September 25, 2018 10:50 a.m. The Oregon State University Extension Service will offer a class designed to introduce property owners to the basics of woodland stewardship. The “Backyard Woodlands” class will be held October 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sutherlin Community Center. A release from the Extension Service said the workshop…
September 25, 2018 10:25 a.m. The Roseburg City Council approved an exemption to the naming rights policy for the American Legion Baseball Commission’s turf fundraising project during Monday night’s meeting. Public Works Director Nikki Messenger told councilors that the legion baseball program, Roseburg High School, Umpqua Valley Christian School and Umpqua Community College are now…
September 25, 2018 10:00 a.m. Umpqua Transit is hosting a public meeting on Wednesday to share information about transit funding changes coming from the State of Oregon and how those changes could impact public transportation in Douglas County. Cheryl Cheas, Transit Manager for the agency said the meeting will run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00…
September 25, 2018 9:30 a.m. The Miles Fire burning northeast of Trail is now 82% contained. The latest fire update said the projected full containment date for the fire is now set for October 15th. Dry weather will prevail through next weekend with sunny and hot conditions expected this week. Highs in the fire area…
September 25, 2018 5:10 a.m. Ride sharing services Uber and Lyft are not ready to do business in Roseburg in spite of a recent ordinance that city staff thought would lead to the companies operating in the City. At Monday night’s Roseburg City Council meeting, City Recorder Amy Sowa, said both companies have indicated they…
September 25, 2018 4:30 a.m. The Roseburg Police Department is short several officers but Monday night Police Chief Gary Klopfenstein explained that getting a new officer on the job can be a lengthy process. Klopfenstein and Human Resources Director John VanWinkle talked to the Roseburg City Council about the issue. In response to previous questions…
