ODF Crews Makes Continued Progress on Lower Rogue River Corridor Fires
The Oregon Department of Forestry has continued to make progress on the Lower Rogue River Corridor Fires. Firefighters assigned to multiple fires have continued efforts on the smaller incidents and held the Kelsey Peak Fire in its current footprint. Cooler temperatures allowed resources to line and mop up an additional three fires, bringing the total number of fires already extinguished to seven. This leaves the Kelsey Peak, Marial, and Mule fires still in an active status. Today, firefighters assigned to these incidents will continue to build on this progress. The Kelsey Peak Fire remains the largest incident. Overnight, minimal growth was seen and the fire remains an estimated 80 acres. Resources worked early into this morning, holding the lines built, strengthening them where possible, and bringing in miles of hose. More than 130 personnel are currently assigned to these fires, with the majority dedicated to the Kelsey Peak Fire.
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Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue Continue Missing Woman Search.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office detectives and Search and Rescue personnel continue to search for a woman missing out of Prospect, Ore. Deenah Padgett, 69, was reported missing on Sunday, September 8, 2024, when she was last seen camping in the Prospect area. She is described as a white woman with brownish-red, partially gray hair, standing at 4’8” and weighing 90-100 lbs. JCSO detectives and SAR personnel have searched the area extensively and are looking for the public’s help. If you see Deenah or know her whereabouts, immediately call ECSO Dispatch at (541) 776-7206 and reference case 24-4928. If you have any information that might help the investigation, call Detective Friend at (541) 864-8774.
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JoCo Commissioners Make Quick Work of Light Agenda During Business Session
The Josephine County Commissioners worked quickly through their agenda during the weekly business session Thursday morning. Commissioner Ron Smith made a motion to accept the Consent Calendar, which was seconded by Commissioner Chris Barnett. The motion carried with a 3-0 vote. In other matters, Commissioner Barnett said he wanted to make a motion to approve the library lease presented on August 21st in its original form before the amendment change. No motion was made. Commissioner Andreas Blech told his constituents that he will reach out to legal counsel with how to move ahead with the library lease. He also shared the board had reviewed and approved all pending administrative and personal actions without objections.
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