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🌱 Phoenix’s Eric Swanson honored for four decades in local government

Phoenix, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Phoenix! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Phoenix’s Eric Swanson honored for four decades in local government

Also on today's calendar: Mayor's Gallery at the Civic Center and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 65, low: 48.
  • Friday: Cooler with a shower possible, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Phoenix city manager honored for 40 years in local government (kdrv.com) — Phoenix City Manager Eric Swanson has received an international association’s award recognizing 40 years in local government. He returned to lead Phoenix in 2020, the year of the Almeda Fire, and has since worked with residents and city partners on rebuilding housing and improving infrastructure, including the Government and Public Safety Center.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Great experience at Stewart Meadows Urgent Care and Fred Meyer South yet again.
    Within one hour tonight, my husband was seen, treated and his antibiotic RX was sent and filled at Fred Meyer Pharmacy. This all happened within one… (Nextdoor B Street)
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Medford. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenix here.

🗞 Nearby News

Talent

  • Oregon Department of Forestry to host live ‘air curtain incinerator' demonstration burn in Talent on Tuesday, Nov. 17 (ashland.news)
  • Former ‘Baywatch' actress to raise money for Southern Oregon animal shelter on ‘Celebrity Weakest Link' (rv-times.com)
  • Police Blotter 11/09/2026: – Ashland – Trespass/Theft; Trespass; – Talent – Criminal Trespass – The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon (theashlandchronicle.com)

Medford

  • Medford mayors unite to keep 63 flags flying downtown (kdrv.com)
  • Medford School District on online safety in their classrooms (kobi5.com)

Ok Phoenix! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Phoenix

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.