Jackson County Commissioners unanimously adopted a $640.5 million budget for the coming fiscal year, including $264.6 million in reserves, contingency and ending fund balance money that shows the county government's ongoing financial strength.
In government accounting, a total budget figure includes both spent and unspent money. Read More »
North Medford junior shortstop Natalie Tlascala earned Southwest Conference Player of the Year honors on the strength of her .470 batting average with two homers and 22 RBIs in 18 conference games this season.
By Travis Moore of the Daily Courier
With North Medford winning the Southwest Conference title and making it to Saturday's Class 6A state softball championship game, it comes as little surprise that the Black Tornado dominated the SWC awards.
North Medford junior shortstop Natalie Tlascala was named the Player of the Year and the Black Tornado's Chris Campbell was picked by his peers as Coach of the Year. Read More »
The city of Grants Pass is taking applications from people interested in serving on a task force to review potential raises for nonunion city workers.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 13.
The Grants Pass City Council wants two people who have experience with large organization payrolls to serve on the task force. The council is scheduled to appoint the two people on June 18. Read More »
The Koz Band out of Eugene covers iconic bands like Rush, Journey, Styx and Van Halen. They will play June 24 at Riverside Park as part of the Grants Pass Concerts in the Park summer lineup.
By Kathleen Alaks of the Daily Courier
Nothing says summer like a free concert in a public park. And the summer ahead will fill the Rogue Valley from end to end with the sweet sounds of music.
The outdoor concert season kicks off on Tuesday, with the first of the Concerts in the Park offerings in Grants Pass. After that, free concerts are planned in Ashland, Medford, Cave Junction and Merlin.
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