Paige Chick, who is the Administrative Services and Finance Director for the City of Rogue River, had an idea in the early fall last year to get children in Rogue River to explore the city’s three downtown parks, all within walking distance, on a non-school in-service day, and maybe bring[Read More…]
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Online Shopping Scams
Online shopping is convenient, but scammers use fake websites, social media ads, emails, and text messages to trick people into paying for products that never arrive. Some try to steal credit card details, passwords, or other personal information. A fake store may look professional and use photos copied from a[Read More…]
Berry Cut Off From Meeting, Cites ‘History Of Exclusion’
Things became heated at the Jackson County Fire District 1 Oct. 14 meeting, with a director describing being cut off from his remote connection to the meeting as part of a “long history of bullying and exclusion” during his term on the board. The board was in the usual, rudimentary[Read More…]
Commercial Expansion Proposed Along Rogue River Highway
A commercial expansion proposed at 1489 Rogue River Highway in Grants Pass is moving through the city’s land-use review process. The application seeks major site plan review for the project. The city scheduled a public hearing for October 21 to consider the proposal. The city’s online hearing calendar identifies the[Read More…]
State Insurance Regulators To Help Wildfire-Related Coverage Problems
Homeowners concerned about losing property insurance or finding coverage in wildfire-prone areas can speak with state insurance representatives at a Medford open house next week. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation will host the event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For October 21, 2026
This Week In Rogue River History OCT. 23, 1986 What do you like best about autumn? Sally Louder: “Autumn is my favorite time of year. It seems so rich with all the countryside dressed up to show off.” Linda Hatch: “I like the beautiful colors and the fair weather.” John[Read More…]
Energetic Young Shepherd Mix Seeks Active Family
Skeeter, a young German shepherd mix with a playful nature and plenty of energy, is looking for an active home through Jackson County Animal Services. At about a year old, Skeeter is still young and learning. She already knows several basic commands, including sit, lie down, and shake hands. Her[Read More…]
EVFD Board Discusses Policy On Meeting Absences
The Evans Valley Fire District Board of Directors took its first look at revising its policy regarding itself, the district’s board of directors, at its Thursday, Oct. 8, meeting. The board covered the first two sections of the policy it is reviewing for revision, including board membership. Chairman Kathryn Henning[Read More…]
Savage Creek Annexation Is About A Year Out
The Jackson County Fire District 1 Board of Directors gave Chief Mike Hammond its endorsement to continue efforts to move the annexation of 21 properties on Savage Creek Road, located in Josephine County, into the Rogue River district. Hammond said, at the Wednesday, Oct. 14 meeting, he had received the[Read More…]
Reading Buddies Await Young Readers
Rogue River- A good book can take a child almost anywhere. At the Rogue River Library, it can also bring a young reader together with a friendly dog. The library’s event calendar lists upcoming Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies sessions for Nov. 3 and Nov. 17, giving families two[Read More…]