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Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Medford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers gather today at Eagle Point National Cemetery for the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony — marking its 10th year at the site with wreath placement at 9 a.m. and a remembrance ceremony at noon that honors fallen service members and first responders. KOBI-TV
- ➤ Residents filled the conference room at the Rogue River branch of the Jackson County Library on Thursday to discuss concerns over the Queen's Gold Forest Management Project — county officials said resident feedback will help guide future plans. Rogue River Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Southern Oregon celebrates the holiday season with public menorah lightings set for Sunday at 3:45 p.m. in Ashland, Monday at 4 p.m. in Grants Pass, and Tuesday near Tinseltown in Medford plus free Santa meet-and-greets in Ashland and a Christmas Parade in Grants Pass today at 6 p.m. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ BLM reopened Lower Table Rock Trail and Oak Savannah ADA Loop Trail Friday after finishing the first phase of improvements for wheelchair accessibility near town — grading, draining, and a gravel base layer were completed. The trails will close again in late spring to install the final asphalt surface. KDRV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Around 37,000 Oregonians must complete 80 hours of work, training, or volunteer service per month to retain their SNAP benefits, officials said. The new work rules (effective Dec. 1) remove some prior exemptions but still allow Tribal members to remain eligible, with benefits at risk by April. KOBI-TV
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Lithia Artisans Holiday Market
Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-4 — Medford Armory Rental Venue — Free entry — Explore a wide array of original, handcrafted items from over 60 local artists amidst live music and food trucks.
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A Celtic Christmas Celebration
2:30 – 4:30 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience enchanting Irish stories, music, and dance this holiday season.
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