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• 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:

• Guns, coins, and cash swiped from Rogue River home - 5/21/2013
  

  More than $171,000 worth of property pilfered from a safe in a Rogue River home between mid-April and early May has not been recovered, and the...

• Rogue Creamery co-owners get business award - 5/21/2013
  

  Rogue Creamery's co-owners, David Gremmels and Cary Bryant, received the Small Business Administration Director's Impact Award at the Small Business...

• Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister - 5/21/2013
  

  MOORE, Okla.

• Man arrested after stabbing reported at downtown bus station - 5/20/2013
  

  A 68-year-old transient was arrested on a felony assault charge this afternoon in downtown Medford for alleging stabbing another man because of the...

• Work closes lane of Crater Lake Avenue - 5/20/2013
  

  A lane will be closed on Crater Lake Avenue between Vilas Road and Brookhurst Street daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Friday, May 24.

• Teen fired shots after arguing with grandmother, deputies report - 5/20/2013
  

  A rural Central Point teenager was taken into custody this afternoon after firing several rifle shots in and around his residence after an argument...

• Police remind people to buckle up - 5/20/2013
  

  Law enforcement agencies across Oregon are taking part in the "click it or ticket" seat belt enforcement campaign through June 2.

• Few ballots returned yet in Tuesday's election - 5/20/2013
  

  Jackson County election officials report a low voter turnout so far for Tuesday's district election.

• Climate activists head to Salem - 5/20/2013
  

  Rogue Valley residents will join a crowd of hundreds on the Oregon Capitol steps Wednesday, May 22, hoping to convince state lawmakers to enact a...

• Two Ashland football players involved in hazing get sanctions - 5/20/2013
  

  Three Ashland High School football players who faced charges of felony coercion against teammates during a summer football training camp will not be...

• Phoenix Garden Club meets - 5/20/2013
  

  The Phoenix Garden Club will talk about Mediterranean gardens at its next meeting, 7 p.m.

• Jackson County's unemployment rate drops below 10 percent - 5/20/2013
  

  For the first time in four and a half years, Jackson County's seasonally adjusted jobless rate dipped below double digits in April.