Rare Red Flag Warning Highlights Elevated Wildfire Risk Across Oregon and Washington Fire restrictions remain in effect on all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands throughout Oregon and Washington as officials warn that extreme fire weather conditions continue to threaten much of the Pacific Northwest. The National Weather Service[Read More…]
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Remembering Scarlet Delight O’Hara Ackroyd: A Life of Love and Lasting Memories
Every headstone in Woodville Cemetery tells a story. Some recall the pioneers who built the Rogue Valley, while others remind us that history is still being written. One of those more recent stories belongs to Scarlet Delight O’Hara Ackroyd, whose polished black granite memorial stands as a tribute to a[Read More…]
Fairgrounds, GP Downs Renovating
The Josephine County Fairgrounds, which just hosted its County Fair Wed., July 29, through Sun., Aug. 2, will, piece by piece and in due time, take on a fresh new look in the coming months and years. The first step was improving the seating of the fairgrounds grandstand, replacing worn-out[Read More…]
Seniors Living In Unsafe Conditions
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…]
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…]