Weekly Business Session Canceled due to Ongoing Security Threats
According to the Commissioner's office, today's 10 a.m. Weekly Business Session in the Anne G. Basker Auditorium was canceled due to ongoing security threats. Administrative actions for the canceled meeting included board orders in the matter of setting County charged fees and Public Hearings, as well as the rescheduling of the Regular Weekly Business Session Meeting of the Board for 2026. Also on the agenda was a Public Hearing in the matter of an Annexation to the Josephine Community Library District by Petition of Landowner without Election, and consent calendar minute approval.
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6-Year-Old and Father Facing Seeking Help with Expenses after Burn Accident
A young boy from Selma is facing a challenging road to recovery after a tragic accident left him with severe burns over much of his body. KDRV reports Oli, 6, is now in the PICU at Randall Legacy. His mother, Natasha, said Oli will undergo multiple surgeries over the coming weeks. The accident occurred a week ago when Oli and his father were involved in a burn pile incident. Both suffered significant burns, with Oli facing a 60 percent chance of survival. Natasha said his dad is in the burn center next door and will be having surgeries on his hands. To assist with the mounting medical expenses, Oli's family has started a GoFundMe page aimed to help him and his family now, and in the future. You can donate by going online to www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-oli-and-jeffs-burn-recovery.
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Oregon OSHA Fines Medford Contractor over $128,000 for Violations
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA) has fined a Medford contractor over $128,000 for safety violations after an inspection found the company exposed employees to multiple hazards, including a potentially deadly fall from heights. The division completed its inspection of Shrader Homes Inc. in November, citing the company for five violations of requirements to protect workers from serious injury or death. The inspection focused on a jobsite in White City, where employees were doing framing work on a two-story residence. One of the violations was a fourth repeat infraction for failing to provide fall protection. Another was a second repeat violation of a ladder safety rule. Falls are one of the leading causes of death in the construction industry, and Oregon OSHA significantly increases penalties for repeat violations. The division ordered the company to correct the violations. Oregon OSHA conducted the inspection of Shrader Homes under its prevention-based emphasis program addressing fall hazards in all industries. The division cited the company for protection systems not being implemented where employees were exposed to a hazard of falling 6 feet or more to a lower level.
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