Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Highway Projects Continue Across Jackson and Josephine Counties Drivers traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should expect lane restrictions, detours and intermittent delays as several Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction projects continue this summer. Lost Creek Lake Bridge Improvements A $6.1 million rehabilitation project is underway on Oregon Highway[Read More…]
The Majors baseball team (ages 11 and 12) from Rogue River Little League bought itself another chance to move on in its quest for state Little League competition following a huge consolation-round game on June 21. After falling in a walk-off one-run loss to Brookings on the opening night of[Read More…]
Rogue River City Recorder Diane Oliver said Councilman Mark Minegar has completed the paperwork necessary for his first election campaign for city council. It will be only a matter of time before he and other candidates can begin collecting the minimum 25 signatures required to be placed on the Nov.[Read More…]
Temps in the low 70s and a chance for a little rain this weekend is just what anglers are looking for after the recent blast of early heat. With much of the area in a moderate to severe drought, cold-water fish like trout and salmon need a break, too. Fish[Read More…]
This Week In Rogue River History JUNE 24, 1981 A Giant from the Forest A massive Douglas fir harvested near the Umpqua Divide drew attention throughout Southern Oregon after its extraordinary size required special handling for transport. Measuring more than six feet in diameter, the tree was so large that[Read More…]
Last week, the Rogue River Press began investigating a local story that has circulated through the Evans Creek and Wimer area for generations. According to local recollections, a small cemetery near a mining operation may have been relocated many years ago, with some believing the graves were eventually moved to[Read More…]
Despite ongoing drought conditions and warming temperatures across parts of Oregon, state fish biologists say anglers will still find plenty of opportunities this summer, particularly for warmwater game fish and trout in Southern Oregon reservoirs. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is monitoring drought and heat impacts on[Read More…]
In what was the final school board meeting for Superintendent Patrick Lee, Lee used the time for his report to reflect on his seven-year tenure with the district on Tues., June 16. To begin with, he reported that the district had received $14 million in both grant and bond funding,[Read More…]
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has long been one of Southern Oregon’s greatest cultural treasures, drawing visitors from around the world while allowing local audiences to experience world-class theater right in our own backyard. This year’s production of The Taming of the Shrew continues that tradition with an energetic, fast-paced interpretation[Read More…]
ODOT Announces Highway Projects, Closures and ADA Upgrades Across Jackson and Josephine Counties. Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should prepare for construction delays, lane restrictions and temporary closures as several Oregon Department of Transportation projects continue through the summer. Lost Creek Lake Bridge Repairs Continue A $6.1 million[Read More…]
