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By Alissa Corman for the Mail Tribune

Stories from the Mail Tribune archives from Aug. 1 through Aug. 7, 1918.

This week, I’ve got some interesting news pertaining to Sheriff Jennings, a bill is in the works to add 100,000 acres to our National Forest lands, and it seems that our boys may just be in the thick of it now.

Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

Smoke expected to persist in the valley.

Wildfire price tag hits $135 million in S. Oregon.

Recreation, theater hit hard by cancellations due to smoke.

Full stories online at www.mailtribune.com.

Listen to other Mail Tribune podcasts at www.mailtribune.com/podcasts.

Reach web editor Ryan Pfeil at [email protected] or at 541-776-4468. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil.

Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon pairs luxurious shrimp burgers with buttery brioche buns.

Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

Wind sends more smoke into Medford area.

Manslaughter suspect claims 'shocking' document forced her to talk.

Full stories at www.mailtribune.com.

Listen to other Mail Tribune podcasts at www.mailtribune.com/podcasts.

Reach web editor Ryan Pfeil at [email protected] or at 541-776-4468. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil.

By Alissa Corman for The Mail Tribune

Stories from the Mail Tribune archives from July 25 through July 31, 1918.

Today, a call goes out to the women of Jackson county, Sugar is being further rationed, and a regional couple with hearts of gold are growing a grand generation of men. I’ve got all these stories and a few more for you, so pull up a seat, get comfortable and we’ll get right to it.

The Lock, Stock and Barrel of Wine Barrel Gardening by The latest in news, sports, business, food

Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

Kalmiopsis on fire again, in the same place.

Our air quality may get a cleansing.

Full stories at www.mailtribune.com.

Listen to other Mail Tribune podcasts at www.mailtribune.com/podcasts.

Reach web editor Ryan Pfeil at [email protected] or at 541-776-4468. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil.

Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories:

California wildfires claim more lives; crews make progress.

Medford and other cities left hacked customers in the dark.

Full stories online at www.mailtribune.com.

Reach web editor Ryan Pfeil at [email protected] or at 541-776-4468. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil.

Homemade vegetarian burgers recommended by Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon are more flavorful and healthful than packaged, processed versions.

In this episode of The Insider, host Ryan Pfeil talks with veteran Mail Tribune outdoors reporter Mark Freeman about an exciting new joint project with KTVL.