Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Last week, the Rogue River Press began investigating a local story that has circulated through the Evans Creek and Wimer area for generations. According to local recollections, a small cemetery near a mining operation may have been relocated many years ago, with some believing the graves were eventually moved to[Read More…]
Despite ongoing drought conditions and warming temperatures across parts of Oregon, state fish biologists say anglers will still find plenty of opportunities this summer, particularly for warmwater game fish and trout in Southern Oregon reservoirs. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is monitoring drought and heat impacts on[Read More…]
In what was the final school board meeting for Superintendent Patrick Lee, Lee used the time for his report to reflect on his seven-year tenure with the district on Tues., June 16. To begin with, he reported that the district had received $14 million in both grant and bond funding,[Read More…]
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has long been one of Southern Oregon’s greatest cultural treasures, drawing visitors from around the world while allowing local audiences to experience world-class theater right in our own backyard. This year’s production of The Taming of the Shrew continues that tradition with an energetic, fast-paced interpretation[Read More…]
ODOT Announces Highway Projects, Closures and ADA Upgrades Across Jackson and Josephine Counties. Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should prepare for construction delays, lane restrictions and temporary closures as several Oregon Department of Transportation projects continue through the summer. Lost Creek Lake Bridge Repairs Continue A $6.1 million[Read More…]
For more than two decades, I have had the privilege of serving our community as a journalist, publisher, volunteer, and advocate. During that time, I have witnessed countless examples of kindness, generosity, and neighbors helping neighbors. I have also seen a troubling trend that continues to grow: seniors being targeted[Read More…]
DORANN “NAN” (FULLER) HARLOW, age 86, of Rogue River, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2026. Dorann was born February 21, 1940, in Freedom, California, to parents Albert and Bernice Scarpino. In 1959, she married Cecil Fuller, and in 1968, the family moved from San Jose,[Read More…]
Residents from throughout Southern Oregon are invited to attend a free piano concert featuring Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee John Nilsen on Friday, July 31, at Gold Hill United Methodist Church. The evening begins with a dessert reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. at[Read More…]
Jackson County Emergency Manager Delaney Richmond outlined new evacuation tools and emergency planning efforts for the 2026 fire season during the June 10 Jackson County Fire District 1 Board of Directors meeting. Richmond said one of her biggest concerns is the possibility that statewide firefighting resources could be tied up[Read More…]
Thanks to funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Trout Unlimited is opening up streams for migratory fish across coastal watersheds in Oregon. One of the most ambitious salmon restoration projects on Oregon’s North Coast, the Salmon SuperHwy is an unprecedented effort to restore access to almost 180[Read More…]
