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Jackson County Board of Commissioners to consider Britt property offer
MEDFORD, Ore. – In a brief regular meeting Wednesday morning, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners passed a motion to revisit two purchase offers for the historic United States Hotel in Jacksonville. According to Britt Music and Arts Festival President and CEO Abby Mckee, Britt had been in discussions...
Two Democratic candidates compete in primary in GOP-held southern Oregon House district
A Medford School Board member and former grocery store clerk are running for the Democratic nomination in House District 6 in southern Oregon. The Jackson County district, which includes Medford, is still recovering from the devastating Labor Day wildfires that struck the region in 2020, destroying thousands of homes in rural communities outside Medford and […] The post Two Democratic candidates compete in primary in GOP-held southern Oregon House district appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Jackson County to issue Citizen Alert test Tuesday morning
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Residents across Jackson County can expect a test notification through the Citizen Alert system on Tuesday morning. According to the county, the test will happen between 10 a.m. and noon to everyone who has signed up for Citizen Alert. Prior to Tuesday’s test, all residents...
Jackson County Elections Office conducts vote tally system test
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Jackson County Elections office is ensuring every ballot is counted accurately this election season. According to Oregon State Law, all County Clerks must conduct a logic and accuracy test of the system and machine used to tally election ballots. The purpose of this certification test is to ensure the system recognizes each type of answer on a ballot, as well as any possible errors.
Jackson County Schools Shine: Celebrating Local Achievements and New Initiatives for 2024-25
The article discusses key achievements and initiatives in the Jackson County School District (JCSD) for the 2024-25 academic year. It mentions the awards given to notable individuals such as the School-Level Teacher of the Year, Rookie Teacher of the Year, and Support Staff of the Year, highlighting the district's focus on educational excellence.
🚧 Traffic Advisory: Road Maintenance Operations on I-5, Jackson County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Oregon. Attention drivers: due to ongoing road maintenance operations on Interstate 5 in Jackson County, motorists are advised to exercise caution. Please prepare to either slow down or move over to ensure the safety of workers on site. Certain ramps in the affected area may be impacted by these operations. Expect delays of under 20 minutes. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as these essential maintenance activities are carried out.
BLM hosting public meetings for Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument plan
MEDFORD, Ore. – BLM is hosting public meetings to discuss the draft management plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. According to Lauren Brown, Field Manager for BLM’s Ashland Field Office, the national monument has grown to protect over 113,000 acres of federally owned land. Brown says the monument is currently managed under three separate management plans, but with the draft plan, management of the monument will be more consistent. She says the draft plan has many alternatives that update guidelines to better protect important biological, historical, and public resources. She believes BLM’s preferred alternative hits all the necessary marks.
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