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Medford, Oregon Patch AM: a 5 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Medford is honoring its four-legged crime fighters
  • Why a North Medford alum is leaving OSU for the SEC
  • A California condor just soared past Medford for the first time in ages

Also on today's calendar: June 13 - Saturday - 3:30 PM - Medford/Central Point, OR - Jackson County Expo 21 Peninger Rd, Central Point, OR 97502 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 103 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Medford unveils K-9 memorial honoring police dogs' service (kdrv.com) — A new K-9 memorial now stands outside the Medford Police Station, honoring past and present police dogs who’ve served the community after a previous tribute was vandalized. Funded through the Council Community Initiative Fund using marijuana tax revenues, the monument lists MPD canines by name and recognizes their courage, loyalty, and service to Medford.
   

• Medford's Rich Dorman expected to exit OSU for Florida (youroregonnews.com) — A familiar Medford name in college baseball, pitching coach Rich Dorman, is expected to leave Oregon State for a new role at the University of Florida. The North Medford High graduate has helped OSU’s staff lead the nation in key pitching stats, guiding multiple All-American pitchers while pursuing his goal of becoming one of the country’s top pitching coaches.
   

• California condor returns to Oregon for the first time since 1904 (thecooldown.com) — Southern Oregon birders just got a historic thrill as a California condor, known as B9, was spotted near Medford during a 380-mile loop flight into Oregon—the first free-flying condor documented in the state since 1904. Released by the Yurok Tribe’s restoration program, B9’s journey suggests these endangered birds may be reclaiming parts of their historic range, with more condors likely to follow.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Movies in the Park, Zootopia
    Central Point Chamber of Commerce Twin Creeks Park 555 Twin Creeks Xing Central Point, OR
    6:00 pm
  • American Crown Circus →
    Jackson County Expo, 21 Peninger Rd, Central Point
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday June 13
  • Kids Day @ Crater Rock Museum
    Central Point Chamber of Commerce Crater Rock Museum 2002 Scenic Avenue, Central Point, Oregon 97502
    12:30 pm
    • Sunday June 14
  • Live Music- Enoch & David Duo →
    Sams Creek Cellars, 39 Sams Creek Rd, Gold Hill
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is there any u-pick places for berries in the Medford region?
    I’ll be there next week and would enjoy doing that. (Nextdoor East Medford)
  • Missing cat.
    Reward $100! Female, chipped. She has a pink toe bean on her right front paw. Last seen on Douglas Ave. (Nextdoor SW Medford)
  • Firehouse Subs posted a job opening for Team Member in Medford. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Sales Merchandiser in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Central Point

  • Take-A-Hike: Mckenzie River Trails (kdrv.com)
  • Coquette Bakery shutting its doors after 4 years (kobi5.com)
  • 60 cats rescued from hazardous Central Point home in abuse case (kdrv.com)

Phoenix

Ok Medford! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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