Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Protecting students as they travel to and from school takes many forms. Parents and educators teach kids to be mindful of traffic and responsible while riding and waiting at the bus stop. Drivers are trained to avoid accidents to safeguard the children in their care. Another way to protect kids[Read More…]
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, Americans face a lack of social connection that poses a significant risk to individual health and longevity. Address the epidemic of loneliness by joining the Family Meals Movement and sharing a meal with friends and family today. Encourage Togetherness Research finds the more people[Read More…]
8 Expert Tips For Volunteers To Care For Themselves, Too (Family Features) Survivors of heart attacks or strokes may have additional health and personal care needs, often relying on a family member or close friend to help. While caregivers take on a valuable role, they also pay unique physical and[Read More…]
Oregon State Police K-9 team seized more than 100 pounds of crystal meth and 11 pounds of suspected fentanyl. On August 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., an OSP K-9 unit stopped a Chevrolet pickup truck headed northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 223 in Linn County. During the traffic stop,[Read More…]
On Thursday, August 29, Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 99 at Scenic Avenue near Central Point. The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Nissan Rogue, operated by Marjett Charlem Schille (76) of Central Point, was traveling northbound on Highway 99 when it attempted to make a[Read More…]
If the Rogue River Jr. Sr. High volleyball team looks like a nearly brand-new team, it almost is. The Chieftains saw six players from last year’s team graduate last June, with two others choosing not to play. That leaves three players from last year’s varsity roster and only two players[Read More…]
Anglers hoping to win gift cards, fishing rods, gear and other prizes have until Sept. 21 to compete in the sixth annual Rogue River Pikeminnow Roundup, which began Sunday. Only pikeminnow caught in the Rogue are eligible for the contest. This is a different format then the Northern Pikeminnow Sport[Read More…]
The Recreational Trails Program is accepting grant applications through Nov. 15 for the approximately $1.6 million in grant funds available for the 2024 grant cycle. Grants are available for trail construction, heavy restoration, trailhead facilities, trail building and maintenance equipment, land or easement acquisitions, safety and education, trail assessments for[Read More…]
SEPT. 6, 2023 A poacher will pay $75,000 in fines and serve jail time after killing numerous deer and elk near Pendleton, OR in what officials called a wildlife crime spree. Walker Erickson, 28, of Pendleton, pleaded guilty to 22 charges including illegally killing deer and elk, leaving game animals[Read More…]
StatePoint – Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet. It works to build and repair muscles, is needed to carry oxygen to different parts of your body to give you energy, supports your immune system, and helps you feel full for longer. Here’s how to get enough of[Read More…]
