Good morning, Medford.

Rogue Credit Union donated $1,500 to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Jackson County (serving nearly 5,000 children) as nearly 200 new registrations were added this past week following the singer’s passing.

An 18-year-old from Central Point was injured August after jumping from the Swinging Bridge — he now faces a long recovery.

His family’s GoFundMe nears half of a $50,000 goal as they plan a car wash at Oregon Eye and Vision Center on Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lithia and Driveway donated 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to ACCESS on Sept.

3 — supplies that will soon be distributed at ACCESS food pantries in Jackson County to help children get ready for school.

Southern Oregon’s food and drink scene will shine at the Rogue Flavor Showcase tomorrow from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Bigham Knoll Campus in Jacksonville — a first event featuring local farmers, panel discussions, mixology lessons, and live cooking demonstrations.

Rogue Community College trains future truck drivers with a focus on safety as wet weather approaches, providing hands-on training from industry experts covering pre-trip inspections and driving techniques to support local roads and job growth.

On Thursday, Sept. 3, the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest District lowered the fire danger level to moderate because of rainfall and cool temperatures - industrial fire precaution remains at level 2 and residents are urged to follow fire prevention rules.

Local Asante nurses in Medford expressed concern after an online alert sought traveling nurses for an unnamed southern Oregon hospital amid expiring contracts.

Union rep Kevin Roberts stressed there is no vote for a work stoppage and said contract talks will resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.

About 300 golfers teed off yesterday at the 97th Annual Southern Oregon Golf Championships in Medford and 416 competitors across eight divisions will continue match play through Labor Day; spectators can watch the free tournament each day.