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Rogue Community College Seeks $60.3 Million Bond to Enhance Educational Programs and Infrastructure
The Rogue Community College (RCC) Board of Education has unanimously voted to place a $60.3 million bond measure on the November 2024 ballot for Jackson and Josephine counties. This proposal is set to drive a host of improvements across RCC campuses, ensuring that the institution can better serve its community and meet the growing demand for skilled workers.
Homeowner affected by Central Point structure fire speaks out
CENTRAL POINT, Ore.- The residential structure fire burning in Central Point Tuesday afternoon has been contained and mopped up. Jackson County Fire District 3 was alerted to a fast-moving grass fire in the 4200 Block of Grant Road in Central Point at the same time as a microburst thunderstorm. According to Fire Chief Mike Hussey, the fire ignited in the field and then quickly spread to what he believes was a mobile home and greenhouses. He says the fire grew to around 15 acres because of the wind.
Salt Creek Fire, Eagle Point Update: 4,102 Acres, 90% Contained 7/19
Created by Watch Duty • 12 days ago • Jul 7 at 3:17 PM. All evacuation zones have been officially cleared per Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Fire is 90% contained according to NIFC (National Interagency Fire Center) Fran Shields. • Reporter. 2 days ago · Jul 17,...
Salt Creek Fire now 84% contained
Updated at 8:30 a.m. on July 17: The fire is 100% lined at 4,102 acres and is 84% contained, ODF said in a news release this morning. Today will be the final day shift for IMT personnel and as of 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning, the team will disengage and return command of the fire to a local Type 3 team.
Rogue Community College proposes $60.3M bond on Nov. ballot
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —Rogue Community College is proposing a $60 million bond for the November 2024 ballot. RCC’s Board of Education voted Tuesday to put a $60.3 million bond measure on the ballot in Jackson and Josephine counties. The bond aims to fund various projects across RCC campuses in both counties, enhancing resources and programs to better serve the community.
Salt Creek Fire, Eagle Point 73% Contained 7/16
Created by Watch Duty • 9 days ago • Jul 7 at 3:17 PM. If you need emergency shelter, call 211 or 1-866-698-6155, visit 211info.org, or text your zip code to 898211. TTY: dial 711 and call 1-866-698-6155. Language interpreters are available by phone. Text is available Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., in Spanish and English.
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