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JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Entertainment venues are just one of the many venues, hard hit by the pandemic. It’s the era of going virtual… the Ashland Independent Film Festival and Randall Theatre say dedicated fans have kept their performances and films going, …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A historic mill is closer to opening up and creating its renowned flour and pancake mixes. The Butte Creek Mill is around 75% complete, says Chairman of the Board for the Butte Creek Mill Foundation, Jay O’Neil. O’Neil …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Deputies at the Jackson County Jail are being credited with saving an inmate’s life. The sheriff’s office says last week, a deputy at the jail called for medical back up after finding a man hanging from his bunk in …

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — If you’re looking to do something outdoors, a local lavender farm is hosting a ‘Bloomin’ Lavender Weekend’. The event features shopping and activities all focused around lavender. All guests are required to wear face masks and stay 6 feet …

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Coalition for Kids has established a new fund to help support young children and their families. The 10-year fund will help support families in Josephine County. The CFK Fund will provide opportunity to local community based organizations to …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Staying 6 feet apart and minimizing close contact is not proving easy for local firefighters as they enter the busiest season of the year. Rural Metro’s Division Chief Austin Prince says the agency brought on 14 new firefighters …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A Rogue Valley man is trying to help local restaurants hit hard by the pandemic by using social media. Bruce Davidson created the “Help Save our Southern Oregon Restaurants” Facebook page this week, as many struggle to turn a …

ASHLAND, Ore. — Although many restaurants are getting the green light to reopen across the country, they’re still struggling to make up for lost revenue while facing new challenges like higher food costs. Some restaurants across the nation are now adding what’s …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — As we shared with you yesterday, some stores in Grants Pass have already re-opened their doors, despite the executive Stay at Home order. The Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce says these businesses are at the point where they …

MEDFORD, Ore. — If you’re looking for ideas to keep your kids busy, or to perhaps get outside and enjoy spring yourself, you can always chalk your walk. “It’s great to walk around and look and just think to myself, huh, I …