Medford Police Continue Fatal Roberts Road Crash Investigation

The Medford Police Department investigation continues for the fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash that occurred Friday morning on Roberts Road near Crater Lake Avenue. The preliminary investigation indicates an adult pedestrian was lying in the roadway when they were struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Roberts Road. The pedestrian died as a result of the crash. MPD’s Inter-Agency Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team responded to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Investigators are working to determine how the pedestrian came to be in the roadway prior to the collision. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Impairment is not believed to be a factor. The pedestrian has not yet been identified, and investigators are continuing efforts to establish their identity. Roberts Road was closed between Melody Lane and Crater Lake Avenue for several hours while investigators processed the scene, before reopening later that day. ...Read more

Search Continues for Two Missing Teens
Two teens were reported to be missing since October 20th at 12:50 p.m. Bradley Schreiber, 14, and Michael Clark, 15, reportedly may be on foot or on bikes, one that's purple and one that's blue. Schreiber has blonde hair, and Clark has brown hair. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of these two, call the Grants Pass Police Department Non-Emergency line at 541-450-6260. Reference Case #'s 26-37202 for Schreiber, and #1020-1827-083. Other numbers to call for Schreiber include 503-806-2507, and 413-329-6521. For Clark, call 541-497-3957. ...Read more

GPCC Approves Opening Prayer at Business Sessions

The Grants Pass City Council passed a resolution adopting a policy and procedure regarding the opening invocation before Council meetings. The U.S. Supreme Court holds the cities may include an invocation. The city recorder would establish a list of local congregations that would designate a person to deliver the invocation. The resolution passed on a 6 to 2 vote with Indra Nicholas and Rob Pell dissenting. The Council approved an ordinance to amend 5 articles of the city's development code, incorporating provisions for Middle Housing Land Divisions. The proposed amendments incorporate the state regulations into the City's development code. The ordinance provides the Community Development Department with clear procedures for approving applications. Councilors approved the finding of facts and revised conditions of approval overturning the Urban Area Planning Commission's denial of Eden Glen PUD and approved revised plans for the residential development. Then a 401(a) retirement plan ...Read more