Medford Mail Tribune - Fri Nov 06
A traffic stop near Ashland sparked an investigation that led authorities to a massive marijuana-growing operation in Grants Pass that apparently was producing hundreds of pounds more than is allowed under the site's medical marijuana permits.
Judge denies appeal to overturn appointments of GP interim councilorsKDRV - Thu Nov 05
By Ron Brown A November 5, 2009 A GRANTS PASS, Ore. - A judge has turned down another attempt to void the appointment of five temporary Grants Pass city councilors.
Menace or Medicine? Part 3KDRV - Thu Nov 05
By Amy Sienicki A November 5, 2009 A NEAR ROGUE RIVER, Ore. - Medical marijuana is becoming more prevalent on the West Coast.
Third H1N1 patient dies in Josephine CountyMedford Mail Tribune - Wed Nov 04
A third Josephine County resident who tested positive for the H1N1 virus has died.
Judge rules Gold Hill man of mining illegallyKDRV - Tue Nov 03
Associated Press A November 3, 2009 A MEDFORD, Ore. -- A federal judge has convicted a Gold Hill man of illegal mining while digging for gold on Forest Service land.
Judge rules Oregon man gold mining illegallyKGW-TV Portland - Tue Nov 03
A federal judge has convicted an Oregon man of illegal mining while digging for gold on U.S. Forest Service land.
Josephine Co. nonprofit faces high demand for utility assistanceKDRV - Mon Nov 02
By Erin Maxson A November 2, 2009 A GRANTS PASS, Ore. - With Josephine County facing an unemployment rate of over 14-percent, the Oregon nonprofit group United Community Action Center, UCAN, says the demand for emergency funds was so high in October that it's Josephine County branch ran out of money.
SOU suspends TV show with link to sexual abuse suspectsMedford Mail Tribune - Sat Oct 31
Following the indictment of its producer and host, the Rogue Valley Television show "Wilde Life" has been suspended by Southern Oregon University.
SOU suspends gay men's show after indictmentsThe Ashland Daily Tidings - Fri Oct 30
Because of the indictment of its producer and host, the Rogue Valley Television show "Wilde Life" - about "issues facing gay men" - has been suspended by Southern Oregon University.
Congressman Introduces Job-Creating Telework Bill Aimed at Rural CommunitiesCustomer Interaction Solutions - Fri Oct 30
Rural areas and small towns are bearing much of the brunt of the downturn. Statistics have shown higher jobless rates in these smaller dispersed communities than in their bigger brethren.
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