This Week In Rogue River History SEPT. 2, 1981 The Pizza Corral Men’s Softball team came from behind in the final inning to beat a strong Royal Gardens team and claim the Grants Pass “B” League Championship. Both teams scored a run in the first inning of the tension-packed game.[Read More…]

This Week In Rogue River History AUG. 26, 1981 The Rogue River Rural Fire Protection District reported that there had been some confusion about the ambulance company based in the City of Rogue River. Rogue River Ambulance was a division of Action Consultants, Inc. of Grants Pass and had no[Read More…]

This Week In Rogue River History AUG. 19, 1981 Bathtub admirals around the area were out testing their crafts in preparation for the third annual Bathtub Race. The race that year was expected to attract many eager participants attempting to take home the $2,500 first-place prize, put up by sponsor[Read More…]

This Week In Rogue River History AUG. 12, 1981 The Ford Foundation announced a grant to the Oregon Shakespearean Festival Association in Ashland of up to $250,000, payable in four installments of $62,500 over a five-year period. Designed to improve and stabilize the Festival’s financial position, the grant could not[Read More…]

Looking Back at the First Week of August Through the Years Every week, we take a trip through the pages of the Rogue River Press to revisit the stories, milestones, and memorable moments that helped shape our community. Here’s what was making headlines during the first full week of August[Read More…]

This Week In Rogue River History The final days of July and the beginning of August have brought memorable moments to the Rogue River area over the decades. From local athletes competing on the world stage and championship baseball teams to community debates, historic public projects, and veterans being honored[Read More…]

This Week In Rogue River History JULY 22, 1981 Eight Rogue River players helped lead the Josephine National 14-15-year-old Babe Ruth All-Star team to a district championship with a 5-1 victory in Roseburg on July 13. The championship earned the team a berth in the Oregon State Tournament, held July[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…]

This Week In Rogue River History JULY 8, 1981 Rogue River High School standout Rick Ashworth, Oregon’s top high jumper, earned an invitation to compete in an international track meet in Seoul, South Korea. Ashworth was selected as one of just 50 athletes representing the United States against competitors from[Read More…]