As a teenager, Bruce Read had a great first car — a sporty 1971 AMC Javelin. He bought the car in 1976, the same day he turned 16 and got his license to drive.

And the next day he got a speeding ticket on the way to Grants Pass High School and another one on the way home.

Both were from the late Officer Charlie Thorn, who really struck fear into Read when he said, "I want you to know, I'm having coffee with your dad tomorrow morning." Read More »

The American Legion Triple-A state tournament is within the reach of the Grants Pass Nuggets.

After blowing out David Douglas 17-1 in seven innings on Friday at Agnew-Lytle Field, the Nuggets need to win one of a possible two games Saturday in the best-of-three Super Regional Series with the Pirates. Read More »

CAVE JUNCTION — A man shot outside the Speedy Mart in downtown Cave Junction was listed in good condition Saturday morning at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Oregon State Police have not announced any arrests in the case, and at last report on Friday they were still looking for the shooting suspect, Ronald J. Fehlhaber, 32.

Fehlhaber is considered to be armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him has been asked to dial 911. Read More »

Chamber Music Concerts announces its 2017-2018 concert season.

The 12-concert season takes place from late September through May at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall in Ashland.

Season tickets are available at a 10 percent discount. Single tickets are $33 and $49. Concerts regularly sell out.

Special discounts are available for full-time students, Oregon Trail Card holders and concertgoers ages 19 to 35. Read More »