November 22, 2024 3:20 a.m.

County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress would like to remind citizens that most county government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday.

That includes offices at the courthouse, Justice Building, Courthouse Annex in Reedsport, transfer stations, fairgrounds, museum and all external government offices.

*Senior Services Bistro Sixty Dining Sites and Meals on Wheels programs will be closed. Senior Dining Sites will resume their dine-in service on Friday. Patrons needing meals for Thanksgiving Day are asked to call Senior Services at 440-3677 to request an extra meal during their dine-in service or Meals on Wheels delivery next Tuesday.

*The Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum in Winchester Bay will be open on Thursday for normal business hours.

*All county parks, campgrounds and boat ramps will continue to be open and accessible to the public on Thanksgiving Day.

*Salmon Harbor Marina docks, boat ramps, camping sites and the Winchester Bay RV Resort will be open and accessible as well.

Even though the Sheriff’s Office lobby entrance will be closed on Thanksgiving, deputies, 911 communications and other DCSO staff will continue to provide law enforcement protection and emergency assistance for residents. Those who have an emergency can call 911. To reach dispatch for a non-emergency, call 440-4471.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners and designated department officials will remain engaged and available to respond to any local emergencies, regardless of the holiday.

In addition, some county departments may have limited hours or be lightly staffed on Friday, November 29th.

For more information on county government, go to: https://douglascountyor.gov/