Board of Commissioners to Discuss Library, Opioid Settlement, Dimmick Lease at Workshop
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners will discuss the Library, National Opioid Settlements, and the Dimmick Street Property during Tuesday's Workshop. Along with these topics, the Legal Counsel update will also review real property auction results. The Sheriff's Office will give a report and recommendation for approval of auction forfeited items and discuss the Consume Drug Take-Back Program. The board will then hear from the Community Justice department. There will be a bylaws revision and appointment of both the Mental Health Director and Victim Services Representative for the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council, plus coverage of a lease agreement and application for Real Property Tax Exemption. Public Health will discuss outreach and a Women, Infant, and Children Lease for Curry County office space, followed by the Finance Department's report in lieu of audit for the 4-H/OSU Extension service, fee changes, and an update on the Treasury Audit. ...Read more

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation Warns of Gold Bar Scams

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is issuing a warning to Oregon residents about the “gold bar” scam that is rapidly spreading across the nation. This scam involves fraudsters impersonating government officials who convince victims to purchase gold bars to supposedly protect their nest eggs. Victims are contacted through text, email, or phone call and told their financial accounts are at risk of being compromised. Some reasons include the accounts were subject to a cyber-attack or are being used for illegal activity and must be closed. Victims are advised to empty the account, purchase the gold bars, and then deliver the bars over to the “government official.” It has already caused millions of dollars in losses to Oregon investors and others across the country. DFR emphasizes that government officials will never contact you and demand payment using gold bars, and remind everyone to be cautious of imposters. Never click on suspicious links or respond to unsolicited messages, and never give out your personal and financial information to strangers. ...Read more

U.S. Forest Service Announces Closure of Wild and Scenic Section of Lower Rogue River

The Wild and Scenic section of the lower Rogue River will be closed due to increased fire activity from the Moon Complex. There is now active fire behavior on both sides of the river and predicted significant weather events. This emergency closure is being enacted for firefighter and public safety, according to the U.S. Forest Service. All recreational use of the Wild Section of the river from Grave Creek to Foster Bar will be prohibited until conditions improve. The BLM Oregon & Washington Medford District will not issue permits until it is safe to do so. If you have a permit during the closure period, please contact the BLM permit office at (541) 618-2408. The permitting agencies will re-open the river as soon as possible. ...Read more