Central Point News

KDRV Staff A July 3, 2009 A CENTRAL POINT, Ore. - Seven Oaks Farm will be open their produce stand Monday.

KDRV Staff A July 2, 2009 A CENTRAL POINT, Ore. - Advance concert and ride tickets are now available for this year's Jackson County Fair.

Ashland police will turn over a child pornography investigation involving Ashland resident James Auchincloss, half-brother to the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, to the Jackson County District Attorney's Office next week, the police chief said.

Ashland Police move forward in the child pornography investigation involving James Auchincloss.

Michelle Nutter of Central Point was in fair condition in a Redmond hospital this morning after her coupe hit a pickup on Highway 97 near Terrebone.

By Amy Sienicki A July 1, 2009 A CENTRAL POINT, Ore. - As weather warms up and the 4th of July holiday nears, fire officials are warning people to be careful with fireworks.

Children can learn bike safety and decorate their bikes for the Fourth of July parade during a Central Point Bike Safety Fair, set for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Central Point Elementary School, 450 S. Fourth St.

Marital bliss was briefly put on hold for a pair of Central Point newlyweds Saturday night when most of their wedding gifts were stolen.

With just days left until the Legislature adjourns, lawmakers pushed through a $5.8 billion school funding bill, overriding the governor's veto.

Realtor Rob Skinner of Ashland makes many of his business calls on his hand-held cell phone while driving between appointments.

By Tove Tupper A June 23, 2009 A CENTRAL POINT, Ore. - Beginning this year, the use of fireworks will be allowed within the Medford city limits.

By Andrea Calcagno A June 22, 2009 A ASHLAND, Ore. --Jackson County's 'Creek Safety Watch' group is issuing a seasonal creek warning for the summer.

A head-on collision Saturday morning between a 1991 Ford F-150 pickup and a 1928 Ford Model A on Hanley Road left two people seriously injured, Oregon State Police said.

It's a day devoted to dad, and several events in the Rogue Valley today aim to make the most of the holiday.

By Tove Tupper A June 17, 2009 A CENTRAL POINT, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Forestry has announced Friday as the official start date for fire season.

A Talent man pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon in Jackson County Circuit Court to three counts of felony aggravated animal abuse for killing a litter of puppies and having their bodies dumped at an animal shelter.

Starting Friday, June 19, you won't be allowed to burn any debris piles in Jackson and Josephine counties.

Granite Man Endurance Weekend at Applegate Lake started Saturday with four running events: the Grouse Gap 5K, 11-mile Mountain Run, 30K Trail Run and 60K Ultra Trail Run.

A slow-moving storm that descended Friday on the Rogue Valley caused minor flooding throughout Jackson County and damaged at least one home when lightning struck the attic, officials said.

Most school districts in Jackson County reported record graduation rates this year, continuing what has become an annual trend in the past few years, according to school officials.