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Commercial Expansion Proposed Along Rogue River Highway
A commercial expansion proposed at 1489 Rogue River Highway in Grants Pass is moving through the city’s land-use review process. The application seeks major site plan review for the project. The city scheduled a public hearing for October 21 to consider the proposal. The city’s online hearing calendar identifies the[Read More…]
State Insurance Regulators To Help Wildfire-Related Coverage Problems
Homeowners concerned about losing property insurance or finding coverage in wildfire-prone areas can speak with state insurance representatives at a Medford open house next week. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation will host the event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific[Read More…]
Smith, Dirks Score Twice In Chiefs’ Win At Lakeview
Matthew Smith and Trevor Dirks each scored a pair of touchdowns as Rogue River earned a big Class 2A District 5 road win, winning at Lakeview 37-8 on Fri., Oct. 16. Smith, who scored on a 70-yard touchdown run on the first play of the game, rushed for 238 yards[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For October 21, 2026
This Week In Rogue River History OCT. 23, 1986 What do you like best about autumn? Sally Louder: “Autumn is my favorite time of year. It seems so rich with all the countryside dressed up to show off.” Linda Hatch: “I like the beautiful colors and the fair weather.” John[Read More…]
The Chiefs’ Football Game Has Been Moved To Saturday
For the moment, Rogue River Jr. Sr. High’s football game at La Pine has been postponed to Saturday, Oct. 24. The Hawks’ game at Lost River last Friday, Oct. 16, was canceled, the day after the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. Silver Rail and schools in[Read More…]
Junior Chieftains Fall To Lincoln Savage
The Rogue River Jr. Sr. High junior high football team ended its season on a rough note, falling to Lincoln Savage and its relentless running attack 38-0, the team’s final game at Chieftain Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Junior Chieftains were handicapped early after eighth-grade running back Zane Wardle[Read More…]
Energetic Young Shepherd Mix Seeks Active Family
Skeeter, a young German shepherd mix with a playful nature and plenty of energy, is looking for an active home through Jackson County Animal Services. At about a year old, Skeeter is still young and learning. She already knows several basic commands, including sit, lie down, and shake hands. Her[Read More…]
Chief Girls Close Season
On its way through what should be its second straight season ending in the state small-school girls’ soccer playoffs, Rogue River Jr. Sr. High’s team appeared to survive what could be described as a “trap door” game in its stop in Coquille on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Playing on the narrow[Read More…]
EVFD Board Discusses Policy On Meeting Absences
The Evans Valley Fire District Board of Directors took its first look at revising its policy regarding itself, the district’s board of directors, at its Thursday, Oct. 8, meeting. The board covered the first two sections of the policy it is reviewing for revision, including board membership. Chairman Kathryn Henning[Read More…]