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Last Update Friday, October 16th, 2026

Williams library defibrillator used to save man's life at town hall

An automated external defibrillator, or AED, installed at the Williams branch library came in handy Wednesday night when a man went into cardiac arrest during a town hall meeting at the nearby Williams Grange.

The town hall meeting was hosted by the Williams Citizens Advisory Committee and Community Council to discuss a proposed levy increase for the Williams Fire District.

Toddler dies in Illinois River drowning
The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday that a 2-year-old boy drowned in the Illinois River near his home on Wednesday. Read More »

Firefighters attack blaze west of Shady Cove
A wildfire first reported Thursday afternoon is estimated to be 200 acres and is 30% lined along the perimeter as of this morning, the Oregon Department of Forestry said. Read More »

Senior menus
Food & Friends serves both Josephine and Jackson counties through congregate meal sites and home-delivered meals. A donation is requested. Read More »

Fire calls
Grants Pass Fire Rescue Read More »

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Woman rescued from well in Central Point after 20-foot fall

Firefighters put out 2-acre fire at west edge of Rogue River

Fire runs

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

North Valley to celebrate ‘push-in’ for new engine

Josephine Extension moving to RCC building

Sno-Cat finalist for Coolest Thing Made in Oregon (Business Buzz)

Fire calls

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

Firefighters contain blaze at abandoned Medford hotel, known as The Loring