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Redwood Avenue Fatal Crash

Jeremy L. Pippin, 35, of Rogue River, died Wednesday afternoon when the southbound 1957 Green Chevy pickup he was driving went off Redwood Avenue in the 4000 block and hit a tree.

Posted on 9/27/12 5:21PM by Chuck Benson

G.P.D.P.S. Search Warrant Nets 4 Arrests & Heroin Seized

A search warrant served Wednesday morning at 1251 Oak View Drive by the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, supported by the SWAT Team and R.A.D.E. resulted in 4 arrests and the seizure of black tar heroin, marijuana, prescription medications and several firearms.

Posted on 9/27/12 2:27PM by Chuck Benson

Governor’s Volunteer Award Goes to Guiding Lights of G.P.

The Guiding Lights Mentoring program which serves middle-school students of Josephine County has been named a regional winner of the Governor’s Volunteer Award as an Outstanding Volunteer program for 2012. The region includes Curry, Jackson, Klamath and Lake Counties.

Posted on 9/27/12 12:58PM by Chuck Benson

$1 Million+ Bail for Medford Man Arrested in Drug Bust

Michael Anglo Cyrus, 27, was arrested Wednesday morning after the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team executed a search warrant in the 500 block of Western Avenue.

Posted on 9/27/12 12:50PM by Chuck Benson

Woman reported in fair condition after traumatic Redwood Highway crash

A woman who was in a traumatic accident on Redwood Highway near milepost 37 Tuesday morning is reported in fair condition.

Posted on 9/26/12 9:37PM by Jared Dill

Commissioners Re-Affirm S.R.S. Allocation to Rogue Umpqua RAC

County Commissioners passed resolution 2012-033 in August allocating dedicated S.R.S. funds to the Rogue Umpqua Resource Allocation Committee earmarking the money for the Medford Tanker base, and during the Wednesday Business Session re-affirmed that decision.

Posted on 9/26/12 7:21PM by Chuck Benson

Driver falls asleep at wheel and demolishes three vehicles

A driver who fell asleep at the wheel careened into two parked vehicles at 1235 N.E. 6th Street today at 10:01 a.m. and caused substantial damage to all three vehicles.

Posted on 9/26/12 7:18PM by Jared Dill

ODF offers $5,000 reward for arrest of suspect who started Slate Creek Fire

The Oregon Department of Forestry in conjunction with the Oregon Council Against Arson are offering up to a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects who started the Slate Creek Fire.

Posted on 9/26/12 7:08PM by Jared Dill

Crews keep a handle on the Grave Creek Fire

Crews from the Oregon Department of Forestry are continuing to battle the Grave Creek Fire but conditions at the blaze continue to improve.

Posted on 9/26/12 5:32PM by Jared Dill

Ashland Standoff Ends Peacefully with Medford SWAT Help

A missing man referred to by negotiators as Robert, was found trespassing in an empty Ashland home on East Main Street and barricaded himself inside for more than 7 hours Tuesday.

Posted on 9/26/12 1:06PM by Chuck Benson

Criado Delayed; Projected Start, June 18,2013

Jordan Adam Criado’s trial for the murder of his family in the summer of 2011, has been continued from February 12th to June 18th at the request of his defense attorneys. The state did not object due to the complexity of the case.

Posted on 9/26/12 12:54PM by Chuck Benson

School board discusses a bond levy

The Grants Pass District Seven School Board will hold a bond levy workshop at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in their district office on the Grants Pass High School campus.

Posted on 9/26/12 1:17AM by Jared Dill

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