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$3 Million Grant to Fund Health Care Training at R.C.C.

Rogue Community College has received a $3 million grant from the Department of Labor to develop new health industry specific training, including two-year and less-than one-year certificates, as well as increase the number of students served in existing programs.

Posted on 10/1/12 5:38PM by Chuck Benson

O.B.A. Names Senator Bates 2012 Statesman of Year

The Oregon Business Association is honoring Senator Alan Bates of Medford with the 2012 Statesman of Year Award along with 10 colleagues as exemplary health care revolutionaries for their respective roles in improving Oregon’s health care system and inspiring others to do the same in their communities.

Posted on 10/1/12 1:06PM by Chuck Benson

Talent Considers Piping Leaky, Open Air Irrigation Canal

Talent Irrigation District officials say piping a mile of its open air, leaky Talent canal could save enough water to allow the district to stop taking water out of Ashland Creek.

Posted on 10/1/12 12:56PM by Chuck Benson

Jacksonville Land Swap with Motorcycle Riders Close to Done

The long-debated swap and sale of Jacksonville city land to the Motorcycle Riders Association for cash and land that group owns adjacent to the city park will finally come to the city council for a vote following a public hearing Tuesday.

Posted on 10/1/12 12:39PM by Chuck Benson

Fire Claims Phatty McGee’s Restaurant in Murphy

Phatty McGee’s Restaurant, formerly Dorman’s, at 6891 Williams Highway in Murphy was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning.

Posted on 9/30/12 5:37PM by Chuck Benson

Two construction projects are taking place in Grants Pass

Two construction projects are taking place in Grants Pass Monday and the work will cause some minor closures.

Posted on 9/29/12 4:03PM by Jared Dill

Wes Brown points out improvements at the fairgrounds as he says farewell to manager's position

Former Josephine County Fairgrounds Manager Wes Brown has released a statement highlighting improvements at the fairgrounds during his tenure and delivering well wishes to fairgrounds stakeholders and county residents.

Posted on 9/29/12 3:46PM by Jared Dill

Josephine County has a new health and social service help line

Josephine County has a new health and social service help line provided by the number 2-1-1.

Posted on 9/29/12 2:16PM by Jared Dill

Supervisory Authority plans to take FTA felons off the streets

Criminals who are facing felony charges and skip out on court beware; the justice system has you in its crosshairs.

Posted on 9/29/12 12:08AM by Jared Dill

Big response to possible fire catches citizen's attention

A big response from emergency services caught the attention of many Grants Pass residents after reports of a possible fire at 220 H St. came in at 8:38 a.m. today.

Posted on 9/28/12 7:14PM by Jared Dill

City asks for input on improving official websites

The City of Grants Pass is asking for the public’s input to improve the official city website www.grantspassoregon.gov and the city’s tourism website www.visitgrantspass.org.

Posted on 9/28/12 6:53PM by Jared Dill

Public Safety awards man for saving 89-year-old woman from fire

The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety is awarding the “Public Safety Honor Citation” to Daron Dawson for saving an 89-year-old woman from fire on Aug. 24.

Posted on 9/28/12 6:29PM by Jared Dill

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