Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Preparation was the message in the first of two free community workshops, presented by the Wards Creek Restoration Initiative, at the Live Oak Grange (120 Gardiner Street) on Sat., Sept. 19. The second one is this coming Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first response, naturally,[Read More…]
The sound of splashing water, laughter, and excited cheers filled the Grants Pass & Josephine County YMCA on Saturday afternoon as families gathered to celebrate the return of the community pool with an afternoon of activities, games, and birthday festivities. Running from 1 to 5 p.m., the free community celebration[Read More…]
With the lifting of some fire restrictions in Southern Oregon, some private lands within the Jackson Cooperative Travel Management Area (JACTMA) have reopened to walk-in only. Within the boundaries of the management area, roads designated as Green Dot roads are currently open for travel to public lands. On non-Green Dot[Read More…]
Jackson County Emergency Management will host a free, family-oriented preparedness fair Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Jackson County Expo. Winter Ready: A Safety & Preparedness Fair for Families & Kids will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mace Watchable Wildlife Center, 21 Peninger Road in Central[Read More…]
The Rogue River Jr. Sr. High girls’ soccer team demonstrated that it had moved on from its painful-but-not-crushing loss to St. Mary’s when, two days later, the Chieftains beat Siuslaw, a new team to Class 3A/2A/1A District 3, 2-0 on Thurs., Sept. 24. Sophomore midfielders Vera Brown and Shelby Hutsell[Read More…]
This Week In Rogue River History SEPT. 30, 1981The Hanby Huskies’ eighth-grade football team traveled to Klamath Falls for a closely matched game against Ponderosa. Two touchdown runs around the end gave Ponderosa the edge. Hanby’s defense delivered some hard hits, including those of No. 66 Dale Skitdgel. The Ponderosa[Read More…]
Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. During this time, people with Medicare can review their coverage and make changes for the following year. It is also a busy season for scammers. Fraudsters know seniors may be comparing Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, and[Read More…]
Drivers in Jackson and Josephine counties should watch for lane closures and construction crews this week. Nighttime ramp closures are expected along Interstate 5 north of Grants Pass. JACKSON COUNTY Oregon 62, Lost Creek Lake Bridge (mileposts 35.2–35.5): Crews are repairing and upgrading the bridge deck, guardrails, surface, and joints,[Read More…]
JACQUELINE JOAN HALL, age 92, of Rogue River, died September 23, 2026, at Morrow Heights Assisted Living. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.
About 600,000 Oregon Health Plan members will begin receiving notices this month about upcoming federal changes to their health coverage, including new work or activity requirements for some adults beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The Oregon Health Authority said the initial notices are informational and do not require members to take[Read More…]
