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Medford
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ACCESS said that Executive Director Carrie Borgen will retire on January 2 to focus on her health — Interim Co-Executive Directors Kellie Battaglia and Renee Schroyer will lead the group as it searches for a new director. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Pacific Power reported that weather conditions left many customers without power in parts of southern Oregon and northern California. Outages were highest in Siskiyou county with 1,372 customers affected—1,145 in Josephine, 919 in Klamath, 536 in Jackson and 541 in Coos. KDRV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Eagle Point community mourns the loss of 18-year-old Mitch Stubbs who died in a highway crash last weekend when a Ford F-350 broke through a guardrail and rolled into a creek on Highway 140—two other teens were taken to hospital in critical condition. KOBI-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson County is still counting ballots from Tuesday’s special election and early counts show strong support for Measure 15-238, a proposal that would raise Medford’s lodging tax to fund tourism projects like Creekside Quarter. The project will include a new conference center—part of the city’s 2040 vision—that will bring more business travel and jobs to downtown. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Detective Ben Fazio, the most senior Deputy Medical Examiner at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, was honored on Wednesday for 25 years of service investigating suspicious deaths. Sheriff Nate Sickler praised his integrity, courage — and compassion for the community. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Jackson County Emergency Management will test its Wireless Emergency Alert system along the I-5 corridor from the California–Oregon border to Exit 14 in Ashland at 2:00 p.m. today to simulate a winter storm and Siskiyou Summit closure, helping verify that alerts reach drivers and nearby residents—phones may display test messages or sound a loud tone. MedfordAlert
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Forestry invites public comment on its new Western Oregon Forest Management Plan—replacing three regional plans—to update forest management and boost habitat conservation, while balancing timber harvest and recreation. The comment period runs from November 1 through January 31 and public hearings are scheduled in January, with an informational meeting on Jan. 6 from 1–3 p.m. KOBI-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Chieftain girls fell in overtime to the Sisters in a Class 3A/2A/1A first round playoff game at Beck Field—Rogue River's Shelby Hutsell worked hard on offense while Sisters’ Zoey Bafford helped secure the win. Rogue River Press
- ➤ Mount Ashland has introduced a new Lower Lift Ticket for beginners and intermediate riders that gives access to a learning carpet and key chairlifts, along with weekday rates of $55 for adults and $45 for kids—a 23% cut from last year's prices. Single-day tickets will go on sale as opening day, December 13, approaches. KOBI-TV
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Mistletoe Market & Holiday Faire
4-8 p.m. — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — Free entry — Enjoy a festive celebration with delicious treats and holiday gifts at the Mistletoe Market.
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Mistletoe Market & Holiday Faire
10 AM - 6 PM — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with festive shopping, delicious food, and hands-on family activities.
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Gratitude Dinner
5-9 p.m. — I.O.O.F. Lodge 129 — $10 — Enjoy an evening of food, family, and gratitude at this community dinner event.
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Medicare 101: Essential Health Plan Insights for Seniors
7-9 p.m. — Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library — Free entry — Learn from a licensed insurance agent about navigating the Medicare program and making informed choices.
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2025 Clayfolk Pottery Show and Sale
11 a.m.-7 p.m. — Medford Armory — Admission varies — Explore unique pottery by over 70 local artists, plus hands-on clay activities for kids.
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Holiday Craft Bazaar
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Central Point Grange No 698 — Free entry — Explore unique holiday crafts and support local artisans.
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Southern Oregon Runners Turkey Trot
8:15-11:00 AM — Cummins Battery Systems North America LLC — Registration required — Participate in a Thanksgiving run supporting local food drives and student runners programs.
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Merry Market & Christmas Faire
10 AM-4 PM — Rogue X - Medford Parks & Recreation — Family-friendly festivities — Shop local artisan crafts and enjoy holiday activities with Santa.
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Andre Nickatina Live at Grape Street Bar & Grill
8-11 p.m. — Grape Street Bar & Grill — Tickets from $45 — Experience a night of hip hop as Andre Nickatina takes the stage in Medford.
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Home For The Holidays
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with live performances at this festive event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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