There’s good news in the old town today. The remark made by many, “you can’t even buy a nail in Eagle Point,” is now a comment for the history books. The brand new Eagle Point Hardware is now open for business. You may find a few things yet to be put in place but as…
Way to go
October 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The recent couple of weeks have been noteworthy for Eagle Point High School. While some of us well remember good, successful days at EPHS (despite the fact that some don’t believe that), some of us well remember down days as well. But today it is up, up and up for the students and faculty. First…
EPID blowout caused by landslide near Cobleigh Road
October 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}10_11_11/washout{/gallery}Eagle Point Irrigation District officials awoke October 2 to some news they never want to hear: the main canal had a blow-out near where the canal crosses Cobleigh Road in Butte Falls. The call came at 5:30 a. m. Someone passing by the site called in and EPID crews responded quickly to prevent additional damage. …
Butte Falls receives approval for charter school
October 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
School districts find it difficult to offer positive news in this economy. But, there is one district and one superintendent quite pleased with the double dose of positive news received last week. Butte Falls Superintendent Dr. Courtney learned that the Jackson County Board of Commissioners offered a letter of support to the school district regarding…
SCMS wrestling results
February 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Some good news from Shady Cove School should remind people that kids are excelling even in these tough times of school district budget cuts. Wrestling coach, Tyler McCarty, said his team placed well in the Southern Oregon Middle School Athletic Conference. Eight out of nine wrestlers placed at the meet. Seventh grader Michael Hammond placed…
Good news from Shady Cove
January 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
City hall is now open Monday through Friday, from 8-12 and 1-5 p.m. Paula, who does utility billing is also at city hall during those hours and so is Debby Jermain (except for some flex time to make u for after hours city council meetings.) This is a big step in making the city available…
Watch here for breaking news as it comes in!
August 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Upper Rogue Independent provides all the latest local breaking news as it happens!
Reading local news
May 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
{gallery}/05_11_10/paper{/gallery} Teachers recycle newspapers and give them to students to read before shcool. They just love to read the Upper Rogue Independent.
District 9 hears good news-bad news on financial front
April 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Dan Zaklan is once again filling the position of business manager on an interim basis and with his return came with good news-bad news on the district’s financial picture, which he presented during the 5 p.m. workshop. The “good” news, said Zaklan, is that it appears District 9 will be “okay” financially this year….
May be way to obtain more funds for Shady Cove
March 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Although no decisions were made at the March 25, City of Shady Cove budget meeting, Interim Administrator, Dale Shaddox, advised the budget committee of steps that could be taken to bolster city coffers. Shaddox also shared the good news that contracting with the sheriff’s department will not cost as much as originally anticipated. The ballpark…
