Thanks to the sponsorship of The Eagle Point/Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, America’s Favorite Big Top Circus is coming to Eagle Point, Oregon on Tuesday, May 21st at the Eagle Point Middle School Grounds with two scheduled performances at 5:00 & 7:30 p.m. Now in its 29th edition, C&M Circus has…

The Boston marathon is a special event. One has to earn the right to compete, and each year, some 25,000 runners struggle to overcome the demons that plague every step of the more than 26 miles of the race. Runners compete for a variety of reasons; some because they love the sport, others to prove…

When Brad Richardson began leading worship for a youth group at Trail Christian Fellowship, he didn’t imagine that he would be leading a band on a national tour. Several years ago, Richardson began playing guitar. He was joined by his daughter Emma, and sons Christopher ( ChrisB), Joshua (Kozmo) and Stephen. Stephen plays the drums,…

By Ralph McKechnie Of the Independent In the 32 year history of the Wildflower show, held annually in Shady Cove, the Wildflower association has donated more than $250,000 for medical equipment to Fire District #4. Medical apparatus, such as the blood pressure apparatus at the Shady Cove Market, radios to help with communication and coordination,…

There seems little question that some people pack more life into their years than others. Jim Estep of Eagle Point is one of those folks. He served in the Navy during two of our country’s wars, flew missions all over the world, lived in the jungles, raised a family, and amassed one of the most…

Amidst the round of budget cuts within Jackson County, some projects are still moving forwards. The Expo, over the weekend of April 13, placed sod in the area north of the Mace building, an area formerly a dust bowl with a couple of trees in the middle. It is a high traffic area during the…

The Upper Rogue is further represented at the Pear Blossom Festival this year by Heather Lass as a princesses and Micaela Saling as first runner up. Both join seven other young women on the court with its activities, culminating in the parade last Saturday. Heather, a senior at Prospect High School, spends her time on…

By Lynn Leissler For the Independent Ask Julia Cuppy about theater and she’s off and running. Cuppy is the drama teacher at EPHS, and fully in love with her job. But theater costs go beyond what most folks realize, and often beyond budget. Thus went the first annual Spaghetti Feed on April 11, Eighth Grade…

By Ed Mayer Shady Cove Emergency Manager A major part of becoming prepared in case of an emergency or disaster is getting you and your family ready to be self-sufficient. This may mean living without electricity, refrigeration, heat, water, communications or the availability to obtain food, medication, cash, gasoline or other amenities that all of…

On Easter weekend, Crater Rock Museum’s Marketing Coordinator, Pam Sasseen along with President and Show Chair, Jami Walkins, radiated with delight at the sizable turnout. Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Show had launched its 58th annual event. At one table, Shady Cove resident, Barbara Jacobsen, introduced visitors to the exquisite art form called Intarsia. Her…