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Moon Hanging with Susan Rice (Comedian) @ Elements Lounge-Seven Feathers Casino Resort
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Best Country 103️ December 20, 2025

Moon Hanging with Susan Rice (Comedian) @ Elements Lounge-Seven Feathers Casino Resort

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Brooke Communications and Rogue Credit Union are teaming up to show some love to our educators! Nominate your favorite teacher by clicking the link or swing by The News-Review at 345 NE Winchester St. to drop off your nomination letter. Let’s spread the joy and give our teachers the shoutout and appreciation they deserve! 🥳 https://541radio.com/teacher-of-the-month/
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Best Country 103️ December 20, 2025

Brooke Communications and Rogue Credit Union are teaming up to show some love to our educators! Nominate your favorite teacher by clicking the link or swing by The News-Review at 345 NE Winchester St. to drop off your nomination letter. Let’s spread the joy and give our teachers the shoutout and appreciation they deserve! 🥳 https://541radio.com/teacher-of-the-month/

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A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a wish for Wish Upon A Star! 🙏❤️ And an even bigger shoutout to Rogue Credit Union , Brooke Communications, and all the amazing businesses and wonderful people working behind the scenes – you truly make these wishes come true for families in our community. Your generosity and heart mean the world! ✨ #WishUponAStar #CommunityMagic #ThankYou
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Best Country 103️ December 19, 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a wish for Wish Upon A Star! 🙏❤️ And an even bigger shoutout to Rogue Credit Union , Brooke Communications, and all the amazing businesses and wonderful people working behind the scenes – you truly make these wishes come true for families in our community. Your generosity and heart mean the world! ✨ #WishUponAStar #CommunityMagic #ThankYou

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Best Country 103️ December 19, 2025

We are happy to announce that LAURA is our NINTH Wish Upon A Star recipient of 2025! Her lifetime of selflessness—from caring for the elderly to supporting our veterans—moved us deeply, especially as she and her husband navigate their own health battles. If you missed her emotional story on the radio this morning, you can catch all the details right here! A massive, heartfelt thank you to the local businesses and heroes who rallied together to make this wish come true: * Walts towing (Purchased Gas Card) * Rogue Credit Union and Brooke Communications (Donated generous gifts for the family) * Rogue Credit Union and Brooke Communications (Donated VISA GIFT CARDS toward Tune Up/Oil/Tires & Gifts for Grandkids) * Rogue Credit Union for proudly sponsoring Wish Upon a Star This is what community is all about—thank you for helping us give this devoted couple the blessing and merry Christmas they so deeply deserve!

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Best Country 103️ December 19, 2025

We are happy to announce that MADISON is our EIGHTH Wish Upon A Star recipient of 2025! Her incredible strength while navigating her infant daughter's medical journey and her own health struggles moved us deeply, and if you missed her emotional story on the radio this morning, you can catch all the details right here! A massive, heartfelt thank you to the local businesses and heroes who rallied together to make this wish come true: * Jacob Gilman Homes (Purchasing a B&D Meats Package to help keep the family fed) * Jacob Gilman Homes (Purchasing generous gifts for the family) * Rogue Credit Union and Brooke Communications (Donating generous gifts for the family) * Rogue Credit Union for proudly sponsoring Wish Upon a Star This is what community is all about—thank you for helping us grant another life-changing wish and ensuring this family has the calm, joyful holiday they’ve been dreaming of!

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Get ready to laugh your boots off every morning! Seven Feathers Casino Resort’s Elements Lounge + Best Country 103 are serving up the funniest stand-up comedians straight to your commute on the 9-OH-5 Funny with Moon & Grubes! We’re rolling out gut-busting clips from your all-time favorite comics… plus fresh faces that’ll have you cracking up and hitting rewind! Catch the hilarity weekdays—brought to you by the premier spot for live comedy in Southern Oregon: Elements Lounge at Seven Feathers Casino Resort! #905Funny #ElementsLounge #SevenFeathersCasino #StandUpComedy #MoonAndGrubes #BestCountry103
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Best Country 103️ December 19, 2025

Get ready to laugh your boots off every morning! Seven Feathers Casino Resort’s Elements Lounge + Best Country 103 are serving up the funniest stand-up comedians straight to your commute on the 9-OH-5 Funny with Moon & Grubes! We’re rolling out gut-busting clips from your all-time favorite comics… plus fresh faces that’ll have you cracking up and hitting rewind! Catch the hilarity weekdays—brought to you by the premier spot for live comedy in Southern Oregon: Elements Lounge at Seven Feathers Casino Resort! #905Funny #ElementsLounge #SevenFeathersCasino #StandUpComedy #MoonAndGrubes #BestCountry103

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What happens when a Wildlife Safari Tiger runs out of treats!? Check this out!
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Best Country 103️ December 19, 2025

What happens when a Wildlife Safari Tiger runs out of treats!? Check this out!

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Some photos from our trip to Wildlife Safari yesterday. Be sure to head out to Wildlife Safari for the remaining dates of the Wildlights and book yourself time with the Holly Jolly Giants both happening December 19-21 and 26-28th. Also Wildlife Safari is now on DoorDash for your favorite wild eats and treats delivered to your door including fresh Cotton Candy year round!!!
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Best Country 103️ December 19, 2025

Some photos from our trip to Wildlife Safari yesterday. Be sure to head out to Wildlife Safari for the remaining dates of the Wildlights and book yourself time with the Holly Jolly Giants both happening December 19-21 and 26-28th. Also Wildlife Safari is now on DoorDash for your favorite wild eats and treats delivered to your door including fresh Cotton Candy year round!!!

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Yesterday Moon got to be a part of a Wildlife Safari Tiger Feeding encounter and these are just some of the great clips and information provided by the amazing staff that takes care of these amazing animals. Thank you to Wildlife Safari for inviting Best Country 103 out for such an awesome experience. Book your encounter or feeding with Wildlife Safari for a truly amazing experience here in Douglas County.
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Best Country 103️ December 19, 2025

Yesterday Moon got to be a part of a Wildlife Safari Tiger Feeding encounter and these are just some of the great clips and information provided by the amazing staff that takes care of these amazing animals. Thank you to Wildlife Safari for inviting Best Country 103 out for such an awesome experience. Book your encounter or feeding with Wildlife Safari for a truly amazing experience here in Douglas County.

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Cravin' that classic 90's country twang—like "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks or "Neon Moon" by Brooks & Dunn? Dust off them cowboy boots, shoot us a DM with your request, and we'll holler at Kenny to crank it up loud on the airwaves—yeehaw, partner, let's two-step through the noon hour!!! 90's At Noon brought to you by Cousins’ Door Systems. https://bestcountryfm.com/90s-noon/
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Best Country 103️ December 18, 2025

Cravin' that classic 90's country twang—like "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks or "Neon Moon" by Brooks & Dunn? Dust off them cowboy boots, shoot us a DM with your request, and we'll holler at Kenny to crank it up loud on the airwaves—yeehaw, partner, let's two-step through the noon hour!!! 90's At Noon brought to you by Cousins’ Door Systems. https://bestcountryfm.com/90s-noon/

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On Dec. 10, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development division (USDARD) unveiled that it is disbursing $532,000 to seven rural organizations across the state to boost Oregon agriculture. Among them, one Douglas County organization took home nearly half of those funds for its next major project. The organization in question is the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, which netted $250,000 to fund a feasibility study, business plan and design for a new meat processing facility. According to Cow Creek Tribe Communications and Marketing Director Lindsay Campman, there are currently no plans to construct a facility. Instead, the funding will help the Tribe explore what kind of impact a processing facility would have on local industry. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

On Dec. 10, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development division (USDARD) unveiled that...

When the governor’s office announced on Dec. 9 that it would appoint Cadence Whiteley as Douglas County’s new circuit court judge, it signaled the second consecutive judge to come from the Roseburg law firm Dole, Coalwell. In 2022, Judge Robert Johnson was elected while an attorney with Dole, Coalwell. That race in Douglas County was for a vacant position, without an incumbent, as Douglas County’s fifth judge. Just three years later, Johnson testified in front of the Oregon State Legislature on Douglas County’s need for a sixth judge. Senate Bill 95 selected Douglas County’s 16th Judicial District as one of four districts statewide to receive an additional jurist position. Jeff Mornarich, a senior partner at Dole, Coalwell, wrote back to The News-Review about Whiteley’s selection. “I’m very happy the governor appointed Cadence to the judicial opening,” he wrote. “Cadence is a very good attorney and a hard worker and I believe she will make an excellent judge.” For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

When the governor’s office announced on Dec. 9 that it would appoint Cadence Whiteley as...

As Anne Silva filled boxes with gifts for children, a smile spread across her face, she reflected on why she's done so much with The Salvation Army (TSA) for the past eight years, waking up early every day to get the work done in time for Christmas. "It's just a blessing to do this," Silva said. "We're committed to this ... I used to say we need a cot in the back room, because we're back here every morning." Silva is one of many volunteers assisting The Salvation Army Roseburg Corps for its Angel Tree program, an annual holiday charity event where locals donate food, clothing, toys, blankets, tools and more for families in need. According to the Roseburg Corps website, the program typically provides for over 140 children a year. TSA Family Service and Program Assistant Katrina Basso said the community has been especially generous this year, with initial signups completed by mid-November. By the end of the holiday season, 200 families are expected to receive food this year, with 458 children receiving toys through the program. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

As Anne Silva filled boxes with gifts for children, a smile spread across her face,...

WINSTON — Two African lionesses will be joining the pride at Wildlife Safari, bringing the total number of lions at the Winston park to six. Thabisa and Lindelani are 9-year-old sisters and join their new pride from Riverbanks Zoo in South Carolina. Wildlife Safari was able to acquire the new lionesses through the Species Survival Plan (SSP). “The girls have settled in quickly,” said Sarah Huse, carnivore supervisor at Wildlife Safari. “They love watching the free-roaming animals in our North Africa section and observing cars as they pass through the drive-thru. They’re already participating in daily training sessions with their keepers, which is exciting to see.” For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

WINSTON — Two African lionesses will be joining the pride at Wildlife Safari, bringing the...

Seventeen Douglas County foodbanks got a helping hand Thursday from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, which handed out $2,000 to each one to help ensure families don’t go hungry during this holiday season, and beyond. As the demand for food assistance increases during the holidays, the donations will directly support local families facing food insecurity throughout Douglas County, Tribe Chairman Carla Keene said. "The holidays should be a time of comfort and togetherness, but for too many families in our community, this season brings added stress about putting food on the table," she said. "We're committed to supporting our neighbors and ensuring that every family in Douglas County has access to the support they need. These food banks are lifelines for our community, and we're honored to support their work." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Seventeen Douglas County foodbanks got a helping hand Thursday from the Cow Creek Band of...

It's been rainy and windy in Roseburg, and according to forecasts, it's not over yet. For Roseburg residents worried about flooding from current weather, Roseburg Public Works Department and Roseburg Parks and Recreation staff placed sandbags and sand for use by city residents. The sand and bags are available 24/7 at the Roseburg Parks Maintenance Shop, located at 1802 NW Stewart Park Drive in Roseburg. According to the press release, this is near the Stewart Park train. Residents within Roseburg city limits are welcome to bring their own shovels, and must fill and transport the sandbags themselves. The sandbag materials are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis for residents working to protect themselves against flooding. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

It's been rainy and windy in Roseburg, and according to forecasts, it's not over yet....

When Lee Purcell received a letter asking if he wanted to voluntarily agree to the annexation of his property to the Calapooia Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD), he couldn't shake the feeling he was being coerced into doing so. On Wednesday, he presented his stance to the Douglas County Board of Commissioners during a public hearing concerning the annexation of 33 total properties to the CRFPD that are adjacent to the department's district boundaries. "I was intimidated into signing that first letter ... that's the way I felt about it," Purcell said. "They coerced us into signing a letter with a promise of protection and then tried to convince us that it was our idea in the first place. It was not." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

When Lee Purcell received a letter asking if he wanted to voluntarily agree to the...

Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Bronson Pickett, of Canyonville, is waiting on a transplant, and for two court cases to conclude. He's hoping they occur in the correct order, and that he lives to see them through. Pickett's family has deep roots in Douglas County, as evidenced by the Pickett Butte Lookout in the Umpqua National Forest, and the namesake road that leads to what has become a tourist attraction. However, it was in neighboring Jackson County that Pickett's problems worsened. After a serious traffic accident in 2023, Pickett ended up in the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. There, he became one of the alleged victims of a hospital nurse. Dani Marie Schofield, 37, of Eagle Point, is under indictment in Jackson County Circuit Court for 44 counts of suspected second-degree assault. That's one count per alleged victim, including Pickett. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

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For years, CCD Business Development Corporation has operated the Technical Assistance Program, providing professional advice and support to small businesses in Douglas County. Now, CCD is finding itself on the receiving end of support. On Dec. 10., the United States Department of Agriculture announced it is investing in seven projects to help support small business and agricultural efforts in rural Oregon. Among those investments was $35,000 in grant funding to CCD. According to CCD Deputy Director Lehi Dowell, the funds are going towards the organization's Technical Assistance Program, which provides hands-on guidance and business advice to small businesses in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties. Services provided through the Technical Assistance Program include networking, business plan development, financial analysis, loan application, legal consultation and bookkeeping assistance. According to Dowell, the program has delivered 12,494 hours of assistance to 588 organizations since its 2021 launch. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

For years, CCD Business Development Corporation has operated the Technical Assistance Program, providing professional advice...

The sounds of young voices singing Christmas carols brought people out of their rooms and into the foyer of Riverview Terrace on Wednesday morning. Fullerton IV Elementary School brought fifth grade students, under the direction of teacher Angelee Kenyon, to Riverview Terrace to celebrate the holiday season and show off their caroling skills. Fullerton IV fifth grade students sing Christmas carols to residents and staff at Riverview Terrace on Wednesday in Roseburg. The fifth graders sang traditional Christmas songs including "Jingle Bell Rock," "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and every single verse of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Residents sat below the balcony where the students stood, listening and nodding along as the youthful voices filled the room. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The sounds of young voices singing Christmas carols brought people out of their rooms and...

What have you done for the community lately? Gordon Carnahan collected money to help children pay for music instruments and lessons. Zach Schwab collected clothes, games and other items for a local shelter. ADVERTISING Adam Collins raised money to buy board games, basketballs and a goal for jail inmates. Isaac Simanovicki helped buy art supplies for needy children. Tanaya Hulsey raised money to support a substance abuse treatment program. Jason Roper collected reading glasses for jail inmates. Meet the graduates of the 111th graduating class of the H.O.P.E. Drug Court program, who were honored at a ceremony Tuesday night. Each of them not only managed to turn their lives around, but created unique programs along the way that served to lift people up. For More Information Please visit www.nrtoday.com

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Gordon Carnahan collected money to help children...

Oregon's new firearms law went into effect in late September without much fanfare. One section of the bill was the subject of spirited debate in the legislature, but has had little impact on Douglas County. The law is Oregon Senate Bill 243 (SB 243) from Oregon's 2025 regular legislative session. Within that bill, Section Three addressed "public area restrictions," which dealt with policies and procedures for public entities to make their own decisions on firearm possession inside their buildings. In both the house and senate, that section of the bill seemed to generate more disagreement in public hearings than did the other sections. Proponents of the bill pointed to the ability of local government to decide. Some opponents, meanwhile, suggested that the various sections of the law should have been separate bills, as even some firearms advocates may have agreed with other sections, such as those regulating bump stocks and rapid-fire triggers. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Oregon's new firearms law went into effect in late September without much fanfare. One section...

If there were any doubts about Bill Nelson's love for Southwestern cuisine, one look at the side of his food truck — featuring a smiling chili pepper caricature of himself waving a New Mexico state flag — would immediately dispel them. The truck is Hatch Chiles NW, which recently moved next to 1465 SE Stephens St. in Roseburg for its new permanent location. In years prior, the truck functioned as a mobile pop-up, traveling between Southern Oregon and the greater Portland area. But no matter where the business goes, one ingredient always reigns supreme: Hatch chiles. The mildly spicy chili pepper that is exceedingly popular among New Mexicans is present in every item on the menu, from tacos and burritos to quesadillas and nachos For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

If there were any doubts about Bill Nelson's love for Southwestern cuisine, one look at...