Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Feeling lucky? You’ll need to be if you win the Hunter’s Moon Giveaway dreamed up by Drury Outdoors and Mossy Oak, who teamed up on this massive collection of hunting gear from Mathews, Muddy, Stealth Cam, and more. Though there’s no cost to enter, you’ll need to supply your email[Read More…]
A commercial expansion proposed at 1489 Rogue River Highway in Grants Pass is moving through the city’s land-use review process. The application seeks major site plan review for the project. The city scheduled a public hearing for October 21 to consider the proposal. The city’s online hearing calendar identifies the[Read More…]
Homeowners concerned about losing property insurance or finding coverage in wildfire-prone areas can speak with state insurance representatives at a Medford open house next week. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation will host the event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific[Read More…]
Matthew Smith and Trevor Dirks each scored a pair of touchdowns as Rogue River earned a big Class 2A District 5 road win, winning at Lakeview 37-8 on Fri., Oct. 16. Smith, who scored on a 70-yard touchdown run on the first play of the game, rushed for 238 yards[Read More…]
This Week In Rogue River History OCT. 23, 1986 What do you like best about autumn? Sally Louder: “Autumn is my favorite time of year. It seems so rich with all the countryside dressed up to show off.” Linda Hatch: “I like the beautiful colors and the fair weather.” John[Read More…]
For the moment, Rogue River Jr. Sr. High’s football game at La Pine has been postponed to Saturday, Oct. 24. The Hawks’ game at Lost River last Friday, Oct. 16, was canceled, the day after the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. Silver Rail and schools in[Read More…]
The Rogue River Jr. Sr. High junior high football team ended its season on a rough note, falling to Lincoln Savage and its relentless running attack 38-0, the team’s final game at Chieftain Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Junior Chieftains were handicapped early after eighth-grade running back Zane Wardle[Read More…]
Skeeter, a young German shepherd mix with a playful nature and plenty of energy, is looking for an active home through Jackson County Animal Services. At about a year old, Skeeter is still young and learning. She already knows several basic commands, including sit, lie down, and shake hands. Her[Read More…]
On its way through what should be its second straight season ending in the state small-school girls’ soccer playoffs, Rogue River Jr. Sr. High’s team appeared to survive what could be described as a “trap door” game in its stop in Coquille on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Playing on the narrow[Read More…]
Bridge Work, Paving and Curb Ramp Projects Drivers in Jackson and Josephine counties should expect lane closures, nighttime ramp closures, and short delays as highway construction continues this fall. In Jackson County, the $6.1 million Lost Creek Lake Bridge project on Oregon 62, between mileposts 35.2 and 35.5, continues with[Read More…]
