Puzzle Solutions – April 1, 2026
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Puzzles – April 1, 2026
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Hop to it GEMS 4-H Rabbit Club learns about diseases that can affect rabbits
The Hop to it GEMS 4-H rabbit and cavy club had their last business meeting March 10th. After the meeting started out, the 4-H pledge and the Pledge of Allegiance were led by Zach Byrd. After the pledges, some club members started giving presentations.
Eagle Point Planning Commission approves plans for new small commercial building
The Eagle Point Planning Commission met March 17 with the main item on the agenda being a proposal to build a three-unit commercial building on a one-acre parcel at the corner of South Shasta Ave. and Alta Vista Rd.
EPHS’ Brylee Leonardo pitches softball no-hitter
The Lady Eagles opened their softball season March 17 at U.S. Cellular Fields against visiting Wilsonville where they posted a 2-0 victory thanks to a complete game no-hitter by starting pitcher Brylee Leonardo. The entire game was decided in the bottom of the third inning.
Eagle Point Upper Rogue Chamber gives annual awards
by Wayne Lee – Reporter/Photographer The annual Eagle Point-Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce awards banquet was held March 17, view the slide show below to see the winners.
White-nose syndrome detected in bats for first time in Oregon
SALEM, Ore.— White-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats has been detected for the first time in Oregon in Columbia and Benton counties. White-nose syndrome is caused by an infection with the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans that disrupts hibernation, causing early winter emergence, dehydration and starvation.
Jackson County Library Services appoints interim director
Medford, Oregon (March 20, 2026) – Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Phillips as the Interim Library Director. The JCLD Board selected Phillips following a review process initiated by the District Board, and the organization is excited to welcome him into this leadership role.
Wayne’s World
Commentary by Wayne Lee For me, getting old sucks. There is just no other way to put it. The older I get, the more my body begins to break down and cause me issues I never previously had to deal…
A Botanist’s View of Local Flora – Triplet Lilies
Triteleia – Triplet Lilies
Growing up in northern California I knew their flowers as Harvest Brodiaeas. I loved the tall stalks with an umbel of dancing flowers at the terminus. They look like an upside down, open umbrella with the trumpet shaped flowers at the end of each of the long petioles.