Visitors to Woodville Cemetery may pass the Beers family plot without realizing it is connected to one of the most dramatic and tragic stories in the history of Evans Creek. More than 130 years ago, brothers Stephen H. Beers and John Beers became the subjects of newspaper headlines across Oregon[Read More…]

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated every year, and unfortunately, older adults continue to be among their favorite targets. Criminals often view seniors as trustworthy, financially stable, and more likely to answer the phone or respond to emails and text messages. Their tactics constantly evolve, but their goal remains the same:[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…]

For nearly 90 years, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has drawn audiences from across the country to Ashland, offering world-class performances that blend timeless classics with bold new interpretations. While Shakespeare remains at the heart of the festival, each season also features celebrated works from other literary voices, introducing audiences to[Read More…]

Jackson County Fire District No. 1 in Rogue River is looking to include 10 homes on Savage Creek Road in Josephine County in its fire coverage. The addresses on Savage Creek that the district would like to annex, under ORS 478.702, enacted by the Oregon Legislature in 2023, allow fire[Read More…]

Supporters of Initiative Petition 28 say the proposal is intended to fundamentally expand Oregon’s animal cruelty protections by extending them to nearly all animals currently excluded under state law. In an interview with the Rogue River Press, Chief Petitioner David Michelson answered questions submitted by readers regarding the proposal’s potential[Read More…]

At the May 20 meeting of the Jackson County Fire District Board of Directors, Chief Mike Hammond was allowed authorization to forgive certain ambulance bills to update the district’s financial assistance policy. He had since done so for a patient who had asked for forgiveness in May, and said at[Read More…]

Just weeks after celebrating 101 years of serving the Rogue River community, the Live Oak Grange has taken another major step toward preserving its future. At 8 a.m. this week, demolition officially began on the Grange’s aging front porch, launching Phase One of a long-awaited $30,000 reconstruction project that will[Read More…]