The Aug. 6 Shady Cove City Council meeting had three themes: Updates, applications and introductions.
Council President Steve Mitchell added an additional announcement at the front of the meeting. The city will be accepting applications for a mayoral appointee until 5 p.m. Aug. 19.
(The Conversation) As a neuroscientist who studies raccoon and rats, I see the viral story of Jimothy the raccoon as a compelling tale of an animal overcoming disability and surviving in the wild.
(NPR) This summer, tiny Cyclospora parasites have wreaked havoc on the digestive systems of thousands of people in the U.S.
It's the biggest outbreak of this parasite the U.S. has ever seen. In a July 28 update, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention counted 45 states reporting cases of cyclosporiasis — the disease caused by the parasite.
The Eagle Point City Council met July 28 and the issue of Flock cameras, which record the license plates, and other details, of passing cars, was front and center once again when local resident Chandler James spoke during public comment on non-agenda items. He used his three minutes to express his concerns regarding the Flock cameras around the community recording information of every passing vehicle.
The Eagle Point Planning Commission met July 21 to consider a request to approve a proposed addition to the 71Five facility on Main St. The organization purchased an open lot next to the existing property and are looking to build a basketball court and a pickleball court on the quarter-acre lot.
The Hop to it GEMS 4-H rabbit and cavy club had a very busy and successful Spring Fair.
The Spring Fair started off with club member Tyson Tomich winning Grand Champion market rabbit pen. The reserve Grand Champion market rabbit pen was owned by Jazmine Miller, another Hop to it GEMS member.
(OPB) Town leaders want to reopen an investigation into former town manager, Michele Parry, who resigned in 2024. Lakeview leaders believe their town may be the victim of fraud, and they’re calling on state agencies to investigate. In a resolution passed this week, the Lakeview…
The Eagle Point School District Board of Directors held a special study session July 23 to work with Mike Scott, a certified specialist who travels throughout the state working with various school districts to help them set goals and improve their performance.
(OHA) The Oregon Secretary of State’s office officially confirmed that Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) failed to secure the required signatures to qualify for the November ballot, handing a major victory to Oregon’s conservationists, sportsmen and agricultural communities.