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Grants Pass
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office requests public aid in finding Cecilya “CC” Gairson, an 11-year-old missing since December 31, 2024. Medford Alert
- ➤ The Grants Pass Tribune reports on concern over unqualified and unethical behavior by new officials in Josephine County, while urging leaders to commit to integrity and transparency for a better 2025. The Grants Pass Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shawn Christian Higbee, wanted since 2019 on a sodomy charge, was arrested in Cambodia and awaits extradition to Josephine County. KOBI-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rural Metro Fire encourages homeowners to create defensible spaces indoors by removing dry vegetation to reduce fire risks. KOBI-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A letter urges the new Josephine County Commissioners to appoint Colene Martin or Pat Fahey to a vacant seat, emphasizing the need for representation of all voters' voices and an end to cronyism. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Incoming officials in Grants Pass are alleged to have attempted an unauthorized meeting before their term begins, raising concerns about transparency and procedural integrity. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ Oregon implements new laws including a Styrofoam ban for eateries, increased access to DIY electronic device repairs, enhanced safety measures for public transportation, and the use of cameras on school buses to improve child safety. KOBI-TV
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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