Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Have you received your copy of the American Community Survey? If you have, DON’T THROW IT AWAY! That’s what Rogue River Mayor Pam VanArsdale advises city residents who, as she has, may receive it. True and honest responses may make the difference in the city remaining eligible for necessary grant[Read More…]
Bidding is expected to begin in April to select contractors for the City of Rogue River’s million-gallon water reservoir, with construction planned to start in May. This was according to Rogue River City Administrator Ryan Nolan in a report to the City Council at its workshop session on Thurs., Jan.[Read More…]
The Rogue River Jr. Sr. High girls’ basketball team is perhaps beginning to feel the effects of being about a month behind the rest of the teams they play, now that, following just three non-league games, they’re in the midst of their league schedule. Already challenged with scoring, the Chieftains[Read More…]
A long-time Lifetime Associate and benefactor to conservation has provided the Boone and Crockett Club the opportunity to waive entry processing fees into the organization’s Records program. Thanks to the generous donation, the club announced that the usual $40 entry fee will not be charged this year. The vision is[Read More…]
With below freezing overnight temperatures and recent home fires related to heating, the Oregon State Fire Marshal would like to remind Oregonians about the importance of fire safety. Since January 1, the agency has investigated 10 home fires across the state from various causes. This past weekend, the Baker City[Read More…]
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Veterans Benefit Magazine, now available online and in print. This annual free publication is one of Oregon’s most widely used resources for veterans and their families, connecting Oregonians with the full range of state[Read More…]
Rogue River Jr. Sr. High’s football program saw its first statewide award recipient in football in several years with sophomore Devante Mungai. Mungai was selected for the OSAA Class 2A All-State Third Team in December. The all-state awards, new to OSAA, are compiled in conjunction with the Oregon Athletic Directors[Read More…]
JACKSON COUNTY • INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 1-163, Southern Oregon Wrong Way Driver Mitigation project ($2.5 million), https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21699 This project improves safety along Interstate 5 by adding features that alert drivers when they enter an interchange off-ramp from the wrong direction. These enhancements include permanent signs, reflective pavement markings[Read More…]
JAN. 22, 1980 Rogue River Girls on Winning Streak- Lakeview was held to nine field goals, but Friday, Rogue River rolled over them for an easy victory in a girls’ prep basketball game. The final score was 46-31. Rogue River now stands at 2-1 in the first half of the[Read More…]
The good feeling from the Rogue River Jr. Sr. High boys’ basketball team’s double-overtime win against Lost River – only Rogue River’s second win against a team higher than Class 1A since 2020 – didn’t last when the Chieftains started Class 3A Southern Oregon Conference play. The team scored only[Read More…]
