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MEDFORD, Ore. One non-profit is giving back to those who have given the most and helping some life-long dreams take flight. Dream Flights Foundation restores old biplanes and offers free rides to veterans around the country. I was there as two local veterans soared to new heights.
“[It’s] not something you get to do every day,” said Carl Anderson, WWII veteran.
The 95-year-old got to see the Rogue Valley from 1,000 feet up on Monday. Thanks to the Dream Flights Foundation, along with other sponsors. Mike Sommars travels the country to gives seniors a birdseye view.
“We just want to honor them for what they did,” said Sommars.
MEDFORD, Ore. The CDC recommended Tuesday children in school wear masks at all times, whether they’re vaccinated or not.
Meanwhile, southern Oregon continues to see a surge in COVID-19 cases. Local health officials say its masking policies aren’t going anywhere.
Both Asante and Providence have had a mask policy in place since the start of the pandemic.
Asante says it’s seen a dramatic rise in cases. Last month it averaged 8 to 10 COVID-19 patients a day, Tuesday that number is 40.
Providence also says vaccinated or not, masks will be required in each of its facilities.
“It’s to protect our caregivers, it’s to protect our patients that are coming in, we don’t know who has been vaccinated and who hasn’t, we’re not asking we’re just taking the precautions necessary to keep people safe,” said Chris Pizzi, CEO of Providence Medical Center.
MEDFORD, Ore. A controversial new development in east Medford is now open for business. But neighbors who’ve been against the plan from the beginning, aren’t planning to stop fighting.
Two years in the making, after much debate, the project in east Medford is finally complete. It’s at the corner of McAndrews and Springbrook. We’re told some residents have even moved away because their frustration is so great.
“What a shame, they’re ruining a perfectly good residential area,” said resident Virginia Baker.
A communal feeling for many residents in this east Medford neighborhood. What was originally in the works to be a Circle K, is now a Chevron gas station.
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