The City of Rogue River is celebrating a major achievement after Police Chief Dave Rash was recognized as the 2025 Police Chief of the Year by the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Rash received the award on May 14, 2026, during the association’s annual conference held in Pendleton.[Read More…]
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Gold Hill Woman Arrested Following Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Local Man
A Gold Hill woman has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 47-year-old pedestrian early Saturday morning, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified the victim as Justin David Hannaford, 47, of Gold Hill, who died after being struck on Access Road near Blackwell Road[Read More…]
Mercy Flights Team Honored For Complex Southern Oregon Rescue Operation
Members of the Mercy Flights team and several Southern Oregon emergency response agencies were recently recognized with a Unit Citation Award for exceptional teamwork and service during a complex rescue operation in late 2025. The recognition was presented at the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association Meritorious Awards Ceremony in Sunriver, Oregon,[Read More…]
Worth Obituary
RUTH MEGILL WORTH, a beloved mother, grand-mother, and dear friend to many, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on May 8, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on January 1, 1931, in Neptune, New Jersey, Ruth was the daughter of Calvin Henry Megill and Ruth Mae Frazee[Read More…]
Grenier Death Notice
RONNIE GRENIER JR., age 61, of Rogue River, died May 12, 2026, at his home. Arrangements with Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.