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Please join us in congratulating Cayla Breding of Fremont Middle School as our Teacher of the Month for October!Sponsored by Rogue Credit Union, this recognition celebrates educators who go above and beyond every day. Great teachers don’t just teach… they inspire, support, and shape the future of our community.Thank you, Cayla, for the difference you make for your students and for Douglas County!Know a teacher who deserves the recognition? Nominate them at 541Radio's website or drop off your nomination at 345 NE Winchester Ave, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.#TeacherOfTheMonth #FremontMiddleSchool #RogueCreditUnion #541Radio

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Thank you so much to Wildlife Safari for bringing Harlem the Pigeon in today and telling us all about him and the upcoming events at Wildlife Safari. It's always a wild time when they stop by the studios.Be sure to head out to some of the upcoming events at Wildlife Safari:- Turkey Trot on November 26 - Wildlights December 11-13 8 -20 and 26 -27 - Holly Jolly Giants December 12-13 19-20 and 26 -27

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We get an extra hour this weekend, but what if you could spend it reliving an hour from your past? You can go back to any moment in your life. Where are you going, who are you with, and why?

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Any good spider stories you care to share?

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🍂 October is winding down, November is right around the corner, and hunting season is in full swing! As the leaves turn and that crisp late-fall weather settles in, there’s no better time to be outdoors. 🦌🍁⏰ LAST CALL TO ENTER! October is almost over, which means voting for our "Share Your Shot" Photo Contest will begin soon! Don’t wait until it’s too late, get those deer season photos submitted now so you’re ready when the community starts casting their votes!🙌 A HUGE thank you to our incredible local sponsors who are making this year’s prize package huge: 🎯 Grand Prize: A BRAND-NEW RIFLE courtesy of Waldron's Outdoor Sports! 🦌 OHA Package: 2 Annual Memberships + Banquet Tickets thanks to the Oregon Hunters Association! 🛞 Ride Ready: A Tire Certificate from Big O Tires to keep your truck rolling strong all season long!📍 2 EASY WAYS TO ENTER BEFORE VOTING STARTS: 1️⃣ Online: Upload your best harvest or outdoor photo at 541Radio's website 2️⃣ In Person: Drop off physical prints directly at Waldron's Outdoor Sports (450 NE Stephens St, Roseburg)Tag your hunting buddies, get your entries in today, and good luck! 📸👇#ShareYourShot #OctoberToNovember #OregonHunting #DeerSeason #Roseburg #WaldronsOutdoorSports #OregonHuntersAssociation #BigOTires #TheScore #BestCountry103

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It's time to tell us who should Headline the Super Bowl Halftime Give us your pic below. BTW, NFL is going with JAY-Z...

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Mignola Farms on Roberts Creek Road carries a huge selection of landscaping supplies, but you’ll have to shop elsewhere for garden soil and compost—they only carry bark mulch and decorative rock! 🏡🌾Is this a Fact… or just a load of Fertilizer? 🤔💭💡 Think you know the answer? Drop your guess over at 541Radio's website! One lucky winner drawn from the correct entries every Monday wins a $30 gift certificate to Mignola Farms, perfect for stocking up on seasonal plants, fresh mulch, compost, and everything you need to prep your yard for autumn! 🍂🌱Get those guesses in, support local, and keep it locked to Best Country 103! 📻✨

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Every weekday at Noon, Kenny’s cruising through the biggest Country hits of the 90s, digging up some Roadhouse favorites, fan requests, and a few surprises from his hidden stash of tunes from decades past!Want to hear your favorite? Swing by our 541Radio website and send in your request.And... this musical road trip is proudly driven by Roseburg Honda treating you like family, because around here… they ARE family!The 90s… and then some with Kenny Sherman, weekdays at Noon on Best Country 103!

Barnyard Brain Teaser Time! 🐓🚜Think you know your local Douglas County Farmer's Co-op inside and out? It’s time to test your farm & garden knowledge with this week's Barnyard Brain Teaser on Best Country 103! 🌾This Week’s Question:Which item would you be LEAST likely to find at the Co-op?A. Seed-starting trays B. Garden fertilizer C. Canning jars D. A kitchen refrigeratorHow to Enter & Win:1. Head over to 541radio's website 📲 2. Submit your answer! 3. You could win a $50 Gift Card to Douglas County Farmers Co-op! 🛒Winners are drawn every Friday, so don't wait, get your answer in today!#DouglasCountyFarmersCoop #BestCountry103 #BarnyardBrainTeaser #ShopLocal #RoseburgOR #Giveaway #DouglasCounty

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With Halloween coming up this weekend, Any good GHOST Stories you'd like to share?

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Cooter Died?

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It's the final week of the Oregon high school football regular season. Joey Keeran and Gloria Coleman have a preview of what's on the line for Douglas County teams this week.

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Please join us in congratulating Cayla Breding of Fremont Middle School as our Teacher of the Month for October!

Sponsored by Rogue Credit Union, this recognition celebrates educators who go above and beyond every day. Great teachers don’t just teach… they inspire, support, and shape the future of our community.

Thank you, Cayla, for the difference you make for your students and for Douglas County!

Know a teacher who deserves the recognition? Nominate them at 541Radio's website or drop off your nomination at 345 NE Winchester Ave, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

#TeacherOfTheMonth #FremontMiddleSchool #RogueCreditUnion #541Radio
Ray’s Food Place and Shop Smart are inviting shoppers to help fight hunger close to home through the Stuff the Truck program.

A C&K Markets release said the companywide food drive is underway through Dec. 24 at all locations. This year’s goal is to collect more than 6,500 pre-packaged bags of food for local food banks in Oregon and northern California.

Each bag costs $25 and contains approximately $36 worth of food, including stuffing, cranberry sauce, chicken broth, cooking oil, pasta, canned vegetables, evaporated milk, macaroni and cheese, and instant potatoes. All food donations stay in the local community, with each store partnering with a local food bank or community organization.

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Organizers say downtown Roseburg will become a walkable tasting tour of Douglas County Friday, Oct. 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. when Umpqua Valley Farm to School, Thrive Umpqua and ReDiscover Downtown present the first-ever Taste of the Umpqua.

The free event is part of ReDiscover Downtown’s Fifth Friday celebration.

A release said attendees can visit the Taste of the Umpqua stations at designated host businesses to enjoy complimentary bites and sips from local chefs, restaurants, wineries, and food producers. Every tasting features ingredients grown, raised, caught, or created in Douglas County. Participating chefs received a credit to buy local ingredients through the Umpqua Grown Food Hub, so each bite also supports local farms.

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This week, Oregon state agencies announced that $6.4 million in grants funding will go to institutions across the state for supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Among them are two in Douglas County who were cumulatively awarded over $300,000.

According to the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), both the Douglas Education Service District (ESD) and North Douglas School District, who received $176,964 and $124,988 respectively.

According to joint release from ODE and the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries, the funding comes from the Oregon Department of Education's CTE Revitalization Grant Program.

Originally appropriated in the state's 2025 legislative session, the grants were awarded to 51 high schools, education service districts and consortia across Oregon. The program aims to support curriculum preparing students for fields such as health care, manufacturing, construction, engineering and hospitality.

"By ensuring equitable access to CTE across Oregon, we can give more students–especially those historically excluded from such opportunities–a chance to step into stable, meaningful work that supports their long-term futures," Oregon Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson said.

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Over 36% of local ballots have been turned in for the 2026 Douglas County November General Election, as of Thursday evening.

County Clerk Daniel Loomis said 32,513 ballots have been received. Loomis said that is 1.74 percentage points ahead of the participation rate at the same point in the 2022 local November General Election.

Election Day is next Tuesday, November 3rd. Ballots must be received by an official drop site or postmarked no later than 8:00 p.m. that day. Voters mailing their ballot on or near Election Day should ask the postal clerk to apply a hand-cancellation stamp to their return envelope. A ballot post marked after November 3rd will not be counted. Voters are encouraged to use any of the 17 official ballot drop sites in Douglas County.

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On Wednesday, The Douglas County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation at the Weekly Business Meeting calling upon all citizens of Douglas County to celebrate and honor Veterans Day, Military Families Appreciation Month and our 71st Annual Douglas County Veterans Day Parade.

Commissioner Chris Boice presented the proclamation, on behalf of the Board and acknowledged that, “The freedoms we enjoy as Americans have come at an immeasurable cost, borne by those who have served and continue to serve in defense of our nation, our Constitution, and the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

Commissioner Boice presented proclamation certificates to U.S. Military Veterans, Veteran Service and Support Groups, Military Family Members and the Douglas County Veterans Day Parade Committee.

The 71st Annual Douglas County Veterans Day Parade is scheduled to take place in downtown Roseburg on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am.

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners are conducting the lighting of the 43rd Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree on Sunday, Nov. 29, at 6:00 p.m. on the front lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse.

A county release said this year’s celebration will honor America’s 250th anniversary of independence and freedom, bringing together patriotic fanfare, cherished holiday traditions, and the community spirit that makes this annual event so special.

The evening’s festivities include a family-oriented program with patriotic and holiday music presented by the Hucrest Community Choir, under the direction of Colin Hurowitz; the reading of Christmas in America story; tree lighting; and a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus.

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Avista natural gas customers may see bills increase starting Oct. 31, 2026 as the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) approved an annual purchased gas adjustment filed by the utility company.

Bill impacts will vary based on energy use and customer type. For a typical residential customer using 45 therms per month, their monthly bill would see a roughly 8.5 percent increase, or about $5.83.

According to OPUC, the 2026 adjustment filing includes accounting adjustments and expiring prior-year amortizations, as well as updates to the public purpose charge and same-time coincident rate adjustments. Overall revenue change is partly to offset lower customer use during an unusually warm winter last year.

Avista currently serves around 106,500 customers in southwest and northeast Oregon, including in Douglas County. OPUC Chair Letha Tawney said customer rates reflect the cost of delivering service.

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ROSEBURG – Families filled the parking lot at Fir Grove Elementary on Friday evening for a trunk-or-treat event at the Roseburg school. More than fifteen decorated vehicles lined the lot for the 6 p.m. event, with families transforming trunks and truck beds into Halloween displays. Children made their way from vehicle to vehicle collecting treats, playing games, and checking out the different themes. The event drew a large turnout of students, families, and community members, giving children an early opportunity to celebrate Halloween in a familiar setting.

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The Roseburg High School volleyball team said the goal Wednesday was to show that there is a strong team behind this winning season.

"That was, I think, a really big win for us," Roseburg sophomore Julia Johnson said. "That was really good, especially coming from last year and not qualifying the playoffs. That really shows that like Roseburg volleyball is important, and that people should come out and support."

The four-set win over No. 21 Lakeridge in Round 1 of the OSAA Class 6A state volleyball playoffs helped them show that this season is different than last year and uphold the new reputation in front of the home crowd.

"We've never had this reputation before going into playoffs and going into state, so we want to come back for the season that we had before and know that we've had the best one here," Roseburg senior Harlee Agee said.

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The Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce will welcome nationally recognized economist Dr. Christopher Thornberg, founding partner of Beacon Economics, to Seven Feathers Casino Resort on Tuesday, Nov. 17, for its Economic Forecast.

A chamber release said the event will bring together business owners, employers, elected officials, and community leaders from throughout Douglas County for a candid, data-driven examination of the economic forces shaping the region's future.

Thornberg, a former senior economist with UCLA's Anderson Forecast, is widely recognized for predicting the collapse of the subprime mortgage market ahead of the Great Recession. Known for challenging conventional economic narratives, he encourages audiences to look beyond headlines and examine what the data reveals.

“Douglas County has tremendous potential, but potential alone doesn't create economic growth,” Chamber President & CEO Kira Zavala said. “We cannot expect different outcomes if we continue having the same conversations, with the same people, about the same ideas. We must be willing to welcome outside perspectives, challenge our assumptions, and listen to ideas that make us uncomfortable. Douglas County cannot build its future by simply repeating its past.”

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TRI CITY — The Umpqua Valley Christian School volleyball team swept through the Skyline League District playoffs to win the championship with a final four-set win over Elkton on Saturday at the neutral South Umpqua High School gym.

“That was our goal all season,” senior Meagan Hellethal said. “We got our league championship goal and then moving onto the next one was district championship and we got that and are now district champions, so it feels pretty good.”

The Monarchs end Skyline League play undefeated at 9-0, and 15-6 overall so far in the season. The team just came together throughout the season, Hellethal said.

“We just really came together, none of us played with each other before this, but we really meshed throughout the season, Hellenthal said. “All the girls are so great, so easy to get along with and each of us really played our roles, played our positions and we did our jobs and it turned out in our favor.”

In that final championship game, Hellenthal said the team brought the energy and wanted to go out on the court to play their best volleyball. She said they played for each other as well as themselves and celebrated loudly with each other.

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Nearly 33% of registered voters have returned their ballot in the 2026 Douglas County November General Election, as of Wednesday evening.

County Clerk Daniel Loomis said 29,425 ballots have been received. Loomis said this is 1.76 percentage points ahead of the participation rate at the same point in the 2022 local November General Election.

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