Mannenbach asked by D9 board to resign
For the second time in less than four months, the majority of the School District 9 Board of Directors voted to censure board member Jim Mannenbach. Beyond censuring a majority…
Eagle Point, OR
SC says sheriff getting more than fair share of tickets
Is the City of Shady Cove getting its monies worth from the sheriff’s department? What looked to be a low-key council meeting on September 2 became tense when former City…
60th Annual Prospect Jamboree and Timber Carnival Winners
Jack & Jill1st George Harrison Sr and Tina Harrison2nd Eyler Harrison and Astounda Collins3rd Wayne Gallagher and Cassie JohnsonJill & Jill1st Tina Harrison & Astounda Collins2nd Liz Steward & Robin…
D-9 Foundation fundraisers, Sept. 11-12
The 10th annual D-9 Foundation dinner and auction is this Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Eagle Point Golf Club. This year will be a luau with Hawaiian cuisine and entertainment….
Painting the world
{gallery}/08_31_10/barney{/gallery}Many people in our area ride and own horses, but few have the distinction of owning or riding a Reserve World Champion Working Cow Horse. That is the case for…
Old and new mix well at the Rogue River Lodge
{gallery}/08_31_10/RRlodge{/gallery} It takes a special kind of vision to take a 1937 landmark, and turn it into a fully modern facility while keeping its historic feel. Lee and Anne Kimball…
Fundraiser dinner for URCC Director Steve Hauck, Sept. 11
{gallery}/08_31_10/painting{/gallery} The concern and caring in the Upper Rogue is phenomenal. Whenever someone needs help, community members step forth to offer assistance. Recently a bank account was set up at…
Dinner to honor Avenue of Flag volunteers
All community members who have helped with Avenue of the Flags are invited to an Appreciation Night on Wednesday, Sept. 8. It will be at 6 p.m. at Campus Life….
Hwy 62 -Linn Rd. walk light is longer
Those crossing Highway 62 at Linn Road should be very pleased to learn that the time allotted to cross the highway has been extended and is now actually reflected on…
Take a hike
{gallery}/08_24_10/annie{/gallery} Annie Creek Trail is just south of Crater Lake. This 1.7 mile hike takes you along Annie Creek, with beautiful flowers, natural springs and a beautiful meadow. There are…
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…
EP Fire District 3 firemen follow Chief Iverson’s philosophy on service first
The following human interest article was sent to the Independent by Wendy VonHolle, who owns Happy Feet by Wendy. She has a dear friend who is 94-years old and lives…
Willow Lake algae lifted
A health advisory prompted by high algae levels found in Willow Lake was lifted Aug. 19 by Oregon Public Health and Jackson County Health Department officials. The advisory went into…
Two EP women face numerous charges
Two Eagle Point-area women were arrested by Oregon State Police shortly after midnight Friday following an attempt to elude in a vehicle southbound on Interstate 5 near Glendale. In addition…
Republican commissioner candidates voice opinions
At a forum on August 19 hosted by Jackson County Republican Women, the two Republican candidates for Jackson County Commissioner, John Rachor and Don Skundrick, showed they had their own…
Prospect hosts 60th Timber Carnival, Aug. 21, one of few left in U.S
“Sixty years….A Million Memories” is the theme for the Prospect Jamboree and Timber Carnival, on Saturday, Aug. 21. A good many people that recall those early years are sure to…
Eagle Point teen in national competition
{gallery}/08_17_10/camrie{/gallery} Co-chair Ore. Beef AmbassadorCamrie Claassen, of Eagle Point, has been selected as the 2010 Oregon Beef Ambassador. Miss Claassen, the daughter of Buddy Acup and Kristy Longbrake, will represent…
