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ROSEBURG, Ore. — A student-run theater is in final rehearsals on a special show meant to ignite laughter. Umpqua Community College (UCC) students have been working on their next big show, 'A Crooked Hand', which is set to debut late May. The entire theater department chipped in to create...

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The Roseburg School Board will have a special meeting Monday night to interview candidates for a vacant seat. Rev. Howard Johnson resigned in April after nine years on the board. His resignation was formally accepted on May 8th. Rev. Johnson passed away last week. Former board member Dr. Brandon Bishop...

All seniors at Days Creek Charter School complete a senior project to graduate. The 16 members of the Class of 2024 will be presenting their slideshows to the senior class that they are in this year instead of to the board so half the class will present to Mr. LaFountaine and the other half will present to Mr. Giles.

On May 13, 2024, in Roseburg, Oregon, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians awarded scholarships to local high school seniors. The scholarships, totaling $21,000, will help the students attend Umpqua Community College (UCC) starting in the fall of 2024. Each of the 14 high schools in Douglas County had one student receive a $1,500 scholarship in a ceremony at the Seven Feathers Casino Resort on May 5, 2024.

Myrtle Point’s boys had a pair of athletes win a combined five events and the Bobcats took the team title Saturday in the 23-team Class 1A District 2 meet at Sutherlin High School. Thomas Ferren won the 100 (11.16 seconds), 200 (22.56) and 110 high hurdles (15.96) for the Bobcats, who scored 89 points to beat Lost River (74) and Pacific (62). Mason Detzler, the top thrower in the Class...

Umpqua Valley Christian put the finishing touches on their 16th blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Oakland Oakers a 10-0 shutout. The win was nothing new for Umpqua Valley Christian as they're now sitting on five straight. Umpqua Valley Christian is on...

ROSEBURG, Ore. — “How many of you want to become automotive technicians?” asked UCC automotive instructor, Doyle Poole, as a show of hands went up among 20 attentive high school students. In the automotive lab, Poole displayed a table of test devices where students could experiment with...

Jazz enthusiasts and community supporters take note! The RHS Jazz Band is tuning up for a special performance that's sure to delight while supporting young musicians. Join the band at Splitz Family Grill on Thursday, May 16, from 6pm to 8pm, for an evening of lively jazz music and great food.

Umpqua Valley Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Lowell Devils by a score of 17-16. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Umpqua Valley Christian of the 14-13 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.

Umpqua Watersheds hosted over 400 students from Eastwood Elementary School in an effort to connect kids with the natural world.

MEDFORD — The Roseburg High School baseball team wrapped up the regular season with a pair of losses against North Medford on Saturday at Jim McAbee Field, falling to a fourth place finish in the Southwest Conference. The Indians continued a stretch of close games with the Black Tornado,...

MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. — This week Umpqua Community College celebrated an extensive remodel of its Truck Driving School with a grand opening that included a dedication ceremony from the Umpqua Indian Development Corporation. "This remodel will provide the environment needed for more students to obtain a CDL and fill...

Roseburg Public Schools is accepting applications from local residents that are interested in serving out the remainder of the Position 3 Board of Education term, which expires on June 30th, 2025. The seat was formerly held by Vice Chair Howard Johnson, who resigned last month. Johnson had served on the...

Preschool registration is open for the 2024-25 school year around Douglas County. A release from the South-Central Early Learning Hub said free preschool is available. Some preschool options are:. *Preschool Promise available from the SCELH. *Head Start provided by the United Community Action Network. *School District preschool – check with...

The Roseburg High School baseball team will have a game with North Medford High School on May 11, 2024, 14:00:00 CST. Want to throw HARDER? Earn yourself a scholarship? Then this is the Program for You!.

By Kristy Tallman ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Umpqua Community College (UCC) and Roseburg Public School Boards of Education convened Wednesday to strategize collaborative initiatives aimed at guiding students toward lucrative, sought-after careers within Douglas County. The milestone joint session, hosted at UCC, signifies the inaugural collaboration between the two boards in advancing shared objectives of serving students, industry, and the community. Discussions centered on the burgeoning partnership between the college and school district, aimed at enhancing and streamlining programs guiding Roseburg High School (RHS) students toward UCC and local industry vocations. Initial efforts concentrate on bolstering health care and advanced manufacturing programs, addressing a pressing shortage of skilled labor in these sectors amid local expansion. "We recognize the ongoing demand for skilled workers from our local medical and manufacturing sectors. It's imperative that we equip our youth with the means to flourish and contribute to our community," remarked RPS Superintendent Jared Cordon. "Through concerted efforts with UCC and local industry leaders, we're addressing these challenges and opportunities head-on. Our schools are teeming with talented students eager to make meaningful contributions; our role is to provide them with clear pathways to success. Together, we can foster a thriving community conducive to both families and businesses." UCC and the district have a track record of providing dual credits for students, currently offering a joint nursing assistant pathway. This academic year, with a renewed focus on steering students from early education to career readiness, the college and school district jointly appointed a P-20 (preschool to college) Coordinator to collaborate with industry stakeholders in expanding and aligning course offerings at RHS and UCC. In light of this collaboration, UCC and the district are launching three new pathway programs, including phlebotomy, emergency medical technician, and fire science. RHS students will have access to over 67 college-level courses next academic year, amounting to over 250 potential credits. Forging pathways under development encompass allied health and advanced manufacturing/mechatronics. With dual credit opportunities abound, the objective is to empower students to graduate with certifications or degrees, minimizing debt, and seamlessly transition into meaningful local careers. "We're entering a new era where the workforce pipeline is poised to meet the community's needs — Students will receive training right here at UCC to fill high-paying, high-demand roles in allied health, advanced manufacturing, and beyond," affirmed UCC President Dr. Rachel Pokrandt. By Kristy Tallman, May 9, 2024 The Republic News Source: Roseburg School District.

The Umpqua Valley Christian Monarchs will be playing at home against the North Douglas/Elkton Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Umpqua Valley Christian can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday....

EUGENE — The Roseburg baseball team grabbed an early four-run lead against Willamette and made it hold up for a 4-2 win in a Southwest Conference game Tuesday at Floyd Ogden Field. Solid pitching, timely hitting and strong defense helped the Indians get the win and move into a...

The Art Gallery at Umpqua Community College presents the annual Student Art Exhibition, “On the Rise” on display from May 13th through June 5th. A UCC release said a reception will take place on Thursday, May 16th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visual fine art achievement awards will be presented during the reception.