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Grants Pass
Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rural Metro Firefighters in Merlin, Oregon, responded to nine emergencies, including vehicle crashes and a fire, on the first day of 2025. KOBI-TV
- ➤ A couple in Trail, Oregon, was unharmed after a bullet shot from across a river hit their home on New Year's Eve, sparking discussions on gun safety. KDRV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Grants Pass residents experienced an increase in utility bills in 2024 due to higher water usage and inflation, with further rate hikes anticipated in 2025 including a new Public Safety Fee. The Grants Pass Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon's Senate Bill 543, effective from January 1, 2025, bans Styrofoam food containers to reduce plastic waste, prompting businesses to switch to eco-friendly alternatives amid financial concerns. The Grants Pass Tribune
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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