Chief Tom Davidson at the Evans Valley Fire District is getting the ball rolling on something that’s been on the minds of many residents, particularly in the Evans Valley. The problem, termed a “degradation,” may be even more widespread throughout the state and seemed especially amplified during Rogue River’s traffic[Read More…]
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Avoiding Financial Exploitation
Financial exploitation can happen to anyone, but older adults are frequently targeted because they may have retirement savings, steady income, good credit, or valuable property. The person taking advantage may be a stranger, caregiver, friend, or even a trusted family member. Financial exploitation is the illegal or improper use of[Read More…]
Property Owners Paid For Townhomes That Were Never Built
An Oregon contractor has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud after prosecutors said property owners paid him more than $850,000 to construct townhomes in Newport that were never built. David Paul Williams, 46, pleaded guilty in federal court in a case involving construction agreements made through his companies TreeNada Co.[Read More…]
Coordinated Law Enforcement Operation Targets Drug Trafficking Organization
A large-scale law enforcement operation targeting a suspected drug trafficking organization was carried out on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at multiple locations throughout Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said local, state and federal law enforcement agencies worked together to simultaneously serve multiple search warrants as part of the investigation.[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For September 23, 2026
This Week In Rogue River History SEPT. 23, 1981 Patrick Elementary School became an emergency aid station for families evacuated from their homes because of a raging wildfire along Wards Creek and Sardine Creek. Night custodian Velma Ramsey opened the multipurpose room, where Gold Hill Lionesses Mary Williams and E.J.[Read More…]
West Nile Virus Detected Again In Jackson County
West Nile virus has been detected again in mosquitoes in Jackson County, serving as a reminder that cooler September temperatures don’t necessarily mean the end of mosquito season. Mosquitoes collected Sept. 15 in north Medford tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the fifth positive mosquito detection in Jackson County[Read More…]
Fire District 1 To Hire A New Chief This Weekend
A new chief at Jackson County Fire District 1 should be hired by the afternoon of Thurs., Sept. 24. Most of the eight candidates who applied to the position, currently held by six-year chief Mike Hammond, through the Special Districts Association of Oregon, will be in Rogue River at the[Read More…]
Teen Driver Arrested Linked to East Evans Creek Fire
A 17-year-old driver has been arrested in connection with the July crash that killed his passenger and ignited the East Evans Creek Fire. Deputies arrested the juvenile Friday, Sept. 18, more than two months after the rollover crash on East Evans Creek Road in rural Rogue River. The driver faces[Read More…]
Gold Hill Council Moves Forward On Waterline Grant
The Gold Hill City Council met Sept. 15 for its regular business meeting, covering everything from water infrastructure and animal control to upcoming community projects and volunteer opportunities. One of the evening’s major items was Resolution 26-R-17, which supports the city’s application for a Regional Infrastructure Fund grant to help[Read More…]
IBEW 659 RENEW Members Give Back
Something is refreshing about seeing people get together simply because they want to do something good. On Saturday, Sept. 19, members of IBEW Local 659’s RENEW committee gathered with their families for a morning of coffee, hot chocolate, doughnuts, and a little community service. Around 20 people, including spouses and[Read More…]