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Chieftains Cheer Takes Fourth At State
The overhaul was worth it. Since her team’s 2025 appearance in the Game Day division of the OSAA Cheerleading Championships, Rogue River Cheer coach Shae Watkins said she changed her team’s routine in time for this season, including its dance music and choreography and its crowd-leading cheer. “The only thing[Read More…]
Harrison New RRSD Superintendent
Dr. April Harrison says she knows that not every family that lives within the bounds of the Rogue River School District may value the Rogue River School District. While the students who attend the district schools are attending at levels that are drawing attention at the state level, overall attendance[Read More…]
Donuts, Community, And Smiles At Rogue River Elementary
Families filled Rogue River Elementary’s East Campus Gym on Friday, February 13th, morning for the annual ‘Donuts with Grownups’ celebration. Who doesn’t like a donut? That was the sweet question floating through Rogue River Elementary Friday morning as families gathered for the school’s annual “Donuts with Grownups” celebration- a community-centered[Read More…]
EVFD Appealing To The Legislature For Funds
Evans Valley Fire District Chief Tom Davidson told the district’s Board of Directors that he has been vigorously working at raising funds, through grants or donations, for the establishment and construction of what he called a community resource center, an addition to the station. He told the board, at its[Read More…]
Operation Rambo Celebrates Ninth Anniversary
On Feb. 12, the Wild River Pub in Grants Pass was filled from morning to night with supporters, veterans, and wagging tails for Operation Rambo’s annual “Pies, Pints and Pups” fundraiser. For Ray Rosa, owner and CEO of Operation Rambo, the all-day event was more than just a fundraiser; it[Read More…]
Rogue River Out Of OHSET This Spring
The Rogue River Equestrian team looked as though it might return for the 2026 Oregon High School Equestrian Teams season this spring, but it’s possible two performers pulled out in the weeks before the Southern District’s first meet. That left the Chieftains without a team in time for the first[Read More…]
RR Cheer Squad Back At State, Determined
Rogue River Jr. Sr. High’s cheer squad is competing at the OSAA State Cheer Championships again. The Chieftains’ competitive team competes in the Game Day division of this year’s championships at Oregon City High School on Fri., Feb. 13, the first day of the two-day competition. The team is at[Read More…]
First Free Fishing Weekend Is Here
The first of three Free Fishing Weekend opportunities throughout the state this year is here. No fishing or shellfish licenses or tags, endorsements or validations will be required Saturday and Sunday. Both residents and nonresidents can fish for free, but all other regulations including closures, single rod limitations, bag limits[Read More…]
From Rooftop Fall To Rising Voice
Southern Oregon author Robert Leo Heilman never expected to spend his life writing books until a roofing accident changed everything. At the time, he found himself at home caring for his 1.5-year-old son while recovering from a serious injury he acquired on his job. “I fell into it headfirst,” he[Read More…]