Ted Nugent, the “Motor City Madman” and unapologetic, passionate advocate for gun ownership and hunting, recently received two prestigious honors. Nugent, 77, has been named American Outdoor Sportsman of the Year and will be inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame this summer in Springfield, Missouri. The[Read More…]
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ODOT Projects Continue Across Jackson And Josephine Counties
Motorists traveling through Jackson and Josephine counties should expect delays and changing traffic patterns as several Oregon Department of Transportation projects continue throughout the summer and fall. In Jackson County, work remains underway on the Lost Creek Lake Bridge along Oregon Highway 62 near milepost 35. The $6.1 million project[Read More…]
Commission Honing Down, Mixed-Use Zoning
The Rogue River Planning Commission, in its first meeting in about a month, continued its discussion on forming a Commercial district within the city and forming legislation to create a commercial-residential mixed-use district at its Tuesday, June 9 workshop. Onnie Heater, a city planner with the Rogue Valley Council of[Read More…]
Small Town, Big Heart: Gold Dust Day Returns
Gold Hill’s annual Gold Dust Day once again proved that a small town doesn’t need a giant festival to create lasting memories. It simply needs neighbors willing to show up for one another. Unlike last year’s blazing sunshine, this year’s celebration unfolded beneath cool, overcast skies. The weather may have[Read More…]
Anglers See Salmon, Steelhead Opportunities
Oregon and Washington fishery managers have finalized plans for the 2026 Columbia River summer and fall salmon and steelhead seasons, offering anglers opportunities to target several popular species while maintaining protections for vulnerable fish populations. The upcoming seasons will include opportunities for sockeye salmon, coho salmon, fall Chinook and hatchery[Read More…]
Fire Danger Raised To Moderate
Forest officials have increased the fire danger rating to “Moderate” across the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest as warmer and drier conditions continue to develop across Southern Oregon. The change took effect immediately and is accompanied by an increase in the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) to Level 1. Forest officials[Read More…]
All-Alumni Picnic June 28
If you’re around Rooster Crow Weekend, Sat., June 27, and Sun., June 28, and you’re an alumnus or alumna of Rogue River Jr. Sr. High School or of just plain Rogue River High School, whether the building from which you graduated was downtown or at its current location two miles[Read More…]
Forest Service, Outdoor Groups Sign Important MOU
The U.S. Forest Service, the Boone and Crockett Club and 14 other organizations recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) underscoring the importance of sustaining outdoor recreation opportunities with a particular emphasis on public access for hunting, angling, wildlife conservation, habitat stewardship, and conservation education. Under the framework the Boone and Crockett Club will convene[Read More…]
Road Projects Continue Across Jackson And Josephine Counties
Motorists traveling throughout Jackson and Josephine counties should expect ongoing construction, lane closures and minor delays as several Oregon Department of Transportation projects continue this summer. One of the largest projects underway in Jackson County is the $6.1 million rehabilitation of the Lost Creek Lake Bridge on Oregon Highway 62.[Read More…]
Floatropica: Lake Parties Evolved
Rain, clouds, or shine, Floatropica has, and will continue to, brighten the advent of Summer for locals. Floatropica is an annual event organized voluntarily by SOU alums. The organizer interviewed requested to remain anonymous, because when they attend, they want to be in on the festivities. Floatropica is an evolution[Read More…]