Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, and Wimer
The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also bring a greater risk of a home fire. In a typical November and December, nearly 400 people in the Cascades Region will rely on the Red Cross after a home fire. December is also the peak[Read More…]
The Rogue River Jr. Sr. High middle-school-level varsity boys’ basketball team came back strong following the Thanksgiving off-week, beating Lincoln Savage in Murphy 35-27 on Mon., Dec. 1. The game was the first for the Junior Chieftains since their 42-36 loss at Hanby in Gold Hill on Wed., Nov. 19.[Read More…]
Cutting your own big game animal may seem a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. In the Wild Gourmet, a Boone & Crockett Club publication, Chef Daniel Nelson offers some tips. He suggests watching some processing videos, or getting assistance from someone who has done it many times[Read More…]
The Rethink the Drink invites open conversation about alcohol, how people can keep Oregon safe this holiday season. As Oregonians prepare to celebrate, gather and reconnect with loved ones this holiday season, state agencies renew their call to “Rethink the Drink” – encouraging people to pause, reflect and make mindful[Read More…]
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Dec. 1–5 and the Oregon Department of Transportation is reminding families and caregivers that open conversations can help older adults stay safe—and stay independent—on the road. Older adults are an important and growing part of Oregon’s communities. In Oregon and across the country, people[Read More…]
With three more wins in league play and two more overall, Rogue River Jr. Sr. High’s football program got an extra boost in the postseason All-District 5 voting. The Chieftains, who finished 3-2 in the league (4-5 overall), and one win away from the school’s football playoff berth since its[Read More…]
DEC. 4, 1980 Dec. 4th, Crater wrestling opens at home against Medford. The Comets, coming off a 27-0 dual record in 1979-80, will take on a young but talented Tornado team. Some exciting matches will take place at the 106-pound weight class. A class where Medford has returning district Champ[Read More…]
By: David Haywood Rogue River Branch Manager Lower Rogue Area Manager Jackson County Library Services Hello, Rogue River! This month, I’m coming to you with a bit of sad news. By the time you read this, I will have moved on from my position as area manager at Jackson County[Read More…]
Winter Wonderland, Rogue River’s Christmas kickoff, is set for Sat., Dec. 6, one week after Thanksgiving weekend downtown. One thing different about this year’s Wonderland is that Santa Claus will arrive early to light the Christmas tree. The event begins at 6 p.m. Volunteers helped decorate Plaza Park in on[Read More…]
I sat down with Gianaclis for some coffee and an interview and ended up learning more than I had expected. Local author Gianaclis Caldwell has been writing for as long as she can remember. “When I was a dorky 13-year-old,” she laughs, she launched her first publication: a family farm[Read More…]
