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🎸 WISH THAT WAS ME... but instead, it could be YOU! 🍻 We are down to our FINAL PAIR of tickets to see Riley Green on his Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026 at Cascades Amphitheater on September 17! If you want to catch Riley, Randy Houser, Kashus Culpepper, and Hannah McFarland live, you better Get out the phone and listen up! Tune in to Moon & Grubes on Best Country 103 during the morning show, keep your ears open for the cue to call, and dial 541-440-9103! We'll be choosing our lucky winner on Tuesday, September 1st—so don't miss your last shot at a Ticket To Ride! 🤠🎶 #BestCountry103 #KRSB #RileyGreen #CowboyAsItGetsTour #MoonAndGrubes #TicketToRide #CountryMusic

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For those of you wondering what the heck this Invention was we were talking about this morning, we give you.... The Crotch Pot.

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Congratulations to our Matt Rife winner!!! More tickets to come!

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Get ready for Moon 'Til' Noon on Best Country 103 KRSB! Join Moon every day from 10:00 AM to Noon as he shares daily health tips to keep you feeling your best. This brand-new segment is proudly brought to you by Creekside Health & Wellness Center! Tune in and turn it up! 📻✨

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Here are today's 3 Roadhouse songs to add to the station. Which do you like and which ones should we play more? Moon's Pick: Blues Traveler - Roadhouse Blues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRM9RmuQKrA&list=RDIRM9RmuQKrA&start_radio=1 Da'Roadie's Pick: Whitey Morgan and the 78's - Me and the Whiskey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzGMnDpJ2-4&list=RDAzGMnDpJ2-4&start_radio=1 Grube's Pick: Bobby Bare - Detroit City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agSeYNx0V2k&list=RDagSeYNx0V2k&start_radio=1

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Congratulations to B-Dub for another successful ride this year!

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🏁 ENTER TO WIN: Experience the Thrill of the The Douglas County Dirtrack! 🏁 Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action, roaring engines, and a weekend of high-speed excitement! Best Country 103 and 1490 The Score have teamed up with the Douglas County Dirtrack to give you a chance to experience live local racing up close! We are giving away tickets to the races, and you could be one of our daily winners! 🎟️ GIVEAWAY DETAILS Giveaway Dates: 17th - 21st Where to Enter: Head over to 541RADIO.COM right now! Winners Chosen: Daily! Tickets are good for either the 21st or 22nd. 🏎️ THE RASE SCHEDULE: HPP NON-WING NATIONALS Night #1 – Friday, the 21st Featured Classes: Non-Wing Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods 5:00 PM: Drivers Meeting 6:00 PM: Hot Laps & Qualifying 7:00 PM: Racing Starts! Night #2 – Saturday, the 22nd Featured Classes: Non-Wing Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods 5:00 PM: Drivers Meeting 6:00 PM: Hot Laps & Qualifying 7:00 PM: Racing Starts! 🍔 WHAT TO EXPECT High-Octane Action: Feel the ground shake on the 3/10 mile dirt track as drivers battle it out for the checkered flag! Great Food: Grab a bite from the trackside concessions to fuel up for an incredible night of entertainment. Unbeatable Atmosphere: Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening under the lights in Roseburg! Don't wait! Head to 541RADIO.COM between the 17th and 21st to lock in your chance to win. Dust off your gear, get ready for race night, and let’s go racing! https://541radio.com/2026/08/10/dirt-track-contest-2/

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🚜 Barnyard Brain Teaser Giveaway on Best Country 103! 🤠 Think you know your local ag scene? Test your knowledge with this week’s Barnyard Brain Teaser, brought to you by the Douglas County Farmer's Co-op and Best Country 103! For more than a century, Douglas County Farmers Co-op has been a cornerstone of Southern Oregon agriculture. Founded in 1921 by local farmers as the Douglas County Farm Bureau Cooperative Exchange, it was created so producers could band together to buy supplies more affordably and support one another. Over the decades the Co-op has weathered the Great Depression, World War II, and even the 1959 Roseburg Blast that leveled its original building—yet it kept right on serving the community. Today, with stores in Roseburg and Winston (plus a bulk grain facility), the Co-op still lives by its motto: “Good people, good products, good advice.” Whether you’re raising cattle, horses, chickens, show livestock, or just a few backyard animals, the Co-op is stocked with quality feeds from Purina (including Honor Show Chow), LMF, Triple Crown, Land O’Lakes, Haystack, custom bulk mixes, and more. They’re a Purina Certified Expert Dealer and can even create custom grain blends to fit your animals’ exact needs. You could WIN a $50 gift card every Friday! 💳✨ This Week’s Question: Name one type of animal feed you can purchase at Douglas County Farmers Co-op: A) Purina Honor Show Chow B) Chicken layer pellets C) Custom mixed bulk grain for livestock D) All of the above 👉 Head over to 541Radio.com right now to submit your answer! https://541radio.com/2026/08/03/barnyard-brain-teaser/ Tune in on-air to Moon & Grubes in the Mornings to hear the winners announced every Friday! 📻🐓

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What do you think of this idea... Should you'd automatically get 10% off your purchase if you're using Self Check-out?

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Aaron Lewis merch Is going up! Come prepared! They take cash and card! Let’s enjoy a great show!!!

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On Tuesday, Matt Kowal announced his candidacy for the Ward 3 seat on the Roseburg City Council in the November 3rd general election.

Kowal said, “I am excited to run for Roseburg City Council and look forward to building strong relationships with everyone who helps our community thrive, including residents, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations”. Kowal said, “By bringing people together, we can and will make a meaningful difference”.

Kowal said his campaign will focus on collaboration, responsible decision-making and partnerships that strengthen Roseburg’s economic and social well-being.

Kowal is senior vice president and commercial team leader at Oregon Pacific Bank’s Roseburg branch. His campaign release said that with more than 25 years of banking experience, he has an extensive background in financial strategy, risk management and organizational leadership. Kowal said his work helping local businesses grow has given him insight into the opportunities and challenges facing Roseburg employers, families and entrepreneurs.

Kowal serves as chair of the Mercy Foundation Board of Directors, and on the boards of the Roseburg High School Foundation, Umpqua Economic Development Partnership, and Aviva Health.

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A bumper crop of grass hay in Douglas County is benefitting ranchers and livestock who have been severely impacted by wildfires in Southeastern Oregon’s Harney County.

A recent volunteer and donation effort resulted in an estimated 100 tons of grass hay being hauled over the Cascade Mountains to Burns where it was distributed to cattle, sheep and horses whose grazing grounds have been burned. Cases of bottled water and sacks of feed were also donated.

Money donations were accepted to help with fuel costs although some of the drivers turned down that offer, resulting in $3,400 being left in Burns to be used as needed.

“It’s pretty incredible what the people from Douglas County have done for us,” said Nicole Adamson, president of the Harney County Cattlewomen’s Association. “Our livestock just needed the food.”

Seven fires that started in late July and have burned through August in Harney County have destroyed hay stacks, barns, grazing grounds and cow camp cabins. It’s anticipated some cattle will be found dead and others severely injured by the fire and smoke.

Drew Fairbairn, an Umpqua area rancher, pitched the donation idea on Facebook and within a few days, the donations and transportation were organized for the trip east.

“I remember the Texas-Oklahoma fire a couple years ago and seeing a convoy to help those ranchers,” Fairbairn said. “There was nothing I could do then to help, but when these fires happened here, God tugged at my heart to respond.

“I had a good hay year and I know others did too so I put it out on Facebook and the whole community here came out of the woodwork to help,” he added. “Once the ball got rolling, there was lots of help.”

A total of about 50 ranches, businesses and individuals stepped up to support the Douglas County effort. Within a few days of the Facebook post, 17 truck-and-trailer rigs made the trip to Burns on Aug. 1.

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Umpqua Community College (UCC) is looking into a new way to curb Douglas County's shortage of childcare resources by potentially utilizing its former Woolley Center building, located off of West Harvard Avenue next to Fir Grove Park, for daycare services.

The idea took its next step forward in Monday's Roseburg City Council, when the council passed a motion to approve a text amendment to the city's municipal code during a first reading. It would allow daycare facilities to operate in Public Reserve (PR) zoned property. The former Woolley Center building stands on PR property.

UCC President and CEO Rachel Pokrandt said the idea for day care use came after the Woolley Center moved to downtown Roseburg, now located at 729 SE Jackson St., leaving the old building vacant and needing new use. She said the college identified the space as a potential location to increase childcare options.

"We also have a goal of helping the community create more childcare slots, and so we decided that could be a good location," Pokrandt said.

April 2025 saw some of the earliest steps in pursuing this goal when Douglas ESD's Care Connections and Education (CCR&R) provided consultation. According to CCR&R Director Heather Freilinger, this included a site visit, feasibility review and technical assistance.

Pokrandt said the plans for daycare use are in very early stages, but that the ordinance will open the door to the college for moving forward. What is known at this time is the college would look towards a local provider to enter the space.

"There's nothing set in stone yet, but this ordinance just gives us the opportunity to pursue making that space into childcare in the future," Pokrandt said. "It would be a childcare provider that is already active in the community who might want to take up that space and increase the opportunity for families to have childcare options."

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Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich first assumed the role in 1998. Now, after 28 years serving in it, he has announced he will not run for another term after the current one ends on December 31, 2026.

The news was initially broken to staff in an internal letter earlier today, then announced publicly in a press release. In that letter, Rich wrote he feels its time for him to step away from his work and pursue leisure as he approaches turning 71.

"I am at the point in my life where I want to play more, and work less. There are still places in this world that I would like to see and visit before I can't travel anymore. I will turn 71 years old when my current term ends. I feel this is the right time for me to step aside," Rich wrote in his letter.

Rich also thanked Roseburg citizens for being able to serve as mayor and said he liked the time he spent in the role.

"I really enjoyed being mayor. I had a lot of fun doing it. I met so many wonderful people in this town that I would have never known except for the simple fact that I was the mayor," Rich wrote. "Roseburg is truly blessed to have such wonderful people living here. I will be forever grateful to the citizens of Roseburg for giving me the opportunity to serve."

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The Douglas County Fair finished off a busy Wednesday-Saturday featuring entertainment, local youth agriculture competitions, displays and booths from local organizations and businesses, fair rides and food, and much more.

Singers Aaron Lewis, Tone Loc and Niko Moon brought tunes to the amphitheater for the full crowds. The Challenge of Champions Tour displayed high caliber bull riders from all around the Pacific Northwest. Rainier Amusements filled the midway with fun games and rides.

FFA and 4-H members from all around Douglas County displayed their swine, goats, cows, rabbits, chickens, static art, photos, drawings and other projects.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners said that this year's patriotic theme — Fair fun and freedom — recognizes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration in Independence, celebrating the "values of freedom, perseverance, hard work and community that continue to shape Douglas County."

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KLAMATH FALLS — Roseburg golfer Lana Silvestri finished the week strong after back-to-back major events in the OGA Junior Golf Championships. The soon-to-be junior at Roseburg High School placed first at the Klamath Basin Junior Championships Thursday at the Running Y Ranch Golf Resort.

Silvestri, a two-time state qualifier for the Roseburg Indians and a top 3 state placer as a freshman, finished with a six-stroke lead after shooting 1-under through the two round tourney. She had five birdies to finish 2-under (70) after the first round on Wednesday, but was 1-over (73) in her second round on Thursday.

Hannah Wendorf of Lake Oswego and Tess Wilson from Portland finished tied for second with a two-round score of 149 (+5).

Earlier in the week Silvestri had a tough two days at the Central Oregon Junior Championships at Eagle Crest Golf Resort in Redmond. She was 15-over for the tourney and finished tied for 9th. Wendorf won the event in a sudden death playoff.

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After thrill rides, carnival games and livestock shows, attendees of the Douglas County Fair on Thursday, Friday and Saturday were treated to one last attraction as the sun set over the fairgrounds: Live concerts.

This year's lineup began with country artist Aaron Lewis, followed by rapper Tone Loc and singer-songwriter Niko Moon, each of whom brought their own style and tone for the crowd.

No matter who performed, the crowd sang and danced, beers in hand, throughout three of the county's largest live performances of the year.

For attendee Jennifer Beer, bringing big shows to her neck of the woods is part of the appeal of the fair's nightly entertainment.

"I think it's a chance to have something different that we don't get on a daily basis," Beer said. "It's just nice to bring in bigger names that we get to see so we don't have to travel to Eugene or to the state fair."'

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Myrtle Creek's Millsite park was filled with color and music on Saturday as families celebrated the first ever Better With YOU Here Suicide Awareness Color Walk.

Held from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., the free event welcomed guests to don a white T-shirt and walk laps around the park, stopping at stations along the way to get doused in different shades of colored powder.

After turning shades of rainbow, guests were then invited to grab hot dogs, and participate in a raffle for baskets of goods donated by local businesses. Proceeds for the raffle went to the South Umpqua High School (SUHS) Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program.

For younger walkers, water slides, a coloring table and foam cannons were present for additional activities.

The idea for the event came from Riley Thomas, a graduate of SUHS who was inspired to raise awareness for suicide after a classmate took their own life. After  mentioning the idea to her church, she was put in contact with local organizations to make that wish a reality.

To kick off the run, Thomas shared some advice for anyone in the crowd who may be going through their own internal struggles.

"I know that I am not alone in this pain. I know that a lot of you are going through so much that none of use will know," Thomas said. "Look around you. Remember that no matter what, you have a community. You have a family and you are not alone. There is so much hope in this community. It is okay to lean on one another, and I know that they will be here to help and love and support you."

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On Tuesday evening, The City of Roseburg finally unveiled its six city manager candidates in an open house event, the first step in its interviewing process to hire an official for the position. 

The position was left vacant at the end of June when former City Manager Nikki Messenger retired after more than 30 years with the city. To fill the vacancy, Roseburg Police Department Chief Gary Klopfenstein was appointed as City Manager pro-tem.

During the open house, candidates connected with city staff and Roseburg residents. They were each given 10-minute slots to introduce themselves to the crowd, sharing details on their background, work mentality and goals.

"We want somebody who can relate to the council, can relate to citizens, can relate to staff (and) can stay focused on doing what's best and right for Roseburg," Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich said. "We need somebody who has the communication skills and desire to really shine and do their best."

Across the week, a series of candidate interviews will take place between three panels: One consisting of the Roseburg City Council, another made up of city staff and a third of community members put forth by the council.

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Smoky air and hot weather couldn't keep crowds away from the Douglas County Fair on its opening day as a steady stream of attendees spent their afternoon at the annual event.

Throughout the day, attendees made their way across the fairgrounds to compete in carnival games for prizes, snack on corn dogs and funnel cakes, watch live entertainment and take a spin on amusement park rides. 

It was a particularly special day for older adults as any attendee 65 years ad older was treated to free admission.

"We're doing really great at senior day today. We have a full crowd that's been through the gate all morning,"Douglas County Fairgrounds Complex Director Ciera Keith said. "It's a little warm, but there's plenty of places to cool off."

It was also a special day for 4-H and FFA students, who got the chance to compete with their horses, cattle, sheep, poultry swine and more by putting them on display and taking them out in shows.

For those students, the fair is more than just a fun day out, but a chance to demonstrate their talents and the hard work they've put into raising their animals. 4-H leader Elizabeth Banducci, who oversaw students in the beef cattle project, said the program provides youth with educational and social opportunities.

"It teaches them a lot of responsibility. We also try to teach them a lot about the financial aspect, like running a business," Banducci said. "They also build a lot of relationships with their animals too. They make great friendships."

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In just an afternoon, Roseburg went from vibrant summer blue to a film of hazy grey as smoky air blew in Monday. Similar conditions are expected across the week.

National Weather Service's (NWS) Medford forecast office meteorologist Charles Smith said northernly winds combined with fire activity across Oregon and Washington, such as the Castle Fire, are the cause of the smoky weather.

Currently, the NWS's Southern Oregon and Northern California Surface Smoke Forecast shows extended moderately smoky conditions across Wednesday and Thursday, particularly around the central area of the county.

Smith said there is a possibility a change in wind patterns could lead to clearer skies going into the weekend.

"There's some hope that things will improve towards the weekend. The wind is generally shifting more to westerly and that will push things farther east," Smith said. "It's possible. I'm not going to guarantee it."

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When Mitchell Lofstedt began wrestling in first grade, he couldn't expect the affect the sport would have on him in the long run.

"My dad was a two-time national champ for SOU (Southern Oregon University), so he knew a lot about wrestling," Lofstedt said. "He was pretty intense when it came to wrestling."

Brent Lofstedt taught the Lofstedt brothers, Mitchell and Trevor, how to wrestle, including teaching them the 'Lofstedt ride', a trick Brent coined during his years competing.

"It's this kind of move that is weird. People don't understand it, and so it's how we pin a lot of people on top," Lofstedt explained. The move helped both Lofstedts move up in the ranks, competing in the NAIA finals multiple times during their time at Southern Oregon University.

When Mitchell Lofstedt received the news that he was invited into the National Wrestling Coaches Association's 2026 NAIA Men's Wrestling Hall of Fame, he was surprised.

"I was surprised, I guess, being so young, I thought it was for old people, but I guess I'm getting older," Lofstedt said.

"It's cool to remember all of those years that we wrestled with the team."

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Music on the Half Shell will feature Jackie Venson on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. at Nichols Band Shell in Roseburg’s Stewart Park.

Forbes describes Venson as, “An Austin legend in the making” while Rolling Stone called her one of “Austin’s rising stars”. Her music is a fusion of blues, rock, R&B, and electronic beats anchored by mind-bending guitar solos. The show is concert seven of the eight concert summer series which will wrap up next week.

Attendees can put out blankets or chairs ahead of time. A number of food and beverage vendors will have meals for sale or concertgoers can bring their own dinner, along with wine or beer.

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Families laughing on carnival rides. Strummed chords blaring from amphitheater speakers. Blue ribbons pinned on livestock stalls. Stuffed animal prizes handed out to children. Absolutely gargantuan corndogs. All of the sights, sounds and sensations of a county fair come to the Umpqua this week with the return of the Douglas County Fair.

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Rogue Credit Union is expanding its support of Umpqua Community College’s efforts to create opportunities for students, families and residents throughout Douglas County through a new five-year partnership.

A UCC release said established on July 14th, the partnership will support UCC’s new track and field facility and further the college’s work to provide welcoming spaces where students and community members can learn, compete, connect and thrive. The track is now recognized as the UCC Track & Field Complex sponsored by Rogue Credit Union.

UCC President Dr. Rachel Pokrandt said, “Rogue Credit Union has been a valued partner to UCC and our students for many years”. Pokrandt said, “This expanded partnership reflects a shared investment in Douglas County. While the track will provide an outstanding venue for our student-athletes, its greatest impact will be felt across the community as a welcoming space for our programs, local events, recreation and opportunities that bring people together for years to come”. Pokrandt said, “We are grateful for Rogue’s continued commitment to youth, families and education”.

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A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday through 11:00 p.m. Wednesday for the Umpqua Valley.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Medford said high temperatures of 96 to 99 degrees are expected with lows around 60 to 65 degrees.

The Advisory area includes Roseburg, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Drain, Green, Sutherlin, Elkton, Umpqua and Winchester.

Forecasters told News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN that hot temperatures are expected through Friday, with some cooling forecast for the upcoming weekend. Highs are slated to be around ten degrees above normal for this time of year.

Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.

The mercury reached 80 degrees on Sunday at the Roseburg Regional Airport. 79 degrees was the high temperature on Saturday. Listen to News Radio 93-9 FM and 1240 KQEN and check www.541radio.com to stay connected with updated weather information.

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