JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Search crews recovered a body Saturday believed to be that of a 65-year-old man who disappeared after a rafting accident in the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River four days earlier. The incident began at approximately 1:16 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, when 911 dispatchers[Read More…]
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Mother, Three Children Die In Eagle Point Camper Fire
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A mother and her three children, all under the age of 10, died Sunday afternoon in a devastating fire that engulfed a fifth-wheel camper in rural Eagle Point. One other family member escaped the fire with minor injuries, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency[Read More…]
Extreme Fire Weather Threatens Region
Rare Red Flag Warning Highlights Elevated Wildfire Risk Across Oregon and Washington Fire restrictions remain in effect on all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands throughout Oregon and Washington as officials warn that extreme fire weather conditions continue to threaten much of the Pacific Northwest. The National Weather Service[Read More…]
Enhanced Trophy Search With New ‘Records Live 2.0’
One of the coolest things you can do on the Boone and Crockett Club website is be able to search records for the highest-scoring North American big game by state or province. Spanning some 140 years and 39 species categories, the B&C’s Big Game Records 2.0 takes the world’s oldest[Read More…]
Remembering Scarlet Delight O’Hara Ackroyd: A Life of Love and Lasting Memories
Every headstone in Woodville Cemetery tells a story. Some recall the pioneers who built the Rogue Valley, while others remind us that history is still being written. One of those more recent stories belongs to Scarlet Delight O’Hara Ackroyd, whose polished black granite memorial stands as a tribute to a[Read More…]
Fairgrounds, GP Downs Renovating
The Josephine County Fairgrounds, which just hosted its County Fair Wed., July 29, through Sun., Aug. 2, will, piece by piece and in due time, take on a fresh new look in the coming months and years. The first step was improving the seating of the fairgrounds grandstand, replacing worn-out[Read More…]
Seniors Living In Unsafe Conditions
Most people want to help when they see an older adult struggling, but they often don’t know where to turn. Whether it’s a neighbor whose home appears unsafe, a relative who seems unable to care for themselves, or a friend showing signs of neglect, one phone call can make a[Read More…]
Headlines & Highlights For August 5, 2026
Looking Back at the First Week of August Through the Years Every week, we take a trip through the pages of the Rogue River Press to revisit the stories, milestones, and memorable moments that helped shape our community. Here’s what was making headlines during the first full week of August[Read More…]
Suspect Sought After In Grants Pass
Law enforcement agencies are searching for a Grants Pass man accused of assaulting a domestic partner, carjacking a vehicle, leading officers on a dangerous pursuit, and fleeing on foot after abandoning a stolen vehicle. According to the Grants Pass Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 7:22 a.m. on July[Read More…]
Gold Hill Awarded $250,000, ODOT Grant
The City of Gold Hill has received a welcome investment in its transportation infrastructure after being selected for the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) 2026 Small City Allotment Program. Announced in late July, Gold Hill was one of just 23 communities chosen to receive funding from a competitive pool of[Read More…]