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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carry The Load is inviting volunteers on September 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eagle Point National Cemetery to clean headstones and beautify the grounds—this event honors fallen service members and is held in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. KDRV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on Crater Lake Highway near milepost 19 at Cindy Way in Shady Cove closed the road on Tuesday and officials warned drivers to use alternate routes via OR 234 and Rogue River Drive—no injuries have been reported yet. MedfordAlert
- ➤ A 26-year-old Gold Hill man died on Monday when his Subaru Legacy plunged into the Rogue River at 2:18 p.m. on Highway 99 near milepost 12—rescue teams later removed the car from the river. MedfordAlert
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Five years after the Almeda Fire spread from North Ashland to South Medford, destroying thousands of homes and claiming three lives, authorities confirmed the blaze was human-caused but have not identified a suspect despite the largest criminal investigation in Jackson County involving 18 agencies from four states — leaving residents without answers. KOBI-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Phoenix is set to host its first-ever citywide art walk—Phoenix Second Phriday—on Friday, Sept. 12, with over 13 local shops and venues offering live music, art exhibitions and family-friendly activities. Mayor Al Muelhoefer will open a Mayor’s Gallery at the Phoenix Civic Center at 5 p.m.—serving his famous chocolate chip cookies—to kick off the event as a new cultural celebration. KDRV
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Medford City Council approved $611,750 from the Council Community Initiative Fund to support 10 local programs including the Rogue Rapids Swim Team and the Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon — the museum will use its $100,000 for memberships and preschool tuition while the swim team will receive $25,000 to expand its scholarship program for local kids. KDRV
- ➤ Monday marked five years since the Almeda Fire, and local officials have upgraded emergency management with new communication tools—such as tablet command—and set evacuation zones to slash alert times. Kelly Burns, now Ashland’s Emergency Management Coordinator, said the changes have boosted coordination among agencies. KOBI-TV
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Happy Tails Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — Bear Creek Park — Free entry — Celebrate dogs and their humans with fun activities and local vendors.
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Medford Railroad Park Sunday Run Day
11 AM – 3 PM — Medford Railroad Park — $ — Experience the thrill of riding diesel trains at the scenic Medford Railroad Park.
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Les Greene Concert
6 PM – 12 AM — Butler Bandshell — Free entry — Enjoy a summer concert featuring Les Greene in the beautiful Lithia Park.
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Palate to Palette
5-7 p.m. — The Village at Medford Center — Free entry — Stroll, sip, and savor at this delightful community event.
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Erica Rochel Duo Performance at Padigan
5-11 p.m. — Padigan Winery — Ticket info not specified — Enjoy live acoustic country originals and classic favorites in a scenic vineyard setting.
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Volunteer Information Day at Hopeful Secondhand Thrift Shop
1-3 p.m. — Hopeful Secondhand Thrift Shop — Free entry — Learn how volunteering can support homeless families and bring joy to the community.
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Game Night: The Price is Right - Vacation Edition
6-8 p.m. — Medford Cowork Collective — Free entry — Enjoy a fun night of games, prizes, and team competition with a vacation theme.
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Giant Fall Book Clearance Event
12-4 p.m. — Friends of Medford Library Book Shop — Free with optional donation — Dive into a sea of free books suitable for every reader at this exciting clearance event.
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Public Run Day at Medford Railroad Park
11 AM – 12 PM — Medford Railroad Park — Free admission — Experience fun train rides and explore railroad history in a family-friendly environment.
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Electric Elton - A Tribute to Elton John
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable tribute to Elton John in Medford for the first time.
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