Anthony “Tony” Micah McCullough, 38, of Shady Cove died Dec. 7, 2011, at his home. Tony had a wonderful life in sales and the last few years in truck freight brokerage. He loved to fish and enjoyed music and remote controlled cars. He was a loving father and husband. He leaves behind his wife of…
Joint effort will make Buchanan ditch a point of pride in EP
December 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}12_20_11/loons{/gallery}The Buchanan Ditch/Creek bisecting the City of Eagle Point has, over the years, carried more than water from its beginnings near the Willamette Egg Farm. It has also carried controversy in the nature of its ownership, enough flood water to inundate the city and is now the subject of a restoration project. Perhaps restoration is…
Scouts go on extra special campout
August 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}08_30_11/camp{/gallery}Eagle Point’s Boy Scout Troop 48 recently went on a 5 day campout. They were fortunate enough to go to the beautiful Beekman Ridge Archery Range in Butte Falls. Mike and Liz Stritenberg were gracious hosts and a great time was had by all. The boys were able to learn archery skills and then shoot…
EQC water ruling signals disaster for future of Oregon
June 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Sen.Doug Whitsett, (Distr. 28) Thursday, June 16, in Pendleton, TAPS were played for the future of Oregon’s natural resources based economy, and the private sector jobs they sustain. The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) adopted, by Administrative Rule, new Oregon water quality standards for human toxics that are ten times more stringent than anywhere…
Terry Edmondson
June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Terry Edmondson, 73, of Central Point, passed away on May 6, 2011. He married Nannette Grow in 1960. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last summer. Terry was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish, camp and ride his horse. Most of all, Terry loved to spend time with family and friends. Known by…
More job killing rules from ODEQ
March 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Sen. Doug Whitsett (Distr. 28)The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is in the process of adopting the most restrictive water quality standards in the nation. The proposed human health criterion standards relate to the highest concentration of a pollutant in water that is alleged to not pose a significant human health risk. The numeric…
Rick A. Linson
October 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Rick Allen Linson was the definition of untamed. He was like nitroglycerin trapped in a coke bottle, that being said as the highest of compliments. Sadly, on Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, a force of nature was silenced. Rick was lost in a tragic car accident just minutes from his home in Prospect. He will be…
Gold Ray Dam appears to be near the end after more than a century
August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}/08_03_10/dam{/gallery}Heavy equipment returned to the banks of the Rogue late last week to continue removal of the 104-106 year-old Gold Ray Dam, near Gold Hill. Work by Slayton Construction had been stopped for nine days while U.S. District Court Judge Owen Panner considered a case initiated by “The Friends of Gold Ray Dam.” Friends contend…
Green algae invades Willow Lake
April 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Willow Lake, located 24 miles east of Medford, was issued today by Oregon Public Health and the Jackson County Health Department. Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. These algae levels are likely to…
Public health advisory issued for Willow Lake in Jackson County
April 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Willow Lake, located 24 miles east of Medford, was issued today by Oregon Public Health and the Jackson County Health Department. Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. These algae levels are likely to…
