It’s finally here!

snow

The snow the ski resorts have been waiting for is finally here, at least part of it. Snow spread across the valley floor on Sunday morning with more in the forecast for the next few days.  

On economy, for now Oregon has reserves, says governor

“The revenue forecast should not come as a surprise given the uncertainty in the European economy and the recent political turmoil in our nation’s capital over raising the U.S. debt ceiling and developing a long-term debt reduction plan. We planned for this possibility in the past legislative session — and we have reserves set aside….

Saturday's Oregon State University Baseball Scrimmage Cancelled Due To Weather

Because of the weekend’s weather forecast calling for rain, the Medford Youth Baseball Society has announced that the Oregon State Beavers’ scrimmage Saturday, Oct. 23 at Medford’s Harry & David Field has been cancelled. At this time, a make-up game has not been planned. “It’s very unfortunate to cancel the game and we are sorry…

Meetings to begin on major state budget cuts

Ways and Means Co-Chairs Senator Margaret Carter and Representative Peter Buckley  announced a schedule as they work to  balance the 2009-2011 budget for Legislative approval in the face of a budget hole estimated to grow from the current forecast of $3.1 billion to $4.4 billion. Included in the schedule are numerous opportunities for public input…

District 9 will cut 12 days by June; 36 staff in 2009-10

School District 9 is planning to cut up to 12 school days between now and the end of school, due to a lack of funds. “All district employees will be impacted by these cuts,” said Superintendent Cynda Rickert. A preliminary revenue report from the state is due to be released on Friday, Feb. 20 and…