Colene Martin and Gary Richardson were selected this morning to fill two vacancies on the Josephine County Board of Commissioners created by recall turmoil that has gripped the county in recent years.

Martin is a Grants Pass businesswoman and real estate agent best known as the former CEO of the Grants Pass & Josephine County Chamber of Commerce. Richardson is a retired electrical and software engineer who has served as a member of the Grants Pass School Board since 2005.

Four St. Mary’s players scored in double figures as the seventh-ranked Crusaders rolled to a 67-33 boys’ basketball win over Rogue River on Wednesday in Medford.

St. Mary’s (18-5, 8-2) opened up a 43-20 lead by halftime in the District 7 finale.

With the win, the Crusaders clinched sole possession of second place in the conference.

Ashland's city hall, which dates back to the 19th century, has been indefinitely abandoned after an inspection found a split rafter in the attic and multiple damaged spots on the roof.

After reviewing the inspection this week, Fire Marshal Mark Shay raised concerns about the structural stability of the roof and suggested that employees work elsewhere until a structural engineer assesses the property.

A little snow won’t stifle plans to usher in the Year of the Horse. The Lunar New Year celebration in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday is going forward as planned.

The all-day family event, hosted by the Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association, includes cultural, historical and educational programs and demonstrations, along with music and dancing, costumes and games.