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1. Medford artist brings local nature to new downtown mural (kobi5.com) — A new wildlife-themed mural is coming to the Bartlett-Middleford parking garage in downtown Medford, with installation expected to wrap up in late October. Local artist Anthony Vella will fill four large panels with meadowlarks, salmon, pears, and Table Rocks imagery, blending sign-painting and calligraphy to highlight the natural beauty Medford residents see around them every day.
2. Medford to consider abatement options for public safety hazards at abandoned Ramada hotel (rv-times.com) — Medford officials are weighing how to deal with the abandoned former Ramada Inn on Biddle Road, now a serious public safety hazard tied to crime, fires, and a recent overdose death. At a joint study session, the City Council and Planning Commission will review options including nuisance actions, receivership, tax foreclosure, and even eminent domain to secure or demolish the property.
3. Best private high schools in Oregon (ktvz.com) — Families in Medford will be interested to know that an A+ rated private school in town, serving grades 5–12, ranks among the best in Oregon according to Niche's 2027 list. The statewide rundown highlights enrollment sizes, student-teacher ratios, and overall grades, helping local parents compare Medford's option with top schools in Portland, Beaverton, Salem, and beyond.
4. Five illicit massage businesses shut down in Southern Oregon (kobi5.com) — State regulators have shut down five suspected illicit massage businesses in Southern Oregon, including three in Medford: 365 Day Spa, Lavender Spa, and Yu Daw Foot Spa. After multiple citations, the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists used new public warning placards to push closures and is urging Medford residents to recognize red flags like neon-heavy storefronts and unusually flashy signage.
5. Oregon health officials urge vaccinations ahead of respiratory virus season (opb.org) — Oregon health officials are warning of an active season for flu, COVID-19, RSV, and measles and strongly urge residents to get current on vaccinations. A Jackson Care Connect medical director in Medford stresses that talking with trusted local providers can ease vaccine worries, reminding families that the risks from these diseases are far greater than from the shots themselves.
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