Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers recently demonstrated a new use for drone technology that could make one of the military’s most hazardous engineering missions significantly safer. During annual training on June 22, Soldiers from Bravo Company, 741st Brigade Engineer Battalion, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team successfully used a heavy-lift drone[Read More…]
Author: Teresa Pearson
State Marks Five Years of Wildfire Preparedness Improvements
Five years after the passage of Senate Bill 762, Oregon officials say the state has made significant progress in preparing communities for wildfire while strengthening the ability of local fire agencies to respond when fires break out. The Department of the State Fire Marshal recently highlighted the accomplishments of its[Read More…]
Job Scams Are Targeting Seniors Looking For Extra Income
Many seniors seek part-time work after retirement to supplement their income, stay active, or pursue new interests. Unfortunately, scammers know this and increasingly target older adults with fake job opportunities designed to steal money, personal information, and even identities. While legitimate employers rarely ask applicants to pay money, job scammers[Read More…]
Part 3: Mining, Gold And Forgotten Graves
For nearly two months in 1851, rich gold discoveries along Jackson Creek near present-day Jacksonville drew prospectors from across the West. Within a few years, mining activity had spread throughout Southern Oregon, including the rugged hills and stream valleys surrounding Evans Creek and Wimer. Today, most travelers passing through the[Read More…]
Woodville Museum To Celebrate 40 Years
The Woodville Museum will celebrate four decades of preserving the history of the Rogue River Valley with a free community celebration on Friday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will commemorate the museum’s 40th anniversary with exhibits, demonstrations, historical displays and family-friendly activities highlighting the area’s[Read More…]
Part 2: Searching For Evans Valley Cemetery
Last week, the Rogue River Press began investigating a local story that has circulated through the Evans Creek and Wimer area for generations. According to local recollections, a small cemetery near a mining operation may have been relocated many years ago, with some believing the graves were eventually moved to[Read More…]
Summer Fishing Opportunities Despite Drought Concerns
Despite ongoing drought conditions and warming temperatures across parts of Oregon, state fish biologists say anglers will still find plenty of opportunities this summer, particularly for warmwater game fish and trout in Southern Oregon reservoirs. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is monitoring drought and heat impacts on[Read More…]
Rogue River Press Launches Senior Protection Project
For more than two decades, I have had the privilege of serving our community as a journalist, publisher, volunteer, and advocate. During that time, I have witnessed countless examples of kindness, generosity, and neighbors helping neighbors. I have also seen a troubling trend that continues to grow: seniors being targeted[Read More…]
Illegal Grow Hidden In Pear Orchard Near Central Point
A large-scale illegal marijuana operation hidden among pear orchards in rural Central Point was dismantled last week after law enforcement officers executed a search warrant on the property. Members of the Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team (IMET) served the warrant June 16 in the 1000 block of Old Stage Road, where[Read More…]
ODF Urges Safe Target Shooting During Fire Season
With fire season now in effect across all Oregon Department of Forestry-protected lands, including Oregon’s state forests, officials are reminding visitors that preventing human-caused wildfires is everyone’s responsibility. According to ODF, approximately 70 percent of wildfires in Oregon are caused by human activity. While escaped debris burns remain one of[Read More…]