If the Rogue River Jr. Sr. High baseball team can put forth efforts the way it did in the Chieftains’ season-opening games on Tues., March 17, it could be an interesting spring at Mike Umscheid Field. The Chieftains swept a pair of games against Bonanza and Mazama, played in Klamath[Read More…]
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White-Nose Syndrome Found In Bats
For the first time, white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats has been detected in Oregon in Columbia and Benton counties. White-nose syndrome is caused by an infection with a fungus that disrupts hibernation, causing early winter emergence, dehydration and starvation. This finding follows a detection last year in bat guano collected[Read More…]
The Barred Owl Dilemma – A Native Species in the Wrong Place
The environmental impact of the barred owl extends well beyond a single species. As generalist predators, barred owls consume a wide variety of prey, from small mammals to birds and amphibians. This flexibility gives them a significant advantage in changing environments, but it also places increased pressure on already strained[Read More…]
Davis Was ‘A Cool Gal,’ Who Served
A celebration of life has been planned for Fri., May 1, to honor Sharie Davis, a former Rogue River Council member who died on Mon., March 2. The gathering will be at Hope Presbyterian Church, 515 Broadway, in Rogue River, beginning at 2 p.m. Davis was born in Sweet Home,[Read More…]
RR Softball Goes 1-1, Explodes Against Bonanza
With a new lineup that includes several familiar and experienced players, the Rogue River Jr. Sr. High softball team split a pair of games at Mazama High in Klamath Falls, the Chieftains’ opening-day games, on Tuesday, March 17. The Chieftains (1-3) beat Bonanza 26-7 in three innings and then lost[Read More…]
Rogue River Planning Commission Development Decisions
Two months ago, when the Rogue River Planning Commission last met, it was still working on a policy regarding its urban trees and possible legacy trees in the city. The policy is also expected to include guidance on removing trees. It may take a little more time for the policy[Read More…]
“A Big Win,” Oregon’s FFA Funding Saved
Among the items of concern, at least to educators in the state, from the recently concluded Short Session of the Oregon Legislature was that funding for FFA would not be cut. “That’s a big win for our district,” Rogue River Superintendent Patrick Lee said in a report at the Rogue[Read More…]
Mural Painter, Council Discuss Plans For Palmerton, Police Mural
Local mural artist Bob Eding, along with Ruth Bailey, chairman of the Rogue River Mural Society, arrived with sketches for murals throughout the restrooms building at Palmerton Park and on the north wall of the Rogue River Police Department buildings for the Rogue River City Council’s workshop session on Thursday.[Read More…]
Spring Break Welcomes Events For The Community
Southern Oregon is stepping into the season with a vibrant mix of culture, celebration, and community charm across Jackson and Josephine Counties- making this a memorable spring break close to home. At the heart of it all is the return of the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival, now celebrating its remarkable[Read More…]
State And House Bill Information
• SB 1546: Requires AI chatbot platforms to implement safety protocols when users express thoughts of suicide or self-harm. • SB 1547: Creates a license for prevention-focused providers with bachelor’s degrees and at least 700 hours of supervised training. • HB 4068: Changes and expands the age for young adults[Read More…]