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🌱 Did you see anything near Access Road during Gold Hill’s fatal crash?

Gold Hill, Oregon Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Gold Hill! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Did you see anything near Access Road during Gold Hill’s fatal crash?
  • Can you help detectives solve Gold Hill’s deadly hit-and-run?

Also on today's calendar: Del Rio Vineyards — The Brisbane Project.

Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pedestrian Killed In Gold Hill: Hit & Run (theashlandchronicle.com) — A man was killed in an early-morning hit-and-run on Access Road near the Gold Hill Fire District 3 station, and investigators believe the suspect’s vehicle has front-end or windshield damage. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about the crash, driver, or vehicle to call the non-emergency line and reference case 26-2466.
   

• May 16, 2026 (theashlandchronicle.com) — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in Gold Hill, and Jackson County detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver. The same news digest also notes a small, active Table Rock Road fire near Central Point, giving residents a heads-up on nearby emergency activity.
   

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  • Central Point School District 6 posted a job opening for Assistant Cross Country Coach in Gold Hill. Apply here.
  • US Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for Police Officer in White City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gold Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Central Point

  • OSP Log: Woman arrested following crash that killed 2 people on motorcycle (philomathnews.com)

Medford

  • Pickleball complex set to open at Howard Memorial Park next month (kdrv.com)
  • Republican candidate for governor Chris Dudley visits Medford (kobi5.com)
  • Restrictions put in place for fire season in Southwest Oregon (kdrv.com)

Ok Gold Hill! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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