Probably most of us can recall horror stories of episodes when we actually, or nearly, missed that dreaded time-change. This month daylight saving time seemed to sneak up on us earlier than usual. It’s still winter. Wasn’t DST first established so farmers could get their crops to market earlier on summer mornings? One spring day…
Sc city council report
March 10, 2014 by
Creepy Crawlies With Christy
March 10, 2014 by
What’s brown and orange and slimy all over? The European Black Slug (Arion ater). The Euro Black slug is similar in size to our native banana slug and ranges in color from the distinctive brown/orange of our local specimens to true black. While not the most attractive critter in the Upper Rogue, these slugs are…
Six members of the 2013 Eagle Point High football team sign with colleges
February 17, 2014 by
Eagle Point high school held a signing party for six senior football players on Feb 5. Those six players have had exemplary careers with the Eagles, three will be attending schools outside Oregon, three will be attending Southern Oregon University. The letter of intent is more than a sign of commitment, it…
Watershed Festival
September 3, 2013 by
The second annual Watershed Festival takes place on Saturday, September 7 from 10:00a.m.-3p.m. at Harnish Wayside Park in Eagle Point. The festival is part of the city of Eagle Point’s Water Resources Awareness during September. All activities are free.
9/11 Honor Run
September 3, 2013 by
Rob Wilson of Eagle Point will be running 34.97 miles on this 9/11 to honor those who died during the September 11 attacks. He will be running the entire route carrying an American flag. The race will start at his house, proceed to the Eagle Point National Cemetery and into downtown Medford before making his…
A new game in town
September 3, 2013 by
By Ralph McKechnie Of the Independent Charlie’s is coming to Eagle Point, according to owners Autumn Axmaker and Danna Humphreys, within the next couple of weeks. The two ladies who worked together prior to forming the partnership, became friends and decided to enter into business together. Once the decision was made to open a restaurant,…
Back to School
August 26, 2013 by
School starts on September 3 for District 9 students, an event greeted with smiles and groans, trepidation and eagerness. Parents and students can be seen across the valley shopping for new clothes and school supplies. For online supply lists, go to the user-friendly district website http://www.eaglepnt.k12.or.us, then click on the individual school. Most stores also…
Creepy Crawlies With Christy
August 26, 2013 by
This week I have the privilege of introducing you to a little known Upper Rogue insect who is quite adept at avoiding the paparazzi. She is the Noisy Shieldback Katydid (Steiroxys strepens). Just how camera shy is this katydid? There are three photos of live examples (and four of dead ones, ick) on the internet….
Watershed Festival Sept. 7
August 26, 2013 by
The Little Butte Creek Watershed Council, the City of Eagle Point, and the Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District are hosting the 2013 Watershed Festival on Saturday September 7 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Harnish Wayside Park in Eagle Point. There will be events and booths for children and adults, including the big…
