MEDFORD — Jackson County is starting work on a new dog shelter, which is expected to double the size of the current facility that has suffered from overcrowding in the past.

The shelter will likely be completed a year after construction starts, according to County Administrator Danny Jordan, and will typically hold only dogs — in line with its current policy.

Central Point native and former Crater High standout Nate Bittle is getting his first crack at making an NBA roster after signing as undrafted free agent with the Toronto Raptors, according to reports on Thursday.

247Sports was the first to report the agreement between the Raptors and Bittle, who signed a Exhibit 10 contract and will get the chance to play for Toronto’s summer league team that will compete in Las Vegas next month.

The last of four people implicated in a deadly home invasion robbery at a troubled apartment complex in Grants Pass was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison.

Michael Fay Woodruff, 62, of Cave Junction also was placed on three years of post-prison supervision for his guilty plea in Josephine County Circuit Court to charges of first-degree manslaughter with a firearm, first-degree burglary and unlawful use of a weapon.

Organizers of the Labor Day Festival in Cave Junction are looking for vendors and parade participants for this year's event.

Put on by the Illinois Valley Lions Club, this 53rd annual festival is scheduled for Sept. 5-7 in Jubilee Park. The theme is "250 Years of Celebrating the Red White and Blue.”