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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Grants Pass. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ County commissioners ended a lease that charged one dollar a year for the Grants Pass library in January 2025 because upkeep costs grew unsustainable, leaving residents worried about losing free internet and tutoring services. The library district is buying downtown property and planning a new facility—library programs may be reduced until construction is complete. The Grants Pass Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Josephine County Sheriff's Office announced that 41-year-old Martha Christine Wade + last contacted in October 2024 and seen by Grants Pass Police in July + has been found safe. KDRV
- ➤ Three men were arrested on May 10 when police found a man bleeding from his head and mouth at the 5th St resting site in Grants Pass after he was hit with a baton, punched, and pepper sprayed, and the suspects—34 year old Kaleb Farmer facing charges of second-degree assault, tampering with evidence, and unlawful use of a weapon; 36 year old Jonathan Bull charged with tampering with evidence and possession of meth; and 37 year old Aaron Storm charged with second-degree assault and unlawful use of mace—were taken to Josephine County Jail. KDRV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A twelfth season of the Link Up program is underway at Rogue Valley Symphony where young musicians in third to fifth grade practice songs, dances and instruments before performing with local professionals. Colten Petersen and Elaina Johnson attend weekly sessions at 9:50 and the program—run by educators—builds both musical talent and life skills. KOBI-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from 11 countries gathered in Ashland to start the Creativity Conference at Southern Oregon University yesterday — the three-day event features keynote speaker Denis Dumas presenting findings on actor psychology that have sparked new scholarly discussions. KOBI-TV
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