Arielle Perry and Nathan Hitson-Guijar were crowned Rogue River Junior Senior High School’s Homecoming Royalty during halftime of the Oct. 2 football game against St. Mary’s. For the second consecutive year, the St. Mary’s matchup served as the Homecoming game. This year’s date allowed students preparing for an upcoming FFA[Read More…]
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Art Along The Rogue Celebrates 23 Years
Downtown Grants Pass came alive Friday afternoon as artists, musicians, community members, and visitors gathered for the opening of the 23rd annual Art Along the Rogue festival, a signature celebration for the city. This year’s festivities brought something new to the tradition with the ribbon-cutting for Owl Plaza. This newly[Read More…]
Medford Begins Writing Rules For Massive Data Centers
Medford officials have directed city staff to begin drafting land-use regulations aimed at restricting massive data centers while preserving smaller facilities already serving local businesses. The direction followed a Sept. 30 joint study session involving the Medford City Council and Planning Commission. The two bodies reached a consensus that the[Read More…]
Palmerton Arboretum Annual Fall Color Tour
As autumn settles over Rogue River, residents will have an opportunity to experience one of the community’s most treasured outdoor spaces during the Rogue River Tree City USA Committee’s Annual Fall Color Tour, scheduled for Sunday, October 18, at 2 p.m., at Palmerton Park Arboretum. The tour will offer visitors[Read More…]
City Adopts New Financial Audit Features
The City of Rogue River’s annual financial audit for the 2024-25 fiscal year identified deficiencies related to internal controls over the calculation and presentation of accounts payable and accounts receivable aging summaries. The City Council adopted a Corrective Action Plan to strengthen its financial reporting procedures and reduce the risk[Read More…]
Ready Rogue River Roundtable
Preparation was the message in the first of two free community workshops, presented by the Wards Creek Restoration Initiative, at the Live Oak Grange (120 Gardiner Street) on Sat., Sept. 19. The second one is this coming Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first response, naturally,[Read More…]
YMCA Celebrates Community Birthday Bash
The sound of splashing water, laughter, and excited cheers filled the Grants Pass & Josephine County YMCA on Saturday afternoon as families gathered to celebrate the return of the community pool with an afternoon of activities, games, and birthday festivities. Running from 1 to 5 p.m., the free community celebration[Read More…]
Winter Ready Fair Prepare For Seasonal Emergencies
Jackson County Emergency Management will host a free, family-oriented preparedness fair Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Jackson County Expo. Winter Ready: A Safety & Preparedness Fair for Families & Kids will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mace Watchable Wildlife Center, 21 Peninger Road in Central[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For September 30, 2026
This Week In Rogue River History SEPT. 30, 1981The Hanby Huskies’ eighth-grade football team traveled to Klamath Falls for a closely matched game against Ponderosa. Two touchdown runs around the end gave Ponderosa the edge. Hanby’s defense delivered some hard hits, including those of No. 66 Dale Skitdgel. The Ponderosa[Read More…]
Medicare Open Enrollment Scams
Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. During this time, people with Medicare can review their coverage and make changes for the following year. It is also a busy season for scammers. Fraudsters know seniors may be comparing Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, and[Read More…]