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California Woman Leads Oregon Police on High Speed Chase

The attempt to elude ended when OSP troopers stopped her vehicle using a tactical vehicle intervention technique.

(CENTRAL POINT, Ore. ) - Oregon State Police troopers arrested a 22-year old California woman Tuesday afternoon following her attempt to elude police northbound on Interstate 5 between Central Point and Sunny Valley.

At approximately 12:31 p.m., OSP Southern Command Center dispatch received a citizen's driving complaint of a recklessly driven passenger car northbound on Interstate 5 in the Medford area.

Oregon`s Gift to Mentally Ill Patients?

“It’s not good policy to build ‘big box’ hospitals” - Chris Bonueff, executive director of NAMI Oregon

(CENTRAL POINT, Ore.) - The holiday cheer, the lights, the gift giving, the carols, the shopping and delicious treats are all part of our holiday excitement. Christmas and Hanukkah’s Festival of Lights are times of joy and celebration, but this season is also a time of introspection and humility. We who have sound minds and bodies have reason to be most grateful. Not everyone has been so blessed.

Those Oregonians who suffer from mental illness carry burdens others cannot fathom. Sometimes mentally ill patients are anti-social and need patience and understanding.

ODFW: Public Meetings On Revised Dog and Raptor Training Rules

(SALEM, Ore.) - ODFW will host several public meetings to present proposed new rules related to the training of hunting dogs and raptors and competitive field trials for hunting dogs.

The purpose of the revision is to relax and clarify the current rules, which are inconsistent with most commercial and recreational dog and raptor training taking place

Death Investigation Near Central Point Continues

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at (800) 442-2068.

(CENTRAL POINT) - Investigators are releasing the photograph of 47-year old Darin Lynn Drake, a of homicide victim whose body was discovered Friday morning in a field about 100 feet west
of Interstate 5 near the Central Point interchange.

Investigators hope the photograph release will help the public with providing information related to this investigation.

Oregon Roofer Wins Online Casino Jackpot

An Oregon roofer nailed a $902,505 return on only a $9 wager!

(CENTRAL POINT) - Matt Eilenberger, a 35-year-old roofer from Central Point, won the Party online casino Mega Jackpot of $902,505.00

Matt is overwhelmed by his online casino win, and plans to get a new home for his family.

“I'm looking to sell my house and get a bigger one!” he said.

Their present home doesn’t offer enough space for the family of five, but now Matt, his wife Alicia, and their three children will have more room to explore and enjoy their lives together.

Matt won the jackpot on a online casino Super Fortune Wheel.

“I can quite honestly say that until a few weeks ago I had won nothing in my life.”

Atkinson Participates in New Orleans Relief Efforts

(NEW ORLEANS, La.) - State Senator Jason Atkinson (R-Central Point) and his wife Stephanie spent the past several days in New Orleans aiding families who continue to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Atkinson is participating in the outreach effort as part of a national program that recognizes some of America`s top young elected leaders.

"This is one of the greatest civic challenges our country has faced,` Atkinson said. `My heart is forever changed experiencing the devastation of these Americans. I hope the rest of our country continues to rebuild this great city."

Atkinson, who returned to Oregon late Monday, says they stayed busy during their trip visiting with aid groups, touring the hurricane`s devastation and pitching in to help.

Atkinson Wins Oregon Farm Bureau Endorsement

(CENTRAL POINT) - Oregon State Senator and candidate for Governor Jason Atkinson today welcomed the endorsement of his candidacy by the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation. The Farm Bureau is the state's largest general agriculture organization. Its 22 member Board of Directors met Tuesday in the culmination of a 3-month process and voted overwhelmingly to support Atkinson in the upcoming gubernatorial primary.