Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
For nearly ninety years, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has stood as one of the nation’s premier homes for live theatre, bringing timeless classics and powerful contemporary stories to audiences from around the world. Its commitment to artistic excellence continues to make Ashland a cultural destination, and this season’s production of[Read More…]
ODOT Highway Projects Continue Across Jackson And Josephine Counties Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should plan ahead for construction delays, lane restrictions and detours as several Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects continue through the summer. Lost Creek Lake Bridge Project Bridge improvements continue on Oregon Highway 62[Read More…]
Families are invited to explore the outdoors during the Wildlife Wisdom interpretive series, held Saturdays from July 18 through Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at Jackson County parks. Hosted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Jackson County Parks, and the Rogue River Watershed Council, the free[Read More…]
Two of Rogue River Jr.-Sr. High’s varsity fall sports teams’ schedules are ready for play this fall. The Chieftain football team will begin its season on Labor Day Weekend, at home against Brookings-Harbor on Fri., Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. That is the Friday of the first week of school[Read More…]
Two measures adopted by the Evans Valley Fire District at its July 9 Board of Directors meeting appeared to be necessary byproducts of the department’s growth. One is a payroll policy that addresses both its 40-hour employees and those who work a schedule more akin to that of emergency personnel,[Read More…]
Hunters, bird watchers, stamp collectors, and anyone who wants to save wetlands can start purchasing the 2026-2027 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Commonly known as the Duck Stamp, the new federal stamps went on sale recently. Those purchasing contribute to vital conservation of wetlands. Since 1934, sales of[Read More…]
Rogue River City Administrator Ryan Nolan had some unfortunate news for the City Council at its July 2 workshop session. He and city staff will have to re-evaluate the costs associated with the 1.2-million-gallon water reservoir, for which ground is supposed to be broken this year. Nolan reported that each[Read More…]
For one Saturday in July, the tools of the trade looked a little different for 17 Oregon National Guard Soldiers. Instead of carrying rifles and military equipment, members of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team spent July 11 carrying shovels, wheelbarrows, stain[Read More…]
Visitors to Woodville Cemetery may pass the Beers family plot without realizing it is connected to one of the most dramatic and tragic stories in the history of Evans Creek. More than 130 years ago, brothers Stephen H. Beers and John Beers became the subjects of newspaper headlines across Oregon[Read More…]
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated every year, and unfortunately, older adults continue to be among their favorite targets. Criminals often view seniors as trustworthy, financially stable, and more likely to answer the phone or respond to emails and text messages. Their tactics constantly evolve, but their goal remains the same:[Read More…]
