Pamela Jean Fr . Hansen, 58, of White City, died unexpectedly following a brief illness at Providence Medford Medical Center. She joined her mother on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012. She was born May 15, 1953 in Lewiston, Idaho to Reba Kinard and William Fry. Pam moved to the Rogue Valley in 1955 but lived…
Eagle Point Lions food drive
April 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5, the Eagle Point Lions Club will be holding a food drive at the following merchant locations in Eagle Point. Antonio’s Restaurant, Barbwire Grill, The Butcher Shop, The Butte Creek Mill, valley Feed and Pet Supply, Walmart, Ray’s , Eagle Point Hardware and The Upper Rogue Independent. The…
WC foster parent jailed for 1st degree assault
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On Sunday, Mar. 4, 2012 at 7:58 p.m. the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Rogue Valley Medical Center concerning a child who was seen in the Emergency Department for severe burns. Doctors in the emergency department suspected the one year old child was the victim of abuse. Through the investigation it was…
Virginia May Browns
January 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Virginia “Ginnie” Browns, 84, of Medford died Jan. 4, 2012 at Rogue Valley Medical Center. She was born to Fred and Mary Dame on Dec. 28, 1927, in Oakland, Calif. Ginnie and her parents moved to the Grants Pass area in 1941. She graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1947. In 1952, she and…
EPHS rated Outstanding
October 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
EPHS 2010-11 score in reading is up 16 percent over 2009-10. Writing increased by 23 percent. Both math and science also made huge gains. Eagle Point and Ashland High School are the only two large high schools in the valley to be named “Outstanding.” Superintendent Cynda Rickert complimented the high school staff on the student…
Ronnell Loy Draper
June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Ronell Loy Draper, 74, of Shady Cove passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 25, 2011 at Rogue Valley Medical Center. Ron was born Oct. 25, 1936 to Erastus Almon Draper and Linnie Adell Draper (Seguine). He was the youngest of 10 children born in Provo, Utah. He was raised in…
Leslie Wayne Welburn
April 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Leslie “Les” Wayne Welburn, 58, of White City, died April 13, 2011, at Rogue Valley Medical Center, after a long illness. He was born on Aug. 7, 1952, in Ashland, to Donald and Jean Welburn. Mr. Welburn was a graduate of Phoenix High School and attended Rogue Community College. He worked in many different industries…
Raymond Angel
April 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Raymond Joseph Angel, age 73, died Mar. 30, 2011 at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford. He was born July 20, 1937in Long Run, Ohio to Lucille Karr and Joseph Angel. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee from 1954-1958. He married Mary Louise Wiley on Sept. 19, 1959, in Tucson, Az. Mr….
MVL All-League
February 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Mountain Valley All-League selections for 2010-2011 from Butte Falls and Prospect are: Girls: 1st Team All-League- Mariah Moore, Jr., Butte Falls. Coach of the Year: Tony Bush of Hosanna ChristianBoys: 2nd Team All-League- Moe Gower, Sr. Butte FallsBoys: Honorable Mention- Ricardo Balero, Jr. Butte Falls and Riley Linson, Sr. Prospect.Coach of the Year: Jason Young…
