Rogue River Press

Rogue River Press Rogue Valley newspaper in Southern Oregon. Rogue River Press serves Rogue River, Gold Hill, Wimer,

Rogue River Press is a weekly newspaper published by Valley Pride Publications serving the Rogue River Valley including the City of Rogue River, Wimer, Gold Hill, Sams Valley, Central Point and parts of Grants Pass.

Happy New Year! May the new year bring you treasured times with your loved ones.
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! May the new year bring you treasured times with your loved ones.

TODAY at 11:00 a.m. is the deadline for our January 7th issue for nearly everything. Contact us if you have publication ...
12/31/2025

TODAY at 11:00 a.m. is the deadline for our January 7th issue for nearly everything. Contact us if you have publication needs.

***HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS***

New Year’s Day
Thursday, January 1, 2025 - Office Closed
Friday, January 2, 2025 - Office Closed
• DEADLINE* FOR THE JAN. 7th ISSUE •
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST @ 11 A.M.
Classified ads only: Tuesday, January 6th at noon.

*EVERYTHING: submissions, changes or cancellations of inserts, Legal Notices, Announcements, Obituaries, PSA requests, Letters to the Editor, Display Ads, Business Directory Ads, and Church Directory Ads are all due by the deadlines above. Exception for Classified Ads noted above.

Good morning!Our December 31st issue - the last of 2026 - should be in print soon. We'll beat a path to the printer's wa...
12/31/2025

Good morning!

Our December 31st issue - the last of 2026 - should be in print soon. We'll beat a path to the printer's warehouse in a little less than an hour to pick it up and begin distribution.

Like last week, our delivery schedule will be a little different. The post offices close at noon and we need to have the subscriber's papers stuffed with the inserts, labeled, and delivered to the P.O.s before they close.

We'll pick up this week's issue, make a stop at the Gold Hill P.O. and bring the new issue to the office. We hope to have it in house by 9-9:15 and we hope to have all newsstand deliveries completed by early- to mid-afternoon. Each copy sells for just 50 cents.

Call us at 541.582.1707 to start a subscription or renew your current one. We can accept MC/Visa and your paper delivery will begin with the next available issue. Our annual subscription rates for the printed paper are pretty awesome! We'll be open until 3 p.m. today and then we'll be back in the office on Monday, January 5th at 9 a.m.

Have a great day and be safe in your travels. We wish you a very happy and prosperous new year! 🥳

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12/30/2025

Southern Oregon Law Enforcement Searching for Wanted Man Following Crime Spree

JCSO Case 25-6724

SOUTHERN OREGON — Law enforcement agencies throughout Southern Oregon are searching for a man wanted in connection with multiple stolen vehicles and a high-speed pursuit that occurred today.

The suspect, Billy Dean Gregory, 55, of O’Brien, Ore., is wanted on outstanding warrants and faces multiple charges, including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, theft, reckless driving, and attempting to elude police. Gregory is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 198 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen around 1:00 p.m. switching stolen vehicles in the Colver Road area of Talent. At this time, it is unknown what vehicle he may be driving.

The initial incident began just before 10:30 a.m. when Josephine County reported a stolen vehicle eluding law enforcement on Interstate 5. The pursuit continued into Jackson County, where Central Point Police Department officers successfully deployed spike strips on the suspect vehicle along I-5. Despite the damage, the suspect continued to elude officers at a high rate of speed into Ashland. The pursuit was later terminated due to public safety concerns.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies subsequently located the abandoned vehicle on Lori Lane in Ashland and deployed K9 and drone teams to search the area. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

Later, Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon ECSO 911 Dispatch received a report of a vehicle stolen from Big Al’s restaurant in Ashland. That vehicle was later located on North Valley View Road outside of Ashland, where a third stolen vehicle was also reported. While attempting to locate the third stolen vehicle, ECSO received a call reporting the suspect stealing alcohol from the Talent Liquor store. Law enforcement ultimately located the third stolen vehicle in the 5800 block of Colver Road in Talent.

The suspect remains at large.

There is no further information available for release at this time. Anyone who sees Billy Dean Gregory or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.

Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. is the deadline for our January 7th issue. Contact us if you have publication needs. ***HOLIDA...
12/29/2025

Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. is the deadline for our January 7th issue. Contact us if you have publication needs.

***HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS***

New Year’s Day
Thursday, January 1, 2025 - Office Closed
Friday, January 2, 2025 - Office Closed
• DEADLINE* FOR THE JAN. 7th ISSUE •
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST @ 11 A.M.
Classified ads only: Tuesday, January 6th at noon.

*EVERYTHING: submissions, changes or cancellations of inserts, Legal Notices, Announcements, Obituaries, PSA requests, Letters to the Editor, Display Ads, Business Directory Ads, and Church Directory Ads are all due by the deadlines above. Exception for Classified Ads noted above.

12/29/2025

🚨❄️ If you get stuck, your car can be your best shelter.
1️⃣ Stay with your vehicle — it’s easier for rescuers to spot and provides protection.
2️⃣ Run the engine for short periods to stay warm, but crack a window and check that your exhaust pipe isn’t blocked to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.
3️⃣ Make yourself visible — turn on interior lights, hang something bright from a window, and use emergency flares if you have them.
🧡 Being prepared means knowing what to do before help arrives.
More tips at: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

12/27/2025

🧊🌉 Black ice is sneaky but not unbeatable.
1️⃣ Look for shiny spots on the road, they often signal black ice, especially early morning or late at night.
2️⃣ Take it slow on bridges and shaded areas, these freeze faster than open roads.
3️⃣ Avoid sharp turns and sudden braking , smooth driving is safer in icy conditions.
⚠️ Black ice can form even when it’s not snowing, especially when temps are at or just above freezing.
🚗 Drive smart. Arrive safe.

Merry Christmas to you and yours. May the season bless you with joy and peace.
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to you and yours. May the season bless you with joy and peace.

TODAY at 11:00 a.m. is the deadline for our December 31st issue. Contact us if you have publication needs. See below fo...
12/24/2025

TODAY at 11:00 a.m. is the deadline for our December 31st issue. Contact us if you have publication needs. See below for the deadline change for our January 7, 2026 issue.

***HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS***

Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Office Closed
Friday, December 26, 2025 - Office Closed
• DEADLINE* FOR THE DECEMBER 31st ISSUE •
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH @ 11 A.M.
*Classified ads only: Tuesday, December 30th at noon.

New Year’s Day
Thursday, January 1, 2025 - Office Closed
Friday, January 2, 2025 - Office Closed
• DEADLINE* FOR THE JAN. 7th ISSUE •
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST @ 11 A.M.
Classified ads only: Tuesday, January 6th at noon.

*EVERYTHING: submissions, changes or cancellations of inserts, Legal Notices, Announcements, Obituaries, PSA requests, Letters to the Editor, Display Ads, Business Directory Ads, and Church Directory Ads are all due by the deadlines above. Exception for Classified Ads noted above.

Good morning! The schedule for delivery of our December 24th issue will be a little different today. The post office wil...
12/24/2025

Good morning!

The schedule for delivery of our December 24th issue will be a little different today. The post office will close at noon, so we need to have all of our valued subscribers' papers labeled and in the post office before noon.

Here's what we're shooting for: early pick up from the printer's warehouse in Medford and then we'll return to the office to begin inserting and labeling. We hope to deliver the labeled papers to the post office by 11 a.m. (or earlier) in order to meet their noon deadline. We'll lock our office doors early for the next two Wednesdays - at 1:00 p.m. Please visit our office between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. if you'd like to purchase a copy of this week's paper.

SUBSCRIBERS: Even though we may make the post office's office closure deadline, the papers won't make it on a truck until Friday morning. (We were advised that the PO sends out mail by 8 each morning.) Please expect a 1-3 day delay in your paper delivery. This will also be true for our December 31st issue.

Delivery to all valley newsstand locations should progress normally after taking care of the mailed papers. We're hoping that we'll have it all completed by early- to mid-afternoon.

It's a rainy Christmas Eve, so please be mindful of the possibility of standing water in the roadways and slippery road conditions. ☔️

Have a wonderful day, a terrific Christmas Eve, and a blessed Christmas! 🎄

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Wednesday morning is the deadline for our December 31st issue. Contact us early if you have publication needs for that o...
12/22/2025

Wednesday morning is the deadline for our December 31st issue. Contact us early if you have publication needs for that or our January 7, 2026 issues!

***HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS***

Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Office Closed
Friday, December 26, 2025 - Office Closed
• DEADLINE* FOR THE DECEMBER 31st ISSUE •
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH @ 11 A.M.
*Classified ads only: Tuesday, December 30th at noon.

New Year’s Day
Thursday, January 1, 2025 - Office Closed
Friday, January 2, 2025 - Office Closed
• DEADLINE* FOR THE JAN. 7th ISSUE •
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST @ 11 A.M.
Classified ads only: Tuesday, January 6th at noon.

*EVERYTHING: submissions, changes or cancellations of inserts, Legal Notices, Announcements, Obituaries, PSA requests, Letters to the Editor, Display Ads, Business Directory Ads, and Church Directory Ads are all due by the deadlines above. Exception for Classified Ads noted above.

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Rogue River, OR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15415821707

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