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Lake Creek Rural Fire District budget

June 17, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment

RV Airport conducts mass casualty drill

June 17, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment

Simulating a plane crash next to a bus with wings attached, workers apply smoke to represent flames.

On June 13 at 10:30 a.m., RV Medford Airport staged a live simulated test portraying the aftermath of a “crash” on a Bullock Road field. The mock drill took months in planning. Twenty-three agencies including Airlines, Hospitals, Fire Districts 3 … [Read More...]

Last weeks fires maybe a sign of times to come

June 17, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment

Last week may have been a preview of what hot dry weather has in store for us during the balance of 2013. On June 11, a large grass fire broke out in White City on Avenue H. The call came around 2 p. m. and though the fire was just a short distance … [Read More...]

2013 Jackson Co. Fair to offer more free events

June 17, 2013 By Ralph McKechnie for the Independent Leave a Comment

Not long ago, a TV commercial claimed that “free is a very good price.” Following up on that line, the 2013 Jackson County Fair has a number of special acts and events that fall within that category. The fair, beginning on July 16 this year, will … [Read More...]

County Commissioner meeting

June 10, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment

By Colleen Roberts For the Independent With the budget hearings in our past, the regular Board of Commissioner meeting returned back to its quiet demeanor. Only five items were on the agenda for deliberation and were unanimously … [Read More...]

EP Council discusses bus service

June 17, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment

Discussion about public transit consumed a good share of the June 11 Eagle Point City Council meeting. Julie Brown, General Manager of Rogue Valley Transit District, addressed the group and answered questions. She discussed the felt need for service … [Read More...]

Eagle Point annual bike ride

June 17, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment

And they're off on a journey through the countryside at the annual bike-a-thon beginning near Little Butte School on June 15. Riders came from as far as Ft. Jones to take part in the fun event

Tour De France it isn’t. It isn’t a bike race either. No cheering fans, no rugged mountain course, no team strategy and no gold jersey. Neither is there a huge amount of glory, no large purse and no television spots nor commercials. It’s not … [Read More...]

Comm. Breidenthal moving to cut fire costs, improve service

June 10, 2013 By Upper Rogue Independent Leave a Comment

Jackson County Commissioner Doug Breidenthal recently organized a meeting between officials from the City of Medford and Jackson County Fire District 3 to discuss options for shared management services. "Based on my experience with Fire Districts … [Read More...]

Prospect student gets help after automobile accident

June 10, 2013 By Ralph McKechnie for the Independent Leave a Comment

Kaylee Biando, a junior at Prospect Charter School was involved in an auto accident on June 6, and was injured severely. She was driving between Butte Falls and Prospect with her brother sleeping in the car. For some reason, the car left the road and … [Read More...]

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Sage Road closure

Lake Creek Rural Fire District budget

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Last weeks fires maybe a sign of times to come

2013 Jackson Co. Fair to offer more free events

County Commissioner meeting

EP Council discusses bus service

Eagle Point annual bike ride

Comm. Breidenthal moving to cut fire costs, improve service

Prospect student gets help after automobile accident

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