Good morning, Grants Pass.

Local baker Vegi Hoyt, who lives with Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder, started In Your Mouth Bakery to serve natural, diabetic-friendly treats at downtown First Friday events; she uses fresh local ingredients and natural sweeteners like monk fruit and dates to balance health and taste—her bakery has become a community staple in Grants Pass.

Clarion Theatre will host its 'Let’s Make a Scene!' fundraising revue on November 8, 9 and 16 at 3 p.m. The event will showcase seven new works including a musical piece from Ryan Imel’s Voices of Awakening, and proceeds will help fund future productions and workshops — a boost for local art — in our community.

RCC will host its Supervisory and Leadership Bootcamp at the Riverside Campus in Medford with sessions on October 28, November 4, and November 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. for $179 per participant—registration closes on October 22—designed to help professionals enhance supervisory and leadership skills.

The City of Grants Pass Fire Department added a new Pierce Impel fire engine at 10:00 a.m. today at the Parkway Fire Station—this engine holds a 750-gallon water tank and a pump that delivers 1,500 gallons per minute to boost safety and fast emergency response.

Josephine County officials are using their own social media pages to share political views as if they were unbiased news—without following standard journalistic rules.

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has taken little action, which leaves residents to decide what is real reporting and what is politically driven opinion.

The Rogue Gem & Geology Club Show

9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Josephine County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Explore stunning gems and minerals while enjoying a silent auction and raffle.