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Red Cross desperate for more blood donors due to shortage
ASHLAND, Ore. – Amidst a local and national shortage, the Chamber of Commerce Ashland and the Red Cross held a blood drive Thursday. It started in the afternoon at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites. The Red Cross said hospitals don’t have enough blood to meet donor demand. They said they desperately need more donors, a pint of blood can save multiple lives.
Four Corners/Spaulding Fire, Ashland at .29 Acres with Fire Fighters Beginning Mop up 8/15
ODF is referring to the incident as “Four Corners”. Per scanner traffic from ODF and CalFire, hose line is now surrounding the fire, a handline is 80% complete, and mop up operations are in progress. ODF has ordered additional resources to assist in mop up. Fran Shields. •...
Mane event: Mount Shasta teacher enters national mullet contest
MOUNT SHASTA, Calif. — In 2020, Paul Edwards Moore IV, a science and math teacher at Golden Eagle Charter School in Mount Shasta, gave into the COVID boredom and made a change. "It started with a mohawk. It's like a lot of people did, COVID-cuts, because you're like, 'Why...
Primary care physician shortage in Ashland
Some locals tell NewsWatch 12 they have had to wait months, forgo certain types of care or look elsewhere to be seen by a physician. Locals express concern over lack of physicians in Ashland. Community members in Ashland say they’re struggling to find primary care in the Rogue Valley, facing...
Local Private Basketball Coach Arrested for Luring a Minor, Detectives Looking for Other Victims
Jackson County, OR. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives arrested a local private basketball coach yesterday for inappropriate contact with an underage child. The suspect, Geordan Victor Sanchez Edmond, 29, of Gold Hill, is charged with one count of luring a minor and is lodged in the Jackson County Jail.
Jackson County approves $242K contract with Addictions Recovery Center
MEDFORD, Ore. – In a move aimed at addressing addiction and improving public safety, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners has approved a contract with the Addictions Recovery Center (ARC). The $242,520 contract will fund drug and alcohol treatment services, including the operation of a residential sobering facility in...
Remains of U.S. POW who survived Bataan Death March identified
The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday.The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins, 20, were identified after being exhumed along with other unknown soldiers buried at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, the Department of Defense said.The department's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, tasked with recovering prisoners of war and service members missing in action, said Calkins was captured after U.S. troops in Bataan province surrendered to Japanese forces. After surviving the harrowing 65-mile Bataan Death March, he...
Columbia River Gorge planning a $50 million behavioral health campus
In the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon leaders are planning a campus to provide residential mental health care, addiction treatment services and a drop-in center for police to bring people in crisis. Their work started in 2017 when Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill gathered input from community and county leaders. Bit...
Catholic relic travels from Italy to Medford next week
MEDFORD, Ore.- Medford will connect with a piece of religious history next week when a Catholic relic arrives. The bone from the arm of apostle St. Jude Thaddeus has left Italy for a pilgrimage across the U.S. and will be at Sacred Heart Church in Medford this coming Tuesday. The...
Suspect with Active Warrant Arrested in Downtown Coos Bay
Coos County, OR. – Official Release: On August 14th, 2024, Deputy Z. Smith was following up on a case when a vehicle of interest and the suspect, Ryan Groce (39), were identified. It was discovered that Ryan also had an active arrest warrant. Around 9:40 PM, Deputies Z. Smith,...
Southern Oregon hotel voted No. 1 bed and breakfast in US
The Winchester Inn in Ashland has been voted Best Bed and Breakfast by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The boutique hotel in the Rogue Valley combines history and elegance to provide a luxury historical lodging experience in downtown Ashland. The building was built in 1886 as a private home and renovated...
Jackson County Salvation Army Back to School Giveaway sets record
MEDFORD, Ore. – School supplies can be costly and many struggling families are looking for relief as children get ready to head back to school. The Jackson County Salvation Army is hosting its annual Back to School Giveaway this week, providing essential supplies to almost 500 local children. Families...
Jackson County Fire District 5 could run out of money by November
In May, the district had to take out a line of credit just to be able to pay its staff for the year, according to meeting materials. Interim Fire Chief Aaron Bustard said staffing costs alone are using up 110% of the district's revenues. He said the district has struggled...
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