At the first meeting of the Rogue River School District on Tuesday, Sept. 15, Dr. April Harrison, the district’s new superintendent, and a couple of her principals commented on growth, mostly in enrollment, that had already taken place in just the first week of the school year. School administrators are[Read More…]
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Priorities For Aquatic Habitat In New Plan
When anglers talk fishing, they often focus on how many were caught, or how big the largest one was. Few consider what it takes to sustain a healthy aquatic habitat, and the importance of that to the very fish they’re after. Behind the scenes, many great fisheries are supported by[Read More…]
Statewide Outdoor Recreation And Trails Summit
Southern Oregon- Southern Oregon’s trails, natural landscapes, and recreation opportunities will take center stage when Ashland hosts the 2026 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit and Trails Summit Oct. 22–24. The three-day gathering will bring together recreation professionals, nonprofit organizations, trail advocates, and community leaders to explore ways to improve outdoor access[Read More…]
Southern Oregon Arts Groups Receive More Than $100,000 In State Grants
Arts and culture organizations in Jackson and Josephine counties will receive a combined $101,775 through the Oregon Arts Commission’s Sustaining Arts Program for fiscal year 2027. The commission awarded more than $1.3 million to 317 arts and culture organizations statewide. Grants support nonprofit organizations that provide ongoing arts programming, outreach,[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For October 14, 2026
This Week In Rogue River History OCT. 14, 1981Hanby and Sacred Heart played a scoreless first half before Hanby opened the second half with a 57-yard drive in 14 plays. Hanby’s defense allowed only 15 yards in the third quarter. A fourth-quarter interception stopped Sacred Heart, and Hanby ran out[Read More…]
New 44-Acre Town Center Proposed
Medford- A proposed town center near Hillcrest Road and North Foothill Road could bring shops, housing, a public plaza, and new pedestrian connections to nearly 44 acres in northeast Medford. Cogswell Limited Partnership is seeking approval to divide the 43.81-acre property at 3285 Hillcrest Road into 21 lots and two[Read More…]
Chief Girls Honor Seniors, Blast Glide 8-0
Three of the Chieftains’ five seniors scored in the team’s final regular-season home match, the Senior Night win against Glide on Thursday, Oct. 8. Carmen Brown, the team’s leading scorer, who scored the team’s first goal in the first match in the rejuvenated girls’ soccer program’s first season in 2023,[Read More…]
Drought Loans Available Locally
Small businesses and qualifying private nonprofit organizations in Jackson and Josephine counties may qualify for federal drought disaster loans of up to $2 million. The application deadline is March 1, 2027. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management issued an Oct. 7 reminder that U.S. Small Business Administration assistance remains available[Read More…]
Boys’ Soccer Set For Big Final Matches
The Rogue River Jr. Sr. High boys’ soccer team was set to take on the biggest hurdle in its quest to reach the state playoffs in the first year of the new Class 2A/1A boys’ soccer class, against 8-1 and No. 9 Pacific in Port Orford on Tuesday, Oct. 13.[Read More…]
Gold Hill Sports Park Restroom Lost To Fire
Gold Hill- The public vault toilet at Gold Hill Sports Park has burned down and is unavailable, according to the Oregon State Marine Board’s boating access report. The park remains listed as open. Separately, the agency warns that Rogue River launches are experiencing very low water levels and urges boaters[Read More…]