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JCSO has upgraded the city of Shady Cove to Level 1: Be Ready. This includes Zones SHC-151 / SHC-152 / SHC-153 / SHC-154 / SHC-156 / SHC-157 / SHC-158

The Mayor and City Council of Shady Cove have taken proactive steps to help protect our community as the East Evans Creek Fire continues to pose a potential threat to our area.

The Eagle Point Neighborhood Enhancement Commission met July 6 to continue discussion of a possible arch or monument near Hwy. 62 that would draw people into Eagle Point.

CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Learn how to spot and identify animal tracks, splash around in a stream to check out aquatic bugs, and play “survival of the fish-est.” Join the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Jackson County Parks, and Rogue River Watershed Council for Wildlife Wisdom every Saturday from July 18 to Aug. 15.

According to the unofficial election results for the July 7, 2026 mayoral recall special election in Shady Cove, Mayor Lena Richardson has been recalled.

This week’s crawly is a big un! They’re a mammal you may have seen, or you may not have seen. One you may want to see or one you may very much not want to see.

This week’s Rogue falls under the category of, “How? Just…HOW?”

A few days ago, I went out onto my upstairs balcony to grab the hummingbird feeders for a refresh. I knew there was still nectar in them, but it had been 90° the day before and hummingbird nectar should be changed daily in heat like that.

This is probably the most difficult column I’ve ever had to write. Just because it’s so personal. I was at the Eagle Point Senior Center the other day when one of the regular attendees pointed out a box on a table in the back that she said had been there for weeks and asked if…

Medford, Oregon – July 6, 2026 — The Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) is proud to announce the acquisition of the archives of the Medford Mail Tribune, preserving more than a century of Southern Oregon journalism for future generations.

This week we’ll explore tree fruits we can grow in Oregon. We’ll be a bit selfish this time around and focus on our own area.

Spiraeas have been staple landscape plants for at least the last century and a half. They are mostly deciduous shrubs with showy flowers in spring. The reason for their popularity was the ability of shipping distances during late winter and early spring.

One of our native orchids that is somewhat similar to and nearly as beautiful as the ladyslippers is the shy and fascinating stream orchid, or chatterbox.  A water lover, sparsely located about the valley along stream banks, only a fortunate few wildflower admirers have the privilege of encountering and enjoying this trim and lovely orchid.

The lake level is 1,821.57ft and the water surface temperature at Lost Creek is 76F. In addition to trolling, Lost Creek also offers good bank fishing access, and fishing on both sides of the lake near the dam can be very effective using PowerBait.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETINGS City Hall – Council Chambers 17 Buchanan Avenue South City Council – Meetings are regularly held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. – Council Chambers and via Zoom.   Neighborhood Enhancement Commission – Next meeting date to be announced – Council Chambers. Planning Commission– July…

July is prime time for peaches and plums. Whip up a sweet or savory dish with one of these tasty stone fruits!

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