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Medford, Oregon Patch AM: a 5 min readHi Medford! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which recent arrests Medford police sent to the county jail
- How South Medford teens helped build vital infrastructure for Medford Water
- What Medford police say happened during the Gilman Road burglary
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Sunny and sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 94, low: 59.
- Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jackson County Jail log, June 22: Disorderly conduct, burglary (rv-times.com) — Recent Jackson County Jail bookings include several arrests by Medford police, ranging from burglary and domestic abuse charges to disorderly conduct, theft, and DUII-related offenses. The log also notes suspects from nearby communities like Phoenix, Talent, and Klamath Falls, reflecting how Medford’s police and jail system serve the wider Rogue Valley. 
2. South Medford High students build fuel island through partnership (kdrv.com) — South Medford High School students just finished building a fuel island shed for Medford Water’s new operations center, gaining 120 hours of real-world construction experience alongside S+B James Construction. The project gives the utility a needed facility while connecting teens with local contractors, skilled trades careers, and the responsibility of maintaining Medford’s water system for years to come.
3. Suspect in custody following Medford burglary with shots fired (kobi5.com) — Medford police say a 21-year-old suspect is in custody after being shot during an alleged burglary Sunday night on Gilman Road. Officers used a drone to communicate with the man, who was treated at a local hospital and remains under guard while prosecutors review potential charges.
4. Medford City Council approves three years of salary increases (kobi5.com) — Medford City Council has unanimously approved spending $11 million over three years on salary increases for city employees, starting with a 6% raise for AFSCME workers July 1. Non-union and executive staff also get smaller raises, boosted HRA–VEBA contributions, and Veterans Day as a paid holiday, with additional cost-of-living increases planned for 2027 and 2028.
5. 11 Hidden Oregon Buffets That Serve Real Homemade Comfort Food Just Like Your Grandma (myfamilytravels.com) — Medford’s King Buffet earns a shout-out as one of Oregon’s standout comfort-food buffets, praised for its huge variety from sushi to fried chicken and chocolate-dipped strawberries. The piece places the restaurant alongside 10 other statewide spots, but emphasizes how this Medford favorite gives Southern Oregon serious food-destination credibility for families and big groups.
📸 Around Medford
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Upcoming Events in
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Community Yoga, 13+ YRS
Jackson County Library Services Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library
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Community Coffee Hour, 18+ YRS
Jackson County Library Services Meyer Memorial Trust Community Meeting Room, Phoenix Library
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Read Play Talk, 0-5 YRS →
Jackson County Library Services Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library
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Eagle Point Friends of the Library Open Cupboards Book Sale
Jackson County Library Services Meeting Room, Eagle Point Library
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Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies, All Ages
Jackson County Library Services Meeting Room, Eagle Point Library
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Game Night, 10+ YRS
Jackson County Library Services Ruch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library
4:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
Thursday June 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pinot + Pages
Central Point Chamber of Commerce Hummingbird Estate: 1677 Old Stage Rd. Central Point, OR 97502
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Community Care Corner at the Family Resource Center
Phoenix-Talent SD 4 873 N Rose St, Phoenix, OR 97535, USA
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Community Puzzle Swap
Central Point Chamber of Commerce 235 S. Haskell Street Central, OR 97502
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Celebrate July 4th early with Local Vines and Encore Five🎶🍷✨🎹🥁🎸🎶 →
Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N Haskell St Ste A, Central Point
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Celebrate July 4th early with Local Vines and... →
Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N Haskell St Suite A, Central Point
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Freedom Festival, Robert Pfaff Park, Central Point Oregon →
Robert J. Pfaff Park, 635 Manzanita St, Central Point
10:00 am
Wednesday June 24
Friday June 26
Wednesday July 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- You all made my dad, Chuck Lockridge, so very happy!
His art show & sale was a wonderful experience & he had a blast! Such good, kind people in our community & we feel so blessed by you all! (Nextdoor Leonard Ave) - Thank you to the Grants Pass Walmart for the huge brand new clothing, shoes and miscellaneous donation to us at Giveback Ministry thank you so much!
Follow giveback ministry on Facebook for things being given away! (Nextdoor Howard Park)
- Johnson RV posted a job opening for Service Concierge Porter in Medford. Apply here.
- Saia posted a job opening for FT Dockworker - Medford, OR in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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