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• Community Justice work crews can now do jobs for private companies - 5/22/2013
  

  Work crews at Jackson County Community Justice's Transition Center are now eligible to do maintenance and landscape work for private companies.

• UPDATED: Jackson County Jail inmate commits suicide - 5/22/2013
  

  Jackson County Jail officials say the suspect in a Central Point 7-Eleven armed robbery in March has died.

• Prospect honors veterans Saturday - 5/22/2013
  

  A festival honoring veterans will be held Saturday, May 25, on Mill Creek Drive in Prospect.

• County plans to survey voters on proposed surcharge - 5/22/2013
  

  Jackson County's Board of Commissioners hopes to test the waters on the popularity of a proposed monthly housing surcharge, intended to free up $6.

• Work closes lane of Brookdale Avenue - 5/22/2013
  

  A lane of traffic will be closed on Brookdale Avenue between Greenridge Drive and East McAndrews Road until 4 p.m. today, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Ashland City Council approves rate increases - 5/22/2013
  

  Water and sewer rates will both go up by 10 percent, and storm drain and transportation utility fees will each rise by 3 percent beginning on July 1.

• Visit state parks for free June 1 - 5/22/2013
  

  The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will offer free tent, RV and horse camp sites, and free day-use parking at state parks on June 1 as part...

• Josephine County levy defeated by small margin - 5/22/2013
  

  A Josephine County law enforcement property tax proposal that supporters said was needed to return the county jail, sheriff's office and district...

• Medford students get scholarships - 5/22/2013
  

  Two Medford students studying osteopathic medicine the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest in Lebanon have received scholarships...

• Latest election results - 5/22/2013
  

  Results from the third round of ballots in last night's election was reported at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.

• 10 things to know for Wednesday - 5/22/2013
  

  Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

• Musichead hosts all-ages speed metal show - 5/22/2013
  

  Two local metal bands open for Arizona speed metal group WARHEAD at 6 p.m.

• Phoenix-Talent School District will see a mix of old and new faces - 5/21/2013
  

  The Phoenix-Talent School District No. 4 board has several close races, but voters appear to favor a mix of incumbents and newcomers.

• Superintendent's supporters lead in Medford - 5/21/2013
  

  Even with a low 17 percent voter turnout, results from today's regular district election may have a huge impact on the future employment of Medford...

• Candidates supported by controversial flier lead in Eagle Point - 5/21/2013
  

  The trio of Eagle Point School District board candidates who were named in a controversial flier circulated around town are on their way to winning...

• UPDATED: Challenger leads in Central Point School board race - 5/21/2013
  

  Newcomer Tracy Jackson looks poised to defeat incumbent June Brock in the race for the Central Point School District's Position 1, Zone 1.

• Challengers shake up Jackson County Fire District No. 5 - 5/21/2013
  

  Two new members appeared to be headed to seats on the Jackson County Fire District No.

• Medford and Eagle Point school boards have close races in early returns - 5/21/2013
  

  Early election returns show tight races for Medford and Eagle Point school boards.

• Rafting company opens - 5/21/2013
  

  GRANTS PASS — Alternative Whitewater Adventures reopens its doors this Friday after a 12-year absence.

• BLM warns against driving Bear Camp Road - 5/21/2013
  

  The Bear Camp Road traversing the Siskiyou Mountains between the Rogue River outposts of Galice and Agness is expected to get up to 6 inches of snow...

• Tax levies falter in Josephine and Curry counties - 5/21/2013
  

  Three Oregon timber counties that asked voters to raise taxes to restore deep cuts to law enforcement are seeing three different results.

• Climbing team tops Everest - 5/21/2013
  

  An elite U.S. Air Force mountain-climbing team that includes an Ashland High School graduate made it to the roof of the world Sunday.

• Problem solvers get award - 5/21/2013
  

  A retired Medford cardiologist who now promotes family conversations about end-of-life care has been honored for his work.

• UPDATED: Disabled Eagle Point man found - 5/21/2013
  

  A disabled Eagle Point man who walked away from a foster home this afternoon was found safe at a Wendy's restaurant on Highway 99 in Medford.

• Fire destroys Rogue River Ranch hay barn - 5/21/2013
  

  Flames have leveled a hay barn at the Rogue River Ranch on Table Rock Road.

• Empty Bowls Supper set for Friday - 5/21/2013
  

  Soup will be served in style at the annual Empty Bowls Supper, a fundraiser sponsored by Peace House, from 5 to 7 p.m.

• Medford police on the hunt for burglary suspect - 5/21/2013
  

  Police are looking for a man they say broke into the Medford office of a technology services company and made off with $1,700 worth of cash and...

• Justin Gordon plays at Green Springs Inn - 5/21/2013
  

  Local guitarist will play original country and blues tunes tonight.

• Police arrest felon who fled from them last week - 5/21/2013
  

  A wanted felon who led Medford police on a dangerous chase through neighborhoods last week has been arrested.

• 10 things to know for Tuesday - 5/21/2013
  

  Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: