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Medford
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Oregon Department of Human Services warned that new federal changes under House Resolution 1 will affect 313,000 SNAP recipients by reducing benefits automatically—impacts include utility assistance households losing up to $58 in monthly support, ABAWD participants facing new work rules, and non-citizens losing eligibility. Notices will be mailed starting Oct. 15 and some changes will begin Nov. 1, urging affected families to review local food resources. MedfordAlert
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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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51st Annual Fall Enduro
Friday to Sunday — Jackson County Sports Park — $70 for members, $80 for non-members — Experience an exciting weekend of cars and competition at the Fall Enduro race.
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Noam Pikelny & Friends Concert
7-9 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a night of exceptional banjo music and creativity with Noam Pikelny and his talented ensemble.
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The Rogue Marathon
7 a.m.–12 p.m. — Downtown Medford Visitor Center — Registration required — Experience a scenic marathon course through Southern Oregon’s stunning Rogue Valley.
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Ranch Riding & Ranch Trail Clinics
October 11-12, 4 a.m. – 10 p.m. — 11910 Blackwell Rd, Central Point, OR — Ticket prices vary — Enhance your riding skills with expert JoLinn Hoover in this transformative clinic experience.
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Fall Fest 2025
4-8 p.m. — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — Free entry — Get ready for a two-day harvest celebration featuring local vendors and seasonal treats.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
Oct 20–24 — Medford Online Academy — $2250 — Enhance your IT skills with expert-led training in object-oriented design.
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Demun Jones Meet and Greet
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. — The Rocky Tonk Saloon — Free autographed merch included — Hang out with Demun and get your picture taken and autographs.
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Howl-O-Ween Party for Kids
6-9 p.m. — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — $5 per person, children under 1 free — Celebrate Halloween with music, games, bounce houses, and a chili cook-off.
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Monster Dash Run
8 AM – 5 PM — Lithia Park — Entry fee required — A fun family costume run with options of 1 mile, 5K, or 10K to support the Ashland Parks Foundation.
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