Julia Jackson of Jackson Care Connect (at lectern), alongside OnTrack Rogue Valley's Sommer Wolcott (left) and Gena Santori, explains during a ceremony on Friday that artist Casillas Oliver's "Everyone is Welcome Here" mural is a message meant to destigmatize the shame that can sometimes come with seeking mental health care and treatment.
By Vickie Aldous of the Daily Courier
MEDFORD — Whether a person is visiting OnTrack Rogue Valley in Medford for addiction treatment or just walking by, a new mural offers an upbeat message.
"Everyone is welcome here," proclaims the mural by Casillas Oliver, an artist who splits his time between Talent and Mexico. Read More »
Illinois Valley's Braedan Lapora (left) tags out Bonanza's Adam Gardiner on a failed steal attempt. The Cougars swept a doubleheader from the Antlers in Cave Junction on Friday to secure a berth in the 2A/1A state playoffs later this month.
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Illinois Valley sealed a berth in the state playoffs by taking both games of a District 6 doubleheader from Bonanza on Friday in Cave Junction.
The Cougars cruised to a 10-0 win in the opener and 16-6 in the nightcap.
The top two teams in District 6 automatically earn a spot in the Class 2A/1A state playoffs. Illinois Valley (13-4, 9-2) clinched second place Friday by sweeping Bonanza (7-8, 5-5), which will end up third.
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A Stockton, California, man caught in Grants Pass with nearly 3 pounds of methaphetamine was sentenced Thursday to more than five years in prison.
Carlos H. Ortega, 49, also was placed on three years of post-prison supervision for his guilty plea in Josephine County Circuit Court to a felony charge of delivery of methamphetamine.
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The Southern Oregon bluegrass quartet, The Rosa Lees, bring their old-time music to Birds & Brews at the Deer Creek Center in Selma on May 18.
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Get a start on summer at Birds & Brews, the annual fundraiser for the Siskiyou Field Institute.
The May 18 family event, open from 1-6 p.m., is being held at the Deer Creek Center, 1241 Illinois River Road in Selma.
New this year, on-site camping the night before allows visitors to more easily join the dawn bird walk and mid-morning hike around the property.
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