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🌱 Medford police probe early-morning shooting after alleged axe-wielding break-in attempt
Medford, Oregon Patch AM: a 5 min readMorning Medford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Medford police probe early-morning shooting after alleged axe-wielding break-in attempt
- Why East Medford neighbors lost their say on a big apartment plan
- How Medford moms’ extra milk is saving fragile newborns
Also on today's calendar: Lexis Shardé and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 40.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Medford police report axe wielder shot by neighbor (rv-times.com) — Medford police are investigating a pre-dawn shooting after a resident reportedly fired at a neighbor who was allegedly trying to break into an apartment with an axe on South Oakdale Avenue. The 22-year-old suspect was hospitalized with a nonfatal gunshot wound, and no one else was hurt. Authorities say any potential criminal charges will be announced once the investigation is complete. 
• Residents concerned after Mountain Top Village development moves to court (kobi5.com) — A major apartment proposal in East Medford’s Vista Pointe neighborhood has bypassed a planned City Council hearing and is now headed to Jackson County Circuit Court after the developer claimed the city missed a key planning deadline. Neighbors worry about wildfire risk, traffic, and parking, and are frustrated they lost their chance to speak publicly in Medford’s process. The court will now decide whether the project moves forward.
• Breast milk drive at Providence (kdrv.com) — Providence in Medford is highlighting how donated breast milk can be lifesaving for premature and medically fragile babies, and deeply reassuring for local parents. A Medford mother shares how donor milk helped her during the formula shortage, while staff explain how easy and impactful it is to sign up as a milk donor.
📸 Around Medford
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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April 23, 2026 Satellite Club Meeting
Gold Rush Brewing, 1100 N Central Ave, Medford
5:30 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Read Play Talk, 0-5 YRS
Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side) , Ruch Library
10:30 am -
Eagle Point Friends of the Library Open Cupboards Book Sale
Meeting Room , Eagle Point Library
12:30 pm -
Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies, All Ages
Meeting Room , Eagle Point Library
3:30 pm -
Afterschool Hangout and Fun, 10-18 YRS
Butte Falls Library
4:00 pm -
Game Night, 10+ YRS
Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side) , Ruch Library
4:00 pm -
Jefferson Experience
Medford SD 549C Medford, OR 97504
5:30 pm -
Lexis Shardé
Main Street Coffee House , 115 W Main St , Eagle Point
6:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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BBSI Training
Central Point Chamber of Commerce , 2045 Cardinal Avenue Ste. 100 , Medford
9:00 am -
Central Point Parks and Rec Earth Day Celebration
Central Point Chamber of Commerce , 525 Stone Pointe Drive , Central Point
4:00 pm -
Pinot + Pages
Hummingbird Estate , 1677 Old Stage Rd. , Central Point
5:00 pm -
Literacy Luau
Phoenix High School , 745 N Rose St , Phoenix
5:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We are missing a tiny, elderly, black with some white markings chihuahua from our home on Mira Mar Avenue (Manor Hill).
He wandered off this afternoon during a yard project. His name is Miso, he is mostly deaf and very friendly. We are frantic. We've combed the… (Nextdoor La Loma) - My dog went missing today.
Unfortunately my camera didn't catch when or what time he left our yard but if anyone has seen him please let us know. He is a small black mini… (Nextdoor North Medford)
- PepsiCo posted a job opening for Merchandiser - Seasonal in Medford. Apply here.
- Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Central Point
- Rapper Tech N9ne brings ‘Strange Wid' It' tour to Central Point (rv-times.com)
- Things to Do: April 20-May 10 (rv-times.com)
- 2nd Annual Health Fair (kobi5.com)
Phoenix
- New proposed Phoenix truck stop being met with opposition (kobi5.com)
Jacksonville
- Southern Oregon True Crime Summit comes to Bigham Knoll in May (kobi5.com)
- Madsen leads all the way in High Limit Diamond Classic at Lucas Oil Speedway (stlracing.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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