Approximately 200 turned out to dance in the streets of Eagle Point

{gallery}08_16_11/dance{/gallery}     From toddlers to grandparents and even some great-grandparents, families turned out for Eagle Point’s Dancing in the Street Saturday. The event began in the afternoon with a variety of artists doing everything from cartooning to rattle can art. We were told most of the art sold and artists were very happy with the…

Hear viewpoints of EP council candidates Oct. 11, Commissioner candidates Oct. 18

The Eagle Point/Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce will hold an Candidate’s Fair on Monday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Ashpole Center. This fair will be for candidates for the Eagle Point City Council (the city’s governing body.) It will be an opportunity to hear from the candidates, ask questions and meet them if…

Local candidates

The deadline has passed to apply for a seat on the city councils for Eagle Point, Shady Cove and Butte Falls. Following is a list of candidates and a brief item about each. Eagle Point will have a decision when it comes to the position of mayor. Leon Sherman can no longer serve as mayor,…

Eagle Point Economic Development Committee does more than meet the eye

What prompts all the activity on Main Street in downtown Eagle Point?  We’ve heard there is an Eagle Point Economic Development Committee. When were they formed and what have they accomplished? These are some of the questions prompted by the current major construction in downtown Eagle Point. Over the years there have been a number…