“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.” Joseph Joubert Taking this quote to heart, Shady Cove City Council debated nearly everything during their May 3 meeting, settled most issues and left some for another day. The single issue no one had need to debate…
Shady Cove council continues to evaluate speed limit issue
April 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The April 5th Shady Cove City Council study session and meeting were so full of acronyms you needed a secret decoder ring to keep up! URCC discussed SDCs while ODOT discussed MPH. There was also talk of SCWW and URWA gave a presentation. Let’s decode: the issue of the remaining SDC fees for the…
Hwy. 62 thought EP to be 45 mph
January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Good things can come to those who wait and Eagle Point businesses have waited a long time to get the 55-mph speed limit changed on Highway 62. When major changes were made on Hwy. 62 a number of years ago, the city and residents tried to get ODOT to keep the 45-mph speed limit north…
Hwy. 62 thought EP to be 45 mph
January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Good things can come to those who wait and Eagle Point businesses have waited a long time to get the 55-mph speed limit changed on Highway 62. When major changes were made on Hwy. 62 a number of years ago, the city and residents tried to get ODOT to keep the 45-mph speed limit north…
New weight restrictions on Main Street bridge
December 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Effective Wednesday Dec. 21, 2011 the weight limit posting on the Main Street Bridge was reduced to 16 ton for Type 3 trucks, closed to Type 3S-2 (truck and trailer), said Gary Shipley of Eagle Point Public works. Shipley said the bridge will be closed to Type 3-3 trucks (doubles). ODOT Bridge Inspectors have conducted…
Main St. bridge weight limit change
December 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Effective Wednesday Dec. 21, 2011 the weight limit posting on the Main Street Bridge will be reduced to 16 ton for Type 3 trucks, closed to Type 3S-2 (truck and trailer), said Gary Shipley of Eagle Point Public works. Shipley said the bridge will be closed to Type 3-3 trucks (doubles). ODOT Bridge Inspectors have…
EP-No. Coast Classic wrestling
January 26, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The Eagle Point wrestling team competed in the 28 team North Coast Classic in Eureka, CA on Jan. 17, finishing with 10 placers and a 5th place team trophy. Due to the size of the tournament and a five match daily limit, individuals that lost in the first two rounds of the tournament were put…
New library cards
November 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Jackson County Library has unveiled a new library card. In fact, users will have a choice of four colorful designs. This is in honor of the first anniversary of the reopening of the libraries. Patrons can trade out their old cards for a free card of their choice. There is no time limit…
