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Local Olympian shares experiences from 1976 Montreal Games - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– In 1973, seventeen year old George Mount had never watched an Olympic event. Three years later, the grants pass resident nearly made it onto the podium at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games in cycling. “I finished in the sprint at second place and took sixth overall. Which, for an American no one had finished in the top-40 since 1912, or something like that.” Despite not having been raised in an athletic family, Mount finished sixth at the Montreal Games. Now, almost 50 years later, he says he’s still riveted when watching the games. In fact, he is immediately flooded with memories of one of the greatest moments of his life.

Fire officials discuss weekend focus on slowing Bootleg Fire - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

Fire officials discuss weekend focus on slowing Bootleg Fire - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
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Grants Pass woman saved by roommate and first responders from drowning in backyard

GRANTS PASS, Ore.– “It was a nightmare. It was terrible for me, what I went through because of that dock.” 81 year old grants pass woman Maria Carbajal never expected she’d have to fight for her life after doing basic yard work outside her home. “It was something that I’ve never experienced before.” But when her foot broke through an old board on her personal dock, she found herself holding on for dear life “I don’t want to drown out here, I don’t want to drown out here.” Luckily, Carbajal’s screams for help were heard by her 67 year old roommate Karen Kelier.

Klamath Co Sheriff s Office urges residents not to light fireworks amid drought

Though county commissioners can prohibit fireworks, the sheriff’s office is asking residents not to light them. “Klamath county, we don’t rush to ban things. We want to encourage folks to enjoy the fourth of July, and we want them to do that safely. We think that would be best served by saving their fireworks until new years eve.” Brandon Fowler, KCSO public information officer, says the sheriff’s office’s number one concern is public safety. A criminal citation can be issued for reckless burning if a firework causes a fire. A fine could reach as high as $100,000 for a small fire.

Medford chooses not to ban fireworks in city limits - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

The decision came amidst the worst drought in recent history in southern Oregon. In a press release, the city says the mayor and council received numerous emails and phone calls requesting the council pass a resolution banning the use of fireworks inside city limits. Residents have mixed feelings on the issue. “It definitely is nice still being able to do it. As long as everyone is safe about it. Also, its been a really hard year and things are finally trying to get back to normal so I can see why they didn’t,” said one Medford family. “If people want to do it, I just hope they have water. We’re not going to do any,” said another.

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