Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
Two measures adopted by the Evans Valley Fire District at its July 9 Board of Directors meeting appeared to be necessary byproducts of the department’s growth. One is a payroll policy that addresses both its 40-hour employees and those who work a schedule more akin to that of emergency personnel,[Read More…]
Hunters, bird watchers, stamp collectors, and anyone who wants to save wetlands can start purchasing the 2026-2027 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Commonly known as the Duck Stamp, the new federal stamps went on sale recently. Those purchasing contribute to vital conservation of wetlands. Since 1934, sales of[Read More…]
Rogue River City Administrator Ryan Nolan had some unfortunate news for the City Council at its July 2 workshop session. He and city staff will have to re-evaluate the costs associated with the 1.2-million-gallon water reservoir, for which ground is supposed to be broken this year. Nolan reported that each[Read More…]
For one Saturday in July, the tools of the trade looked a little different for 17 Oregon National Guard Soldiers. Instead of carrying rifles and military equipment, members of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team spent July 11 carrying shovels, wheelbarrows, stain[Read More…]
Visitors to Woodville Cemetery may pass the Beers family plot without realizing it is connected to one of the most dramatic and tragic stories in the history of Evans Creek. More than 130 years ago, brothers Stephen H. Beers and John Beers became the subjects of newspaper headlines across Oregon[Read More…]
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated every year, and unfortunately, older adults continue to be among their favorite targets. Criminals often view seniors as trustworthy, financially stable, and more likely to answer the phone or respond to emails and text messages. Their tactics constantly evolve, but their goal remains the same:[Read More…]
True South Solar of Ashland was the choice of the Jackson County Fire District 1 Board of Directors out of four bidding companies to install the 180 solar panels on 13 poles mounted up the hill from the fire station, coming in as the second-lowest bid but with the most[Read More…]
This Week In Rogue River History JULY 15, 1981 A Brezeale Logging truck overturned while entering the Rogue River Bridge early Monday morning after its load of logs shifted during the turn. Driven by Ron Brezeale, the log truck was declared a total loss after the 6:43 a.m. accident. Cleanup[Read More…]
For nearly 90 years, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has drawn audiences from across the country to Ashland, offering world-class performances that blend timeless classics with bold new interpretations. While Shakespeare remains at the heart of the festival, each season also features celebrated works from other literary voices, introducing audiences to[Read More…]
Jackson County Fire District No. 1 in Rogue River is looking to include 10 homes on Savage Creek Road in Josephine County in its fire coverage. The addresses on Savage Creek that the district would like to annex, under ORS 478.702, enacted by the Oregon Legislature in 2023, allow fire[Read More…]
