Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
The Josephine County Fairgrounds, which just hosted its County Fair Wed., July 29, through Sun., Aug. 2, will, piece by piece and in due time, take on a fresh new look in the coming months and years. The first step was improving the seating of the fairgrounds grandstand, replacing worn-out[Read More…]
Most people want to help when they see an older adult struggling, but they often don’t know where to turn. Whether it’s a neighbor whose home appears unsafe, a relative who seems unable to care for themselves, or a friend showing signs of neglect, one phone call can make a[Read More…]
Looking Back at the First Week of August Through the Years Every week, we take a trip through the pages of the Rogue River Press to revisit the stories, milestones, and memorable moments that helped shape our community. Here’s what was making headlines during the first full week of August[Read More…]
Law enforcement agencies are searching for a Grants Pass man accused of assaulting a domestic partner, carjacking a vehicle, leading officers on a dangerous pursuit, and fleeing on foot after abandoning a stolen vehicle. According to the Grants Pass Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 7:22 a.m. on July[Read More…]
The City of Gold Hill has received a welcome investment in its transportation infrastructure after being selected for the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) 2026 Small City Allotment Program. Announced in late July, Gold Hill was one of just 23 communities chosen to receive funding from a competitive pool of[Read More…]
Families in Jackson County have one final opportunity to register children for free backpacks and school supplies before distribution begins next week. The Salvation Army Jackson County is accepting registrations through Friday, Aug. 7, for its annual Back-to-School Assistance Program. Families with school-aged children must register in advance by calling[Read More…]
Road Construction Update: Drivers Should Expect Delays on Several Southern Oregon Highways Motorists traveling throughout Jackson and Josephine counties should plan for delays as several Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction and maintenance projects continue through August. Lane closures, flaggers, detours, and nighttime ramp closures will affect several major highways.[Read More…]
Moments after she was appointed to Position 1 on the Rogue River City Council, Dee Copley was appointed to two liaison positions to the Rogue River Community Center and to the Tree City, USA, Committee at the council’s Thursday, July 23 meeting. The liaison position for the Tree City, USA[Read More…]
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined attorneys general from 49 other states and U.S. territories in calling on federal regulators to strengthen efforts to stop illegal robocalls, saying the scams continue to cost Americans billions of dollars each year. In a letter sent to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),[Read More…]
Three strikes, and let’s hope he’s out. Portland-area activist David Michelson’s third attempt to criminalize hunting, fishing and ranching in Oregon has failed to get enough valid signatures to make the November ballot. Election officials determined that more than 38,000 of the 142,000-plus submitted signatures were invalid. That put him[Read More…]
