Major Kristi "Rowdy" Raudy, Oregon Air Naional Guard's 173rd Fighter Wing, finishes first place in the National Guard's annual Norwegian Foot March on Saturday at Lithia & Driveway Fields in Medford with an unofficial time of 3 hours, 5 minutes while carrying 29 additional pounds in her backpack.
By Chrissy Ewald of the Daily Courier
When was the last time you ran a mile in combat boots? How about almost 19 miles?
On Saturday, more than 140 people participated in the second annual Norwegian Foot March, an 18.6-mile endurance challenge on the Bear Creek Greenway from Medford to Ashland and back.
Sponsored by the Oregon Army National Guard, participants were required to carry 24 pounds, not including any water or snacks, and military members wore their uniforms and boots.
Illinois Valley's Kegan Russell (left) slides safely into second base for a double in the third inning of the second game during Friday's doubleheader in Glendale. The Pirates won the first game 6-4.
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While it didn’t get the win in Friday’s opener, the Illinois Valley baseball team was able to build a little bit of late-game momentum heading into the second half of their District 6 doubleheader.
The 11th-ranked Cougars recorded a 17-2 win over Glendale after the Pirates took the opener 6-4 in Glendale.
The Gold Souls, an eight-piece funk band from northern California, will be in concert on Wednesday to benefit the Applegate Evening Market.
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The Applegate Evening Market kicks off its 2026 season on Wednesday, with the debut of its Mobile Market trailer, followed by a concert to benefit the market.
Growers and makers will have locally produced goods for sale between 5 and 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Lindsay Lodge, 15100 Highway 238 in Applegate.
At 7 p.m., the party moves indoors for a concert by The Gold Souls, an eight-piece funk and soul band out of Sacramento.
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