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Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The 54th Annual Harvest Festival will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Talent — 173 vendors will show their goods across the park and down five downtown blocks.  KDRV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ODOT said a half mile of Oregon 234 between Modoc and Dodge roads near Eagle Point will close for about a month beginning Thursday at 8 a.m.—crews will repair sinking pavement by excavating up to 30 feet beneath the roadway while drivers follow detour routes to avoid delays.  MedfordAlert
  • Medford residents voiced hope and caution over the Creekside Quarter Project during Wednesday night’s city council meeting as they questioned its purpose and future funding. The council approved a 6—4 motion to use a transient lodging tax on visitors for the project, with the tax planned for the November ballot.  KDRV

HEALTH NEWS

  • On Sunday, Oct. 5, Hive Midwifery & Family Health and the Hive Birth Center will open in Ashland—offering a home-like setting for low-risk births and full family primary care while visitors can tour two private birth suites and join a raffle for new or gently used baby items.  KOBI-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 10/5/25

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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.

    Sat, 10/11/25

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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.

    Sun, 10/12/25

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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.

    Fri, 10/17/25

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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.

    Thu, 10/23/25

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