Most people want to help when they see an older adult struggling, but they often don’t know where to turn. Whether it’s a neighbor whose home appears unsafe, a relative who seems unable to care for themselves, or a friend showing signs of neglect, one phone call can make a[Read More…]
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Headlines & Highlights For August 5, 2026
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…]
Suspect Sought After In Grants Pass
Law enforcement agencies are searching for a Grants Pass man accused of assaulting a domestic partner, carjacking a vehicle, leading officers on a dangerous pursuit, and fleeing on foot after abandoning a stolen vehicle. According to the Grants Pass Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 7:22 a.m. on July[Read More…]
Gold Hill Awarded $250,000, ODOT Grant
The City of Gold Hill has received a welcome investment in its transportation infrastructure after being selected for the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) 2026 Small City Allotment Program. Announced in late July, Gold Hill was one of just 23 communities chosen to receive funding from a competitive pool of[Read More…]
Register For Free School Backpacks And Supplies
Families in Jackson County have one final opportunity to register children for free backpacks and school supplies before distribution begins next week. The Salvation Army Jackson County is accepting registrations through Friday, Aug. 7, for its annual Back-to-School Assistance Program. Families with school-aged children must register in advance by calling[Read More…]
Council Appoints Copley, Approves Park Events
Moments after she was appointed to Position 1 on the Rogue River City Council, Dee Copley was appointed to two liaison positions to the Rogue River Community Center and to the Tree City, USA, Committee at the council’s Thursday, July 23 meeting. The liaison position for the Tree City, USA[Read More…]
Deflection Program Provides Accountability
Signed into law Feb. 1, 2021, Measure 110 was voted in via statewide vote in the November 2020 election, promising treatment over punishment, help for those with substance abuse issues, rather than jail. Possession of Controlled Substances charges were punishable by a $100 fine, required Class 3 violations to be[Read More…]
Emergency Officials Encourage Residents To “Know Your Zone”
As wildfire season continues across Southern Oregon, emergency management officials are urging every Jackson County resident to take a few minutes to prepare before the next emergency strikes by signing up for the county’s emergency notification system and learning their evacuation zone. The county’s emergency alert system is designed to[Read More…]
State Officials Urge Oregonians To Avoid Contact With Bats
Oregon health and wildlife officials are reminding residents to avoid handling bats after the state recorded an unusually high number of rabies-positive bats this year. According to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), 22 bats have tested positive for rabies in 2026, matching the highest annual total recorded since tracking began[Read More…]
40 Years In Federal Prison For Child Sexual Crimes
A Carlton man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple federal charges involving the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced. Robert Koester, 59, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison, followed[Read More…]