SOHS 80th Anniversary BBQ & America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
July 11 * 11am-3pm (Lunch served at Noon)
Tickets: Adults/$20 * Children 12 & Under/$10 Purchase Tickets online at https://sohs.org/bbq/
URI Staff
Windows in Time Presents
Medford, OR (June 24, 2026) – In honor of our nation's 250th birthday, this upcoming talk will review the events, personalities, and context of Jackson County's past American Independence celebrations. Some surprises are in store! The first lecture will take place at the Medford Library on Wednesday, July 1 at 12:00 PM. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, another will happen the following week on Wednesday, July 8 at 12:00 PM at the Ashland Library.
A Botanist’s View of Local Flora – Black Hawthorn
I can remember back to my childhood days. My home in California had been built by a gentleman whose grandmother lived in England during the area known as the Cotswold’s. So, in landscaping the grounds around the home he used plants one would find in around English homes.
Winding Trails by Al Hobart – Saprophytes – Ghost Pipe, Pinesap, Sugar-stick
Some of our oddest, prettiest, and most interesting wildplants are to found among the saprophytes (that get their nourishment from decayed or decaying plant matter) and parasites (those that pilfer their food, or most of it, from living plants).
ODFW Fishing Report – Upper Rogue and Lost Creek Reservoir – July 1, 2026
The lake level is 1,827.43ft and the water surface temperature at Lost Creek is 75F.
Letters to the Editor – July 1, 2026
My name is Jay Taylor. I was Owner/General Manager of two HVAC companies. I was President of the Newport Beach Toastmasters. After I sold my last business, I was an instructor at an adult school for 2 years.
City of Eagle Point Weekly Meetings and Public Notice
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. Planning…
Recipe Corner – July 1, 2026
July 4th is the perfect day to pack a picnic! Maybe you want something to carry and munch on as you attend some or all of the events in our area. Or you want a “main dish” for a bigger spread to enjoy as you sit on your blanket waiting for the fireworks to begin at one of our area’s fireworks spectaculars – we’ve got a few tasty choices for you.
Local Law Enforcement Reports – July 1, 2026
Editor’s Note: Factual information for citations/arrests are provided by official law enforcement agencies. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.
Weekly Puzzles – July 1, 2026
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