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Medford
Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ron Kramer, the executive director of the Southern Oregon Historical Society, announced he will retire on August 22 after decades of involvement with the organization. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Medford invites community input on the Downtown 2040 Plan to improve housing, business growth, and walkability, alongside announcing a mayoral change and hiring a new city manager. KOBI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Mexican restaurant in Medford was sentenced for fraudulently obtaining over $759,000 in COVID-19 relief funds by submitting false claims, and must pay substantial fines and restitution. KDRV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Warner Peak Fire in Oregon is 51% contained at 65,002 acres, with efforts focusing on hotspots and weather preparations. KDRV
- ➤ The National Weather Service in Medford issues a Red Flag Warning for parts of Rogue Valley & Northern California due to potential fire starts from abundant lightning on dry fuels, in effect Saturday from 1 PM to 9 PM. MedfordAlert
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jackson County Fire District 5 is projecting significant cuts including eight firefighter positions due to a budget deficit of $1.5 to $3 million. KOBI-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Butterfly Club in Medford introduces Bugsy's Steakhouse, a gangster-themed menu featuring high-end, locally sourced meats starting August 22. KOBI-TV
- ➤ A Los Angeles-based cookie franchise, Cookie Plug, known for its thick cookies and hip-hop vibe, is opening in The Village at Medford Center, offering 12 cookie flavors and a 'Purple Drank' lemonade. KOBI-TV
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
- ➤ A Google Maps glitch misdirects travelers in southern Oregon by wrongly showing major routes closed, causing detours and safety concerns due to nearby wildfire activity. MedfordAlert
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Southern Oregon Flea Market
Experience a vibrant community gathering with over 400 vendors and a diverse array of goods at the Southern Oregon Flea Market.
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N O O H R A Healing Session with Vanessa
Experience a transformative healing session focusing on breath, beauty, and connection through various modalities such as yoga, meditation, and ceremony.
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Rogue Broadband BrewFest 2024
Experience a vibrant celebration of award-winning microbrews from the Pacific Northwest at the Rogue Broadband BrewFest featuring independent breweries and opportunities for direct participation.
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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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Intimate Acoustic Blues Duo Performance by Michael & Mike
Experience soulful melodies and rich vocals from the acoustic blues duo Michael & Mike at Tap & Vine, showcasing both original compositions and classic reimaginings.
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