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Fentanyl · MedfordGrants Pass, Oregon– On Thursday, April 18, at approximately 9:00 AM, members of the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Medford Office, conducted a search warrant operation in the 1800 block of NW Burns Ave. in Grants Pass, Oregon. The search yielded significant findings, including approximately four pounds of fentanyl, along with an estimated $35,000.00 in suspected illegal d…See the Story
Drug Bust in Grants Pass Uncovers Large Amount of Fentanyl and Firearms
Medford, Oregon · MedfordThis is an update to our previous article regarding the search for Rachel Merchant-Ly. Douglas County, Oregon- Yesterday, the body of Rachel Merchant-Ly, a 27-year-old kindergarten teacher from Idleyld Park, was recovered from the North Umpqua River. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue led a large-scale search effort on April 19, 2024, in ongoing attempts to locate Merchant-Ly, who was reported missing on February 29, 2024, when …See the Story
Body of Missing Southern Oregon Teacher Found in River
Medford, Oregon · MedfordShady Cove, Oregon– A significant structure fire on Pine Top Terrace in Shady Cove has been successfully contained by firefighters, as confirmed by a news release from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. According to the release, deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to reports of a house fire on Pine Top Terrace in yesterday evening at 8:21 p.m. Firefighting efforts were bolstered by the collaborative response of f…See the Story
Fire Destroys Large House in Shady Cove
Health · Rogue RiverOutbreaks of Salmonella infection linked to backyard poultry have been well documented, but a recent Oregon public health investigation highlights the risks of home chicken flocks for newborn babies. An Oregon Health Authority (OHA) report in today’s edition of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)details an investigation into a case of salmonellosis – the disease caused by Salmonella…See the Story
Babies, Baby Chicks Don’t Mix - Rogue River Press
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Renewable Energy · Rogue RiverU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is sending a total of $4,459,297 in Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants to support 20 renewable energy projects in rural communities across the state. The investments will be used to help farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses adopt renewable energy technologies, conduct critical energy audits, and cut costs and carbon pollution with energy efficiency improvements. These projects will stren…See the Story
Nearly $4.5 Million For Renewable Energy Projects - Rogue River Press
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Rogue River · Rogue RiverFEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oregon to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, landslides and mudslides from Jan. 10-22, 2024. Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replac…See the Story
Major Disaster Declaration For Oregon - Rogue River Press
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Medford, Oregon · MedfordThe Awesome Blossoms found their swing as they rattled off nine hits to win their sixth straight game when they topped Medford (1-3 overall) 11-1 in six innings in Medford Thursday. Anna Haberman and Rachel Winzenburg each drove in two runs for BP (6-0 overall). BP pitching: Macy Lembke (W) 6 IP, 3 H, 3 BB, 1 R, 0 ER, 7 K BP hitting: Lembke, 2-for-4, RBI, 3 R, double; Rachel Winzenburg, 2-for-4, 2 RBIs, 2 R, double; Shawntee Snyder, 2-for-3, RBI…See the Story
Blossoms power past Medford - Austin Daily Herald
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Medford, Oregon · MedfordAshland, Oregon- On April 18, 2024, at 1:15 p.m., officers from the Ashland Police Department (APD) responded to a concerning report in the 700 block of Glendale Avenue. The report detailed an encounter with an aggressive cougar in the area. Upon speaking with residents, authorities learned that an adult cougar had attacked at least one domesticated animal, a cat, while under the care of its owner. Further investigation revealed evidence of othe…See the Story
