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No fire growth has occurred for several days on Dixon Fire, officials report
DAYS CREEK, Ore. — While no fire growth has occurred for several days, crews on the Dixon Fire continue to find and douse hot spots to further secure the fire perimeter, fire officials said in their Monday update. In the northeast section of the fire, crews are combing through...
Sheriff: Gardiner man arrested on multiple sex crime charges
GARDINER, Ore. - A Gardiner man has been arrested and lodged in the Douglas County Jail on sex crime charges, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reported. Around 10 a.m. Saturday, August 17, deputies were dispatched to a reported disturbance in the 70000-block of Highway 101 in Gardiner. After arriving, deputies...
Gardiner man in jail on child sex crimes
GARDINER, Ore. – A Douglas County man is in jail on charges related to the suspected sexual abuse of a minor. According to the county sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 70000 block of Highway 101 in Gardiner Saturday morning. Officers soon...
Umpqua Health offers check-ups and vaccinations at Back to School day event
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Back to school season is in full swing and one health organization is offering families a chance to get their kids a free check-up. Umpqua Health Alliances' first annual Back to School day invited the entire community to the UHA campus Monday to get vaccinations and physicals.
UMPQUA PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT
Umpqua Valley Arts is celebrating its 14th year hosting the Umpqua Plein Air Painting and Exhibition event through Friday. A release said since 2010, UVA has hosted the event to celebrate the beautiful and diverse sceneries of the area. Artworks focus on everything from powerful emerald rivers to abundant farmlands and beautiful coastlines to locations which define the area.
GARDINER MAN ARRESTED, CHARGED FOR MULTIPLE SEX CRIMES
A Gardiner man has been arrested and is in jail for multiple sex crime charges. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said Saturday at approximately 10:00 a.m. deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 70000-block of Highway 101 in Gardiner. After arriving, deputies determined there were no crimes committed during the disturbance.
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