October 13, 2025 3:05 a.m.  

Covering coastal Douglas County:

Reedsport’s mayor and a business in the city received Excellence on Main awards during the annual Main Street conference held last week in Albany.

A release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Oregon Main Street, is part of Oregon Heritage, which is a program of OPRD.

Created in 2010, the annual Excellence on Main awards honor outstanding accomplishments, activities and people making a difference in historic downtowns across the state. A total of 11 projects, activities and people were recognized with awards.

Reedsport Mayor Linda McCollum was honored as a Standout Volunteer for her above and beyond contributions to her community.

Highwater Café’ and Market and Highwater Offices were given an Economic Vitality award.

More information about Oregon Main Street is linked at: www.oregonmainstreet.org.