A half-mile stretch of Oregon 234 near Eagle Point will close for about two weeks beginning July 6 while crews repair sunken and cracked pavement. ODOT says the closure will affect the highway between Modoc Road and Dodge Road, with detours available through Dodge Road, Antioch Road, Modoc Road and Table Rock Road.

After rebuilding the historic Butte Creek Mill from the 2015 fire, the nonprofit foundation behind the Eagle Point landmark is preparing for its next major project. A proposed certified community kitchen could support community dinners, cooking classes, educational programs and new opportunities centered on the mill’s stone-ground flour and agricultural heritage.

Memorial Day observances across Southern Oregon and Northern California include parades, cemetery services, flag displays, a river wreath ceremony, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall dedication and a statewide livestream honoring Oregon’s fallen service members.

A child exploitation investigation in Eagle Point led to a search warrant at a residence after a tip indicated illegal material had been uploaded. Investigators seized digital devices and continue to examine evidence as the multi-agency case remains active.