Jackson County flyover shows pervasive cannabis grows, Sheriff s Office says
A helicopter flyover of Jackson County focused on large apparent marijuana and hemp growing operations, but the Sheriff s Office said they don t how many are legal and licensed.
Posted: May 12, 2021 5:46 PM
Posted By: Jamie Parfitt
MEDFORD, Ore. A video taken via helicopter above Jackson County over the last week, showing dozens of apparent cannabis grow operations, demonstrates how big the problem of marijuana and hemp have become in the Rogue Valley, the Jackson County Sheriff s Office said.
The video covers areas of the Rogue Valley from Ashland stretching up to White City, from Sams Valley northwest to Wimer, and around Rogue River. It highlights grows near Griffin Creek Elementary and Phoenix High School. The Sheriff s Office says that the footage was taken last Friday and early on Monday.
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Medford students return to the classroom
K-1st grade and middle school students in the Medford School District had an in person orientation on February 16. Other grade levels will return to in person learning in the weeks to come.
Posted: Feb 16, 2021 6:54 PM
Updated: Feb 17, 2021 9:21 AM
Posted By: Tyler Ridgle
MEDFORD, Ore. The Medford School District is preparing its students for the months ahead with orientations organized by grade level.
The principal for Griffin Creek Elementary, Sarah Costa, said she has worked in education for nearly 20 years and has never seen students have to transition in this way.
She said everyone has worked hard to get kids back in classrooms and in order for that to happen, students will have to follow new protocols.