Ex-Merlin teacher gets probation in sex abuse case
MEDFORD — A former Merlin elementary teacher pleaded guilty last week in Jackson County Circuit Court to two counts of attempted second-degree sodomy, and was sentenced to five years probation. Read More »

Commissioners to discuss Merlin sidewalks
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to discuss Merlin sidewalks and "no panhandling" signs near the Merlin Interstate 5 interchange on Thursday. Read More »

History program to look at Civil War
Paul Christy of Medford, currently completing a historical novel on Civil War clandestine operations, will discuss the Civil War's effects on Southern Oregon in the next Windows in Time history lecture series. Read More »

RCC to have blood drive Wednesday
A blood drive is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Student Center on the Redwood Campus of Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway. Read More »

Briefly
JoCo Drug Court to honor graduates Friday Read More »

Beginning tap dancing classes start Friday
If you've never had tap dance lessons, or had them so long ago that they're little more than a distant memory, an upcoming class may be just for you. Read More »

Fire calls
Grants Pass Fire and Rescue Read More »