions. KDRV
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Southern Oregon Flea Market
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N O O H R A Healing Session with Vanessa
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Rogue Broadband BrewFest 2024
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Velvet Flea Market - Vintage and Handmade Goods
Explore a vibrant outdoor market featuring vintage, handmade, and up-cycled clothing and accessories, along with local food and beverages at Forage Coffee Company.
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