Long before the parade’s scheduled 10 a.m. start, the excitement was already underway. By a little before 9 a.m., Ray’s Food Place parking lot had become a hive of activity as parade participants gathered in their groups, making last-minute adjustments to floats, polishing vehicles, and preparing for the procession down[Read More…]
Author: Jared Pearson
The Taming Of The Shrew Brings Laughter And Drama
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…]
The Storytelling Guild Celebrates 60 Years
For 60 years, the Children’s Festival in Jacksonville has welcomed generations of families through its colorful gates, creating memories built around imagination, storytelling, and community. Organized entirely by the Storytelling Guild, the longtime Southern Oregon tradition continues to bring children and volunteers together year after year through hands-on activities, performances,[Read More…]
Small Town, Big Heart: Gold Dust Day Returns
Gold Hill’s annual Gold Dust Day once again proved that a small town doesn’t need a giant festival to create lasting memories. It simply needs neighbors willing to show up for one another. Unlike last year’s blazing sunshine, this year’s celebration unfolded beneath cool, overcast skies. The weather may have[Read More…]
Gold Hill Budget Committee Approves Tax Levy
The Gold Hill City Budget Committee wrapped up its work this week, unanimously approving the proposed tax levy and recommending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget for adoption. Much of the meeting focused on the city’s water system. Officials laid out both the progress made and the major challenges still ahead.[Read More…]
Gold Hill Planning Commission Reviews Housing Rules
The Gold Hill Planning Commission met this week to keep pushing forward on updates to the city’s land use rules, housing regulations, and annexation procedures. Commissioners spent much of the meeting discussing how to modernize the development code without losing the small-town character that makes Gold Hill special. A major[Read More…]
IP28 Advances To Signature Verification As Oregon Debate Intensifies
The proposed PEACE Act – Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) – has officially cleared another hurdle in its long path toward a potential appearance on Oregon’s November ballot. According to official initiative petition submission logs from the Oregon Secretary of State, petitioners submitted 120,935 signatures by the May 20 deadline, surpassing[Read More…]
Gold Dust Day Returns To Gold Hill
As temperatures begin rising across Southern Oregon and festival season returns to the Rogue Valley, communities throughout the region are preparing for another summer filled with local traditions, parades, music, food, and family gatherings. Events like Boatnik over Memorial Day weekend, Rooster Crow on June 26 and 27, and the[Read More…]
Federal Officials Warn Of Rising Scams Targeting Older Americans
As scams grow increasingly sophisticated across the United States, federal officials continue to warn that older Americans remain among the most heavily targeted demographics. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), adults aged 60 and older reported losing more than $3 billion to fraud in 2025 alone. The staggering total[Read More…]