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Last Update Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Columnist remains optimistic after unpleasant brush with cyberspace (Off The Beaten Path)

I couldn’t help but chuckle upon reading the little blurb in last Friday’s Daily Courier which cited technical difficulties as the cause for my “Off the Beaten Path” column not popping up in the paper that day.

After all, I knew full well that AI was totally to blame. No, not that AI. I’m referring to yours truly, the absolute ignoramus operating the computer.

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Illness closes Lincoln school
Lincoln Elementary School in Grants Pass is closed today because of “widespread illness,” according to the school district.  Read More »

Pedestrian killed in Medford at Roberts and Crater Lake
A vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian near the intersection of Roberts Road and Crater Lake Highway in northeast Medford early this morning, according to the Medford Police Department.  Read More »

Senior menus
Food & Friends serves both Josephine and Jackson counties through congregate meal sites and home-delivered meals. A donation is requested. Read More »

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Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Deadline near to apply for Josephine County economic development grants
Rogue River-Siskiyou Forest plans fall burns
High school, college students invited to fair
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
West Evans Creek Fire mop up efforts continue, containment up to 55%
New Medford gym strives to offer high-level coaching for gymnasts (Business Buzz)
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Correction
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Monday, October 19th, 2026
Police reports
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Beaver rescued from Ashland sewage plant
Benefactor will match donations for a K-9
West Fork Evans Creek Fire 95% contained early Saturday
Historic headlines
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Friday, October 16th, 2026
Williams library defibrillator used to save man's life at town hall
Toddler dies in Illinois River drowning
Firefighters attack blaze west of Shady Cove
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Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Woman rescued from well in Central Point after 20-foot fall
Firefighters put out 2-acre fire at west edge of Rogue River
Fire runs
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
North Valley to celebrate ‘push-in’ for new engine
Josephine Extension moving to RCC building
Sno-Cat finalist for Coolest Thing Made in Oregon (Business Buzz)
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Firefighters contain blaze at abandoned Medford hotel, known as The Loring
Locally based Amazon delivery company announces layoffs of 170
Clarification
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Monday, October 12th, 2026
Police reports
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Medford Garden Club meeting, plant sale set
GP Legion post to host bake sale and breakfast
Fall color is the topic of RV Rose Society talk
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Friday, October 9th, 2026
Long-suffering, excellent teachers remembered (Off The Beaten Path)
Native plant sale set Sunday in Phoenix
AllCare Health reports privacy incident for about 800 members on Oregon plan
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Empty Bowls event in Grants Pass, Ashland helps feed those in need
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Thursday, October 8th, 2026
North Valley High dedication ceremony to name new field
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