Good morning, Medford.

On Saturday, Sept. 19, around 20 IBEW 659 RENEW members and their families gathered for community service and refreshments at Gold Hill’s Library (they later moved to Kane Creek).

Firehouse Subs at The Village Medford Center (625 Medford Center) will reopen under new management and ownership, with officials promising to share the reopening date soon.

North Medford High School's new Student Art Gallery opened in the school library on Wednesday, with a grand opening and silent auction engaging students, families & community members.

Alumna Lucca McCoy unveiled a tornado sculpture of the school mascot while auction proceeds benefit the gallery.

The RVTD Board of Directors voted this week to restore Saturday service, extend weekday runs to 7:30 p.m., and reconfigure Route 30 from Medford to Jacksonville.

Saturday service will run from Dec. 12 while the evening changes and Route 30 adjustments will begin Dec. 7 (job postings coming soon).

Jackson County Fire District 3 is exploring a partnership with City of Gold Hill due to the upcoming Gold Hill bridge closure that adds six miles to emergency routes — the district may station a dual use fire truck at city hall.

Officials say the plan depends on enough local volunteers.

Oregon District 2 Indivisible plans a 'No Kings 4' rally in central Medford on Oct.

17 from 2 to 4 p.m. along Biddle Road near Hawthorne Park, Jackson Street to boost voter participation ahead of the November election *the group is also seeking volunteers for traffic control and safety training*.

Donna Allen turned 100 on September 14 and celebrated with her granddaughter Ashley, marking a milestone that reflects a century of change in culture and technology.

Her special day highlights the lasting value of family ties.