White City News

Appeals by legislators and transportation officials failed to sway Jackson County commissioners today as they condemned a $100 million proposal for a Highway 62 bypass as a possible waste of money.

Six more people face felony drug charges for their alleged roles in a heroin distribution ring that investigators say ran more than $2 million worth of the powerful narcotic into Southern Oregon through Medford since January 2008.

Federal indictments have been added to the charges against members of an alleged Southern Oregon heroin ring.

Jesse Albert Sorensen, 26, of the 1300 block of East Main Street, Medford. Sorensen made his initial appearance Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court on a charge of possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine and attempted second-degree theft.

The Medford Branch of the American Association of University Women will present a program called "Every Woman Should Have A Medical Home" at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Medford Branch Library, 205 S. Central Ave.

For part of the school day, Eagle Point High School senior Michael Baker leaves the high school campus to take electronics classes at Rogue Community College's White City campus.

Speakers, a memorial tribute to fallen soldiers and a performance by the Rogue Valley Symphonic Band are planned in honor of Veterans Day at the Veterans Affairs rehabilitation center in White City Nov.

When Michael Phillips returned to Medford from Vietnam in 1971, the Army veteran didn't exactly march back into society.

Okay, it's time for the six-month wine quiz! If you've been reading the column from time to time, you should do well.

By Amy Sienicki A October 22, 2009 A WHITE CITY, Ore. - A sleeping disorder is raising concerns about safety on the road.

Rogue Community College science student Perla Andrade, 19, said she found good support services at Eagle Point High School when she came to the U.S. at age 14.

A log house stands alone on a foreclosed 14-lot subdivision in White City that was bought by builder Bob Fellows, who plans to build entry-level houses over the next year.

The only thing missing from the Old Farm House Restaurant is the red barn, the field and grandma.

Autumn brings an explosion of fall color and with it a yard full of beautiful but pesky fallen leaves.

Financial troubles for a couple who own Curves fitness centers in Ashland, Phoenix and Eagle Point are creating problems for club members and worrying other Curves franchise owners in the Rogue Valley.

Police from several agencies searched into the night for a driver who led officers on a long chase before fleeing into the brush around Agate Lake near White City and disappearing.

Jackson County health inspectors evaluated 113 restaurants in September. One restaurant failed its semiannual inspections, and 16 received perfect scores of 100.

After being laid off in July, Sparrow Clubs regional director Matt Sampson knew almost immediately that the only thing that would cease in his role with local Sparrow Clubs were his own paychecks.

LUBA rejects an effort by east Medford property owners to stop the proposed residential community for former substance abusers Loading... Melissa Bauer of White City pushes her children, Talissa Collins, 22 months, left, and Taneeya Collins, 5, on the swings in Donahue-Frohnmayer Park in Medford Tuesday.

Medford police say a major blow has been dealt to the heroin trade locally after a multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of 22 suspected drug ringleaders Sunday morning in Jackson County.