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Man Wanted on Out-of-County Sex Abuse Warrant Turns Self in to GP Police

A man turned himself in to Grants Pass Police officers for an out of county warrant Tuesday afternoon.

The suspect, Jeremy Krull, at around 4:47 p.m., entered Grants Pass Police Department Headquarters at 726 NE 7th Street. He turned himself in after being advised to do so by his attorney earlier that afternoon.

Krull had a warrant out of Douglas County for five counts of First Degree Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse. Officers proceeded to take him into custody and lodge him in the Josephine County Jail on his warrant.

Posted on 11/12/25 11:56AM by Alex Bauer

GP Police Apprehended Trespassing Suspect for Meth Possession and Parole Violation

Grants Pass Police officers contacted and arrested a suspect caught trespassing Tuesday night.

The suspect was reported at 7:02 p.m. to be on private property in the 600 block of NE 8th Street. He was slumped over in front of the laundry room. The caller told dispatch they wanted the man removed and trespassed.

Officers arrived and contacted the suspect, Steven Juergensen. He admitted to possessing drugs and consented to a search of his person. Officers found in his possession a substance that tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine.

Juergensen was taken into custody and lodged in the Josephine County Jail for Possession of Meth and a Parole Violation.

Posted on 11/12/25 11:40AM by Alex Bauer

2025 Oregon Heritage Grants Awarded for History Projects throughout State

Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded almost $379,000 in grants to 31 organizations throughout the state.

The grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation and access, research, oral history, exhibits, and performance projects. Award amounts ranged $1,656 to $20,000.

Two of the funded projects include Eagle Point's Friends of the Library's digitizing of the Upper Rogue Eagle Point Independent newspaper, and the Medford Southern Oregon Historical Society's effort to make over 6,000 glass plate negatives of photographer Peter Britt available online.

This competitive grant program is for qualifying organizations, and is offered once per biennium for projects that conserve, develop or interpret Oregon’s heritage.

Posted on 11/12/25 11:04AM by Alex Bauer

Rural Metro Fire Department Reminds Public of Importance of Closed Doors

Rural Metro Fire Department is reminding the public of the importance of closed doors during house fires.

In a statement on the Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County Facebook page, they said a closed door limits air movement through a home, slowing the spread of flame, heat and smoke.

In a fire situation when seconds count, especially when you are asleep, every action can be the difference between life and death for you, your family, and your pets.

Rural Metro says that if sleeping with a closed door makes you uncomfortable, be sure to have an adequate number of "working" smoke and carbon monoxide alarms throughout your home.

They also encourage everyone to seriously consider closing all interior doors when you are away from home. A fire when you are gone can be held from getting bigger while waiting for it to be reported and firefighters to arrive.

Posted on 11/12/25 6:38AM by Alex Bauer

Thursday's Weekly Business Session to have Public Hearing for Library Annexations

Thursday's Weekly Business Session will include a public hearing in the matter of Library Annexations by petition of landowners without election. Two more public hearings will follow. One being the second reading of an ordinance amending the county code text regarding marijuana businesses, and the other, an ordinance repealing a chapter of the county code relating to marijuana business regulations. The board will then cover administrative actions concerning the 2025-26 VOCA and CFA Non-Competitive Grant, and Fee Changes and Schedules for the BCC, Surveyor, Public Works, Recreation, Animal Shelter, and Public Health. Following Requests and Comments from citizens, the board will approve the consent calendar, and pending other matters, the meeting will adjourn. Thursday's Weekly Business Session will begin at 10 a.m. in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium, 600 NW 6th Street, and will be streamed at www.josephinecounty.gov. All attendees must comply with the clear bag policy.

Posted on 11/12/25 4:33AM by Alex Bauer

Medford Small Business Development Center to Close, GP Center Remains Open

Southern Oregon University's Small Business Development Center in Medford will close at the end of December after 41 years of service.

The Daily Courier reports that, despite this closure, Rogue Community College's Small Business Development Center in Grants Pass will continue to operate. The centers have provided free advising and low-cost classes on topics like starting a business or selling a company.

RCC's center is, according to Coordinator of the RCC Center Veronica Lambert, expecting to see more Jackson County entrepreneurs using its services when SOU's center shuts down.

According to the university, SOU and the state government were unable to reach an agreement in a plan to maintain U.S. Small Business Administration funding for the center.

Posted on 11/11/25 2:11PM by Alex Bauer

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