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Illegal Export Of Aviation Components

A federal grand jury in Portland returned an indictment Wednesday charging a Delhi, India man with conspiring and attempting to export controlled aviation components and a navigation and flight control system to end users in Russia, in violation of the Export Control Reform Act. Sanjay Kaushik, age 57, of India,[Read More…]

Taxpayer Protection Against Scams Schemes

As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers how to report tax-related fraud in their community to protect personal and financial information from scam artists and tax schemes. During International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 17-23, the IRS Office of Fraud Enforcement and IRS Criminal Investigation[Read More…]

Winter Wonderland Is Saturday

Santa Claus is coming back to town! On a Jackson County Fire District No. 1 truck will he arrive on Sat., Dec. 7 during Rogue River’s Winter Wonderland downtown Christmas celebration. The event to “light the downtown” begins at 6 p.m. At the downtown Plaza Park, when the city’s tree[Read More…]

Low-Cost Dog & Cat Vaccination & Microchip Clinic

The next Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS) Low Cost, Drive-Thru Dog & Cat Vaccination and Microchip Clinic will take place Saturday, December 14, 2024. Advance appointments are required and only one pet can be scheduled per timeslot. The location in Talent is provided when you schedule. Cats must be[Read More…]

SOS Agreement At December Meeting

A new Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement between the City of Rogue River and Southern Oregon Sanitation (SOS) was presented to the Rogue River City Council for its Nov. 21 workshop meeting. Presuming it meets the council’s collective approval, it should be adopted at a future meeting, at the council’s[Read More…]

Potential Power Outages During Colder Months

As winter storms and extreme weather events impact communities, Oregon residents are reminded to be prepared for potential power outages. Heavy snow, ice, and high winds can damage power lines and disrupt electricity, sometimes leading to extended outages. Weather conditions in specific geographies may also cause electric utilities to adjust[Read More…]

Headlines & Highlights for November 27, 2024

NOV. 29, 1984 Parents, teachers, friends, and fans packed the Homestead on Nov. 20th to pay tribute to Rogue River’s state championship volleyball team. The Chieftain girls captured the state AA volleyball title on Nov. 10th in a history-making victory by thrashing defending champion LaSalle 15-6, 15-1. An estimated 100[Read More…]

City To Get Moving On Reservoir

Loree Pryce, the City of Rogue River’s Engineer-of-record, said she had been in a mode of “hurry-up-and-wait” mode regarding the million-gallon water reservoir and fire hydrants, the final two phases of the city’s water project, that it has financed through Business Oregon and the Oregon Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan[Read More…]

Rules Amended To Prohibit Camping On Ocean Shore

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission adopted proposed rule changes to add Brookings to the list of cities where overnight camping is prohibited along the ocean shore within the city limits. The proposed rule change was requested through a petition from residents living near Mill Beach in Brookings. Residents[Read More…]