Eagle Point High School held their annual Half of Fame induction ceremony, Oct. 16. This year was unique as the ceremony took place indoors.

This week’s crawly is Oregon’s gothic gravedigger. Meet the black burying beetle (Nicrophorus nigrita). Here I do want to issue a content warning of sorts: I highly recommend you don’t sit down with a snack to read this. The black burying beetle is amazing, but their role in the ecosystem isn’t one you want to…

Have you ever had to fill out one of those “pain questionnaires?” The ones they give you after an accident or surgery before they mete out like 10 pain pills. “On a scale of 1 – 10 my pain has kept me from….” That sort of question. I never know how to answer those because…

The annual Downtown Hoedown was once again a well-attended event, and perfect weather only made it better. Over the years the annual gathering on Main St. has evolved into one big pre-Halloween party.

As promised, this week we’re going to “visit” two more Oregon ghost towns. Both are a few hours’ drive from the Rogue Valley but are worth it for a fun and educational friend or family outing. Catch up on Pt. I if you missed it!

Last week we talked about four species of Bishop’s Cup. Well, we found out they were species in four different genera. This week we will meet another similar species in a fifth genus, the Fragrant Fringecup.

The fumes that emanate from Shasta’s lofty fumaroles are anything but agreeable at close quarters, unless you happen to relish the odor of broken eggs that have slipped over the borderline.  But on Mt. Hood we encountered a stench that made Shasta’s foul breath seem like the delightful fragrance of Chanel No. 5 by comparison….

The lake level is 1,785.12ft and the water surface temperature at Lost Creek is N/A. 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 MeetingsCity Hall – Council Chambers17 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.  Public Hearing notice listed below.Neighborhood Enhancement Commission – Next meeting date to be announced  – Council Chambers.Planning Commission– November 17,…

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This week we bring you some pumpkin-themed (not necessarily pumpkin flavored) dinner ideas for Halloween – giving you plenty of time to shop ahead!

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(NPR) It’s October and that can only mean one thing – the spooky season is in full swing.

Americans are expected to spend more than $13 billion dollars on celebrating this season, whether that’s on horror films, costumes, candy or attractions, according to the National Retail Federation.

Volleyball

The Lady Eagles played three matches against 6A teams, traveling to North Medford Oct. 6 before hosting South Medford Oct. 8 and Grants Pass Oct. 10.

(OPB) Last August, Jared Nagreen and Aaron Griffin drove five hours from where they live in Hood River to the Coquille River in Southern Oregon, where fall Chinook salmon populations had recently crashed to less than a thousand fish.

With Halloween right around the corner, this week’s crawly is a creature of the night. Meet the American barn owl (Tyto alba pratincole).

Lots of folks go in for an annual Spring Cleaning, but the last few weeks have found me neck deep in Fall Tasking.

A couple weeks ago I started my morning by checking my email on my computer. However, this time my screen was filled with a Microsoft screen telling me my account had been compromised and gave me an 800 number to call for assistance. I knew something was up when I couldn’t get my curser on…

Jackson County, OR — A statewide recognition from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of Oregon is highlighting the local partnerships helping Jackson County landowners improve irrigation systems, support working farms and ranches, and protect water quality.