Grants Pass is slated to get 110 rental apartments thanks in part to $39 million in state funding — plus teamwork between the city government and partners.
The project will provide much-needed rentable duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes to low-income people. If more money becomes available, 15 to 19 townhouses for sale to medium-income people could be added later.
The Medford Colts used a five-run rally in the bottom of the sixth inning for an 8-6 come-from-behind victory over the Grants Pass Nuggets to complete the sweep in a Single-A American Legion baseball doubleheader on Wednesday in Medford.
The Colts won the first game of the twinbill, 9-4.
In the nightcap, three different Medford players — Liam Edgar, Niko Colombo and Gunner Dale — drove in two runs apiece.
Prosecutors this week charged Joseph Andrew Botello III, 33, of Grants Pass with first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and failure to perform the duties of a driver to a seriously injured person.
John Aspesi of Red Bluff, California, gets the go-ahead from Robert Wenz (right) in the tractor pull competition that is part of the annual Antique Tractor & Engine Show, held every Father's Day weekend at Pottsville near Merlin. The tradition continues Saturday and Sunday.
By Kathleen Alaks of the Daily Courier
Treat dear old Dad to some Father’s Day fun.
The weekend is full of activities to choose from.
FOR THE PLANT-LOVING DAD: Lavender is in bloom in Southern Oregon, and this weekend, five lavender farms in Josephine and Jackson counties are open to the public for self-guided tours, you-pick opportunities, activities and treats.
The Southern Oregon Lavender Trail’s June festival is Friday morning through Sunday afternoon; the times vary by location.
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