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NORTH BEND, Ore. – Lawyers for the recently retired North Bend Police Chief and Captain sent a statement to media outlets Wednesday, after articles appeared online after their retirement announcement. The statement says Chief Robert Kappelman and Captain Curt Bennett retired due …

PHOENIX, Ore. — On October 2nd, 2018, a popular little cheese shop located in Phoenix opened its doors to the public for the first time. Local vendors and live music set up around the Oregon Cheese Cave to commemorate the business’s 3rd …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Since the beginning of the pandemic, many southern Oregon businesses have closed their doors for good. R & D’s sandwich factory in Medford appears to be joining the list. The restaurant announced on Facebook Wednesday night the effects of the …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The annual Barnstormer’s Vintage Fair wrapped up today at the Jackson County Expo. Event owner, Shelly Britt, says over 1,500 people came to view the 47 different shabby chic vendors. She says strict covid protocols are in place, …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A bakery in downtown Medford is seeing business pick up as Valentine’s Day approaches. The owner of Sweet Stuff Bakery, Erica Bryan, says her shop has been selling out Valentine themed desserts for the past week. Bryan says she …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Dave Thomason owns dozens of restaurants in Southern Oregon. He wrote a letter to the governor expressing his feelings on the shutdowns of his restaurants. In the letter, Thomason cites the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association which says less than 1% …

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 …