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Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Manny Sharp, a Medford Fire Department engineer, was awarded the 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor for saving three people from a house fire while off duty. KDRV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eagle Point's Police Department has joined the MADGE task force to strengthen efforts against drug crimes in Southern Oregon, contributing a full-time investigator. MedfordAlert
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The SORIN Innovation Expo aims to establish Southern Oregon as a technological hub by connecting tech-savvy workers with local businesses, featuring workshops on automation, AI, and future essential skills. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Medford School District is hosting a camp for incoming sixth graders to ease their transition into middle school with activities like cooking classes. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Middle Fork Fire near Crater Lake has burned 5,222 acres and remains 0% contained, with ongoing firefighting efforts. KDRV
- ➤ Fire danger level in Jackson and Josephine counties drops from 'extreme' to 'high', easing restrictions on public use of power-driven equipment. KDRV
- ➤ Oregon Department of Forestry reports successful containment of six fires and anticipates reduced fire risk in Jackson and Josephine counties due to cooler temperatures and expected rainfall. KOBI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A young boy in Medford, Oregon, is hospitalized and faces kidney failure after contracting an E. coli infection, leading to dialysis and blood transfusions. KOBI-TV
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