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The Fly-in-Pig Competition is happening Saturday and Sunday at the Myrtle Creek Municipal Airport. It is sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association. Competitors pay an entry fee and are in three divisions – fire departments/first responders, pro teams/commercial, and backyard local bbq’ers giving it a go. Categories are brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and chicken.

WINSTON, Ore. — Winston’s annual Riverbend Live! concert series continues this year with an extended 6-week season beginning Friday, June 28. The free concerts will be at the outdoor theater at Riverbend Park in Winston. Each concert will start at 7:00 p.m. and lasts about two hours. You're...

The Glide Veterans Memorial, located adjacent to the Glide Community Center, will hold its 15th annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday at 10:00 a.m. This year’s ceremony will honor the seven military veterans whose names are inscribed on the memorial wall who were killed in action while serving the nation.

Two public water management agencies in Oregon’s Lane and Douglas counties have been awarded millions in federal funds for drought resiliency. A sum of $1.22 million will go to the Tri-City Water and Sanitary Authority, which serves small communities 20 miles south of Roseburg, including Myrtle Creek. General Manager Paul Wilborn explained the investment will help build a 300,000-gallon water tank.

By Kristy Tallman ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History, nestled in the heart of a natural resource-based economy, is extending its hours of operation to be open every day of the week from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, officials announced Monday. Starting May 13, 2024, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history and ecological diversity of Douglas County, Oregon, by exploring the museum's extensive collection, which includes over 7,500 preserved items showcasing the region's mining, fishing, farming, and timber industries. For over 50 years, the museum has served as a repository of knowledge, chronicling the ancient and contemporary stories of the Umpqua River Valley. From the snowcapped peaks of Mt. Thielsen to the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean in Winchester Bay, the museum celebrates the region's remarkable landscape and cultural heritage. Of particular interest is the limited-time exhibit, "The Archie Creek Fire," which vividly recounts the devastating wildfire that swept through Glide in September 2020. Through film interviews, live-recorded videos, drone footage, photographs, and artifacts, visitors can witness the harrowing experiences of community members and the heroic efforts to combat the blaze. In addition to the Archie Creek Fire exhibit, visitors can explore the "Pioneer History of Wine," which highlights the local viticulture that has put the Umpqua Valley on the global wine map. Conveniently located off I-5 Exit 123, the Douglas County Museum of History & Natural History is situated at 123 Museum Drive in Roseburg, Oregon, adjacent to the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Admission prices range from free for members and children ages 0-4 to $8.00 for adults. Commissioner Tom Kress expressed excitement about the extended hours, encouraging residents to take advantage of the opportunity to visit the museum. He urged families to add the museum to their Sunday drives or road trip itineraries, promising an enriching experience for all. For more information or to inquire about volunteering opportunities, contact the Douglas County Museum at (541) 957-7007 or visit their website. By Kristy Tallman, May 12, 2024 The Republic News Source: Douglas County Government.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — After 128 years of service to the community, a member from the Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 became the Oregon Elks State President. Roseburg Elks Member Steven Malone has been with the organization for 46 years holding various positions at state, district, and lodge levels. Now,...

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Roseburg Community Development Department will accept applications for spring 2024 tourism grants starting Wednesday, May 22, the City reports. Successful applicants may win grants of up to $7,500 or even more to help draw visitors to Roseburg and surrounding areas. The Roseburg Community Development Department and Roseburg Economic Development Commission will take applications for tourism grants until 5 p.m. Friday, July 5.

The Roseburg City Council has a busy agenda for its meeting Monday night. A public hearing will be held to consider closing out the Reality Kitchen Community Development Block Grant. The grant was through the Oregon Business Development Department to assist Reality Kitchen in developing an online curriculum to lead young adults who experience Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The curriculum involved learning and practicing skills required to plan and prepare meals in a home-based environment that could then translate into assisting those with IDD gain meaningful employment in the food industry.

The Roseburg Community Development Department is now accepting applications for spring 2024 tourism grants. A City release said successful applicants may win grants of up to $7,500 or even more to help draw visitors to Roseburg and surrounding areas. The department and the Roseburg Economic Development Commission will take applications for the grants until 5:00 p.m. on July 5th.

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Roseburg Public Library invites the public to local author Katherine Visher Newman’s book reading and signing at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1. Newman will share and sell copies of her recently published book, “Ripples of Grace: The Journal of Grace Visscher,” a novel based on the only record of the founding of Holland, Michigan, from a woman’s perspective. Visscher, Newman’s great-great-great grandmother, was born in 1820 in the Netherlands, then immigrated to the United States with her church. Together, they built a city of religious tolerance, higher learning and prosperity.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week in which it falls, National Police Week. Across the United States, ceremonies are held to remember those serving in law enforcement who died in service to...

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Douglas County Board of Commissioners and staff at the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History announced they are extending hours of operation at the Douglas County Museum to now be open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting...

Oregon’s youngest learners are the big winners with this month’s statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. A City of Roseburg release said the Imagination Library is a book-gifting program that mails one free high-quality, age-appropriate book to registered children from birth to age five every month.

Presidential Primary ballots are coming in slowly in Douglas County. County Clerk Daniel Loomis said 8.05 percent, or 7,207 ballots have come in as of late Friday. That lags 3.89 percent behind the participation rate for the same point in the 2020 Primary Election. Loomis said registered voters who have...

Ballots are coming in slowly for the 2024 May Presidential Primary Election in Douglas County. Douglas County Clerk Daniel Loomis said 3.52 percent, or 3,152 ballots have been received in the county as of late Thursday. Loomis said that lags 6.61 percent behind the participation rate for the same point in the 2020 Primary.

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...

Jesse Jackson stands proudly, flute in hand, on several hundred acres of forest near Roseburg that the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians fought to get back from the federal government in 2016 after more than 160 years of private and federal management and decades of heavy logging.

The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Oregon. Local transportation authorities have announced ongoing road maintenance operations on Umpqua Highway in Douglas County, OR. Motorists are advised to prepare for potential slowdowns and are urged to move over for worker safety. The impact of these operations is an estimated delay of under 20 minutes. Drivers in the area should plan for this delay and exercise caution when traveling through the maintenance zone.

Branch Closures Leave Oregonians With Fewer Banking Options. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency releases a report on bank branch closures each week, and unfortunately, Oregon has been hard hit by these closures.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress participated in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremony on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Douglas County Courthouse.