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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southern Oregon Historical Society is hosting its annual plant sale this weekend at Hanley Farm—located between Jacksonville and Central Point. The sale will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day and feature over 70 varieties of perennials along with veggie seedlings, an exhibit honoring local women and a scavenger hunt. KOBI-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement confirmed a major fentanyl seizure by the RADE team with Grants Pass patrol officers that removed more than ten ounces of the synthetic opioid—enough for over 149,150 potentially fatal doses—from circulation as investigators continue probing the drug trafficking operation. The Grants Pass Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendent Patrick Lee said the Rogue River School District applied to both the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation + the Ford Family Foundation for grants to support a student-based health center on Oak Street behind Rogue River E. Rogue River Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from Rural Metro Fire practiced extricating trapped drivers on Interstate 5 this week in a hands-on training event with Goodfellas Towing. The exercise helped new recruits and experienced responders learn to safely remove car parts to save lives — a vital skill on busy roads in Josephine County. KDRV
- ➤ Local library volunteer Matthew Hoff filed a charter-based petition on April 22 to force the Josephine County Board of Commissioners to address the Grants Pass Library lease termination—officials must respond within five days and resolve the issue within 60 days. The move follows the county's abrupt lease termination on January 6 and a stalled dialogue after a lease renewal proposal was submitted on March 25. The Grants Pass Tribune
- ➤ The BLM is giving out nearly $28M in timber revenue payments to 18 western counties to support local services such as emergency response and education. Jackson received $4.3M — Josephine got $3.3M while Douglas obtained $6.9M, with the program helping about 2,000 local jobs and adding over a billion dollars to the economy. KOBI-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Mona McArdle from Valley Immediate Care and Dr. Leona O’Keefe from Jackson Care Connect discussed SOAPP (formed 18 months ago) to help ease the shortage of primary care providers in Rogue Valley by letting out-of-area professionals interview with several organizations (a unique approach started during COVID-19 that has not been used elsewhere). KOBI-TV
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Pigs on the Wing: Echoes of Pink Floyd Tour
8-11 p.m. — Rogue Theatre — $35 adv — Experience the sonic landscapes of Pink Floyd with Pigs on the Wing in a vibrant live performance.
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Jen Howard Live Performance
8 PM — The Sound Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt tunes of singer/songwriter Jen Howard in a cozy setting.
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Fleetwood Mask: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
8 PM – Midnight — Rogue Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the only Fleetwood Mac tribute endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself.
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The Nooners Group Meeting
12-1 p.m. — Newman United Methodist Church — Closed meeting — Engage in a supportive discussion focused on recovery from alcohol addiction.
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