Jackson County continues to see high influenza rates. Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Influenza A(H1N1) and influenza A(H3N2) are the predominant virus strains of influenza circulating. These two strains are not the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu[Read More…]
Author: Rogue River Press
Prevent Wildfire: Remember To Check Your Burn Piles
Due to the extended drying pattern we are experiencing and east winds forecasted for this weekend, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) encourages anyone who may have completed a debris or slash burn in the past few months to monitor and patrol the burn site. Embers can smolder beneath the[Read More…]
Tax Season Opens: Common Errors Taxpayers Can Avoid
As the IRS and the state begin accepting tax year 2024 returns today, the Oregon Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers a list of suggestions to aid in efficiently processing their return and common errors to avoid that could slow things down and delay their refund. File Electronically, Request Direct[Read More…]
Oregon Cat Tests Positive For HPAI; Tips On How To Protect Your Cat
A cat in Washington County, Oregon, recently tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1). The outdoor cat with a history of exposure to wild waterfowl (ducks & geese) was examined by a veterinarian after exhibiting symptoms, including a fever, runny nose and[Read More…]
Arrests, Drug Seizures, And Multiple Search Warrants
For the past two years, the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team (MADGE) has been investigating a local drug trafficking organization responsible for transporting significant quantities of narcotics into the area. In March 2024, the Jackson County Circuit Court authorized MADGE to begin digital surveillance of this organization, enabling[Read More…]
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards Twelve Non-Profits
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation’s total for this round of giving is $751,580. The CCUIF was founded in 1997 and began its philanthropic efforts in 1998. This brings the Foundation’s giving total since 1998 to $25,680,828. The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation (CCUIF) has awarded twelve non-profits in Jackson County[Read More…]
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards To Seven
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation’s total for this round of giving is $751,580. The CCUIF was founded in 1997 and began its philanthropic efforts in 1998. This brings the Foundation’s giving total since 1998 to $25,680,828. The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation (CCUIF) has awarded seven non-profits in Josephine County[Read More…]
Tuesday Foothill Boulevard Fire
On Tuesday, January 14th, Jackson County Fire District 1 was dispatched to a structure fire on Foothill Blvd. Crews arrived at a single-story residence fully involved. They mounted an attack and knocked the fire down. They were on the scene for a couple of hours, completing mop-up. Three people occupied[Read More…]
Clark Obituary
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…]
Phillips Obituary
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…]