Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
The Chieftain boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams competed in their first duals meet of the District 3 season at Brookings-Harbor on Thurs., Jan. 9. The Chieftains beat Glide 42-33 and North Valley 48-35 but lost to South Umpqua 48-34. As a foreshadowing of the Chieftain girls’ tournament victory, Isom and[Read More…]
JAN. 17, 1980 A new series of classes and workshops was offered (1980) this month at the Work Patch Gallery in Rogue River. Several new classes were added to the curriculum, and starting dates varied from late January to May. Among the new offerings were metal casting for jewelry or[Read More…]
Finally, with a win in their 11th game, the Rogue River Jr. Sr. High boys’ basketball team has escaped the rather exclusive club of teams in Class 3A that have not won yet, which now only includes 0-11 Willamina. The team is now finding that to win other games, having[Read More…]
Here is a pop quiz for Oregon history enthusiasts, and yes, it’s a trick question! But, humor me: What comes to your mind when I mention the name “Balch”? For most of us, it’s the sordid, nasty tale of Danford Balch, the first Portland resident to be hanged for murder,[Read More…]
Four days after the Rogue River girls’ basketball team earned its first win of the season, beating 3A LaPine, the Chieftains won a second game, beating a team scheduled for them to be competitive against, Class 1A Riddle 32-14 at James Martin Court on Tues., Jan. 7. That was the[Read More…]
MARTHA LADELLE CLARK, 78, of Gold Hill, Oregon, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at her home. The oldest of two children, she was born on June 12, 1946, in Grants Pass, Oregon, and was the daughter of Willis Shelby Cruise and Orva Jean Cruise. She is a descendant[Read More…]
ROBERT PAUL PHILLIPS, 66, of Rogue River, passed away December 25, 2024. The world bid farewell to a truly one-of-a-kind individual this past Christmas. Born on October 3, 1958, in Aurora, Illinois, Robert Paul Phillips was the beloved son of Charles Lloyd Phillips and Joy Mary (Kresen) Phillips. He grew[Read More…]
Every pet parent’s worst nightmare is having their furry family member go missing. In 2025, getting a license for your pet to help them return home to you is easier than ever. Online pet licensing is now available on the Jackson County Animal Services website! (Visit the website at: https://www.jacksoncountyor.gov/departments/health___human_services/programs_and_services/animal_services/pet_licensing/index.php)[Read More…]
They got up off the mat. The Rogue River Jr. Sr. High boys’ basketball team won ten games into a winless season and three days after getting beaten by 52 points on the road. With the same group of players the Chieftains had available in their 77-25 loss at 3A[Read More…]
By all measures and comparisons, Rogue River was going to struggle this season, returning to Class 3A Southern Oregon Conference play after a winning campaign with an independent schedule this year. Never mind that three starters from last year’s 10-11 season were gone, graduated. Eight players who had started last[Read More…]
