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🚨 TICKET TO RIDE TUESDAY is BACK next tomorrow on Best Country 103… and yes, it’s about to get personal 😂 Brought to you by Del Rey Café — the only place serving coffee strong enough to survive one of Matt Rife’s sets without crying. Next Tuesday we’re hooking somebody up with tickets to see the dangerously handsome, dangerously funny Comedian Matt Rife on his Stay Golden World Tour at the Moda Center in Portland. Look, this man’s mouth is a weapon. Don’t show up to that show without tickets and risk becoming the next viral roast victim in the front row. Trust me… you don’t want that smoke. So here’s the move: Tune in TOMORROW, listen for the cue, call 541-440-9103, and scream “I’m here to ride!” like your dignity depends on it. Then play the game of the day for your shot at a pair of tickets. Matt Rife doesn’t do boring… and neither do we. Stay Golden… or stay home looking at pictures of the show like Da'Roadie will have to... Your choice.🔥 #MattRife #StayGoldenWorldTour #TicketToRideTuesday #BestCountry103 #DelReyCafe
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Best Country 103️ April 27, 2026

🚨 TICKET TO RIDE TUESDAY is BACK next tomorrow on Best Country 103… and yes, it’s about to get personal 😂 Brought to you by Del Rey Café — the only place serving coffee strong enough to survive one of Matt Rife’s sets without crying. Next Tuesday we’re hooking somebody up with tickets to see the dangerously handsome, dangerously funny Comedian Matt Rife on his Stay Golden World Tour at the Moda Center in Portland. Look, this man’s mouth is a weapon. Don’t show up to that show without tickets and risk becoming the next viral roast victim in the front row. Trust me… you don’t want that smoke. So here’s the move: Tune in TOMORROW, listen for the cue, call 541-440-9103, and scream “I’m here to ride!” like your dignity depends on it. Then play the game of the day for your shot at a pair of tickets. Matt Rife doesn’t do boring… and neither do we. Stay Golden… or stay home looking at pictures of the show like Da'Roadie will have to... Your choice.🔥 #MattRife #StayGoldenWorldTour #TicketToRideTuesday #BestCountry103 #DelReyCafe

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🌟 Kick off those boots, grab your hat, and crank up the volume—it's 90s At Noon on Best Country 103, brought to you by the flavor masters at Delightful Kitchen right here in Roseburg, Oregon! 🌟 We're spinnin' straight-up 90s country deep cuts you may have forgotten about but still hit like a two-step on a Friday night: Rhett Akins' rowdy "Don't Get Me Started," Kevin Sharp's heartfelt "Nobody Knows," and The Tractors' bouncin' "Baby Likes to Rock It" and more! That raw rodeo-meets-honky-tonk energy is back in full swing—join us weekdays at high noon with Kenny Sherman crankin' the classics that take you straight back to the '90s. Wanna score big? Saddle up and head to https://541radio.com/2026/02/18/90s-at-noon/ right now—drop your must-play 90s country banger in the comments or on the site. If Kenny plays yours, you win a Delightful Kitchen gift certificate! Satisfy that craving with fresh, no-MSG Chinese favorites, fiery Thai dishes, and those irresistible Dim Sum bites—cooked with heart and packed with flavor that'll have your taste buds doin' the two-step! 🍜🔥🤠 Swing by 2521 W Harvard Ave in Roseburg for dine-in or takeout that'll have your whole crew hollerin' for more! Jump in now—make noon feel like a full-on 90s country rodeo with a side of pure Delightful Kitchen delight! What's your go-to 90s country jam? Drop it in the comments below! 👇🎸 #90sAtNoon #DelightfulKitchenRoseburg #90sCountry #RoseburgYeeHaw #541Radio #RoseburgOregon
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Best Country 103️ April 27, 2026

🌟 Kick off those boots, grab your hat, and crank up the volume—it's 90s At Noon on Best Country 103, brought to you by the flavor masters at Delightful Kitchen right here in Roseburg, Oregon! 🌟 We're spinnin' straight-up 90s country deep cuts you may have forgotten about but still hit like a two-step on a Friday night: Rhett Akins' rowdy "Don't Get Me Started," Kevin Sharp's heartfelt "Nobody Knows," and The Tractors' bouncin' "Baby Likes to Rock It" and more! That raw rodeo-meets-honky-tonk energy is back in full swing—join us weekdays at high noon with Kenny Sherman crankin' the classics that take you straight back to the '90s. Wanna score big? Saddle up and head to https://541radio.com/2026/02/18/90s-at-noon/ right now—drop your must-play 90s country banger in the comments or on the site. If Kenny plays yours, you win a Delightful Kitchen gift certificate! Satisfy that craving with fresh, no-MSG Chinese favorites, fiery Thai dishes, and those irresistible Dim Sum bites—cooked with heart and packed with flavor that'll have your taste buds doin' the two-step! 🍜🔥🤠 Swing by 2521 W Harvard Ave in Roseburg for dine-in or takeout that'll have your whole crew hollerin' for more! Jump in now—make noon feel like a full-on 90s country rodeo with a side of pure Delightful Kitchen delight! What's your go-to 90s country jam? Drop it in the comments below! 👇🎸 #90sAtNoon #DelightfulKitchenRoseburg #90sCountry #RoseburgYeeHaw #541Radio #RoseburgOregon

Kicking things off again every weekday at 7:08 with The Breakfast Nook on Best Country 103! Start your day the right way with hearty, fresh breakfast from your local favorite – The Breakfast Nook in Roseburg! They’re serving up: 🥓 Loaded Breakfast Burritos (steak, bacon, sausage… you name it!) 🍳 Tasty breakfast bowls 🥐 Stuffed croissants 🥯 English muffins ☕ Hot coffee & espresso drinks to get you going “We don’t serve fast food… we serve breakfast as fast as we can!” 😋 And now they’re making mornings even better by powering the 7:08 Brainbuster on Best Country 103! Every weekday at 7:08 AM, tune in to Moon & Grubes for the brain-teasing challenge. Be the first caller with the correct answer and you’ll win a FREE Breakfast Burrito of your choice from The Breakfast Nook! 🚀 Come pick up your prize at the station, then head over and treat yourself at: The Breakfast Nook 333 NE Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470 (Right by Mini Pet Mart. They will be at a new location starting May 1st!) Open Monday–Friday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Call or text to order: 541-310-8422 Who’s ready to win breakfast Monday morning and every weekday? Turn that dial to Best Country 103, get those brain cells firing, and let’s do this! 🔥 #BreakfastNook #RoseburgEats #DouglasCounty #BestCountry103 #708Brainbuster
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Best Country 103️ April 27, 2026

Kicking things off again every weekday at 7:08 with The Breakfast Nook on Best Country 103! Start your day the right way with hearty, fresh breakfast from your local favorite – The Breakfast Nook in Roseburg! They’re serving up: 🥓 Loaded Breakfast Burritos (steak, bacon, sausage… you name it!) 🍳 Tasty breakfast bowls 🥐 Stuffed croissants 🥯 English muffins ☕ Hot coffee & espresso drinks to get you going “We don’t serve fast food… we serve breakfast as fast as we can!” 😋 And now they’re making mornings even better by powering the 7:08 Brainbuster on Best Country 103! Every weekday at 7:08 AM, tune in to Moon & Grubes for the brain-teasing challenge. Be the first caller with the correct answer and you’ll win a FREE Breakfast Burrito of your choice from The Breakfast Nook! 🚀 Come pick up your prize at the station, then head over and treat yourself at: The Breakfast Nook 333 NE Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470 (Right by Mini Pet Mart. They will be at a new location starting May 1st!) Open Monday–Friday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Call or text to order: 541-310-8422 Who’s ready to win breakfast Monday morning and every weekday? Turn that dial to Best Country 103, get those brain cells firing, and let’s do this! 🔥 #BreakfastNook #RoseburgEats #DouglasCounty #BestCountry103 #708Brainbuster

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Coming up on Best Country 103 is the 7:08 Brainbuster!!! Listen for your chance to win a breakfast burrito of your choice from our friends at The Breakfast Nook !!! (Da’Roadie suggests the Steak burrito covered in sausage gravy topped with their signature Jalapeño salsa!!! Thanks to our listener Dan who got me hooked now!!!)
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Best Country 103️ April 24, 2026

Coming up on Best Country 103 is the 7:08 Brainbuster!!! Listen for your chance to win a breakfast burrito of your choice from our friends at The Breakfast Nook !!! (Da’Roadie suggests the Steak burrito covered in sausage gravy topped with their signature Jalapeño salsa!!! Thanks to our listener Dan who got me hooked now!!!)

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Best Country 103️ April 24, 2026

Question of the Day: What is the first Artist, Album or Song you remember purchasing yourself?

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Jason Aldean's new album Songs About Us drops tonight at Midnight!!! We know we had a lot of listeners trying to win tickets to see Jason Aldean on his Songs About Us Tour when it comes to Cascades Amphitheater on July 30th with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter, and Dee Jay Silver and we are excited because we have 1 FINAL pair of tickets to giveaway!!! We haven't figured out just when or how yet, but keep listening to Moon & Grubes and Best Country 103 for more information to come!!!
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Best Country 103️ April 23, 2026

Jason Aldean's new album Songs About Us drops tonight at Midnight!!! We know we had a lot of listeners trying to win tickets to see Jason Aldean on his Songs About Us Tour when it comes to Cascades Amphitheater on July 30th with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter, and Dee Jay Silver and we are excited because we have 1 FINAL pair of tickets to giveaway!!! We haven't figured out just when or how yet, but keep listening to Moon & Grubes and Best Country 103 for more information to come!!!

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Best Country 103️ April 23, 2026

Question of the Day: What do you collect? (EX: Rocks, Autographs, Vinyl Records, Comics, etc)

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Best Country 103️ April 23, 2026

If your a Willy fan, you might want to catch this conversation with David Letterman

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🌱 Fresh from The Farmstand – Tomorrow Morning! 🌱 Get ready, Douglas County! Tomorrow morning on Best Country 103, Moon & Grubes are bringing you another Mystery Sound straight from the fields and shelves at The Farmstand by Lehne Farms, LLC! From the crisp snap of fresh-picked veggies, the juicy burst of ripe berries, the rustle of garden-fresh lettuce, or maybe even something sizzling from our deli — can you guess what it is? 🚨 Be the first correct caller and win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Farmstand by Lehne Farms! Use it to stock up on farm-fresh produce, greenhouse plants, homemade baked goods, chocolate-dipped ice cream bars, fresh espresso, crisp salads, deli favorites, and so much more — all grown or made with care right here in our community. 📍 The Farmstand by Lehne Farms 532 Melrose Road Roseburg, OR 97471 Open Wednesday–Saturday, 9am–5pm (hours subject to change — always call ahead!) Tune in tomorrow morning to Best Country 103, listen closely, and be ready to call in fast when you think you know the sound! Who’s tuning in tomorrow? Drop a comment below if you’ll be listening and playing along!
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Best Country 103️ April 22, 2026

🌱 Fresh from The Farmstand – Tomorrow Morning! 🌱 Get ready, Douglas County! Tomorrow morning on Best Country 103, Moon & Grubes are bringing you another Mystery Sound straight from the fields and shelves at The Farmstand by Lehne Farms, LLC! From the crisp snap of fresh-picked veggies, the juicy burst of ripe berries, the rustle of garden-fresh lettuce, or maybe even something sizzling from our deli — can you guess what it is? 🚨 Be the first correct caller and win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Farmstand by Lehne Farms! Use it to stock up on farm-fresh produce, greenhouse plants, homemade baked goods, chocolate-dipped ice cream bars, fresh espresso, crisp salads, deli favorites, and so much more — all grown or made with care right here in our community. 📍 The Farmstand by Lehne Farms 532 Melrose Road Roseburg, OR 97471 Open Wednesday–Saturday, 9am–5pm (hours subject to change — always call ahead!) Tune in tomorrow morning to Best Country 103, listen closely, and be ready to call in fast when you think you know the sound! Who’s tuning in tomorrow? Drop a comment below if you’ll be listening and playing along!

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VANCOUVER, Wash. — Kasey Ogan pitched a complete game and Umpqua Community College finished with 10 hits in a 7-1 win over Clark College in the first game of a Northwest Athletic Conference South Region softball doubleheader on Sunday. The Penguins won the nightcap 12-5, leaving the Riverhawks 8-26 overall and 5-19 in South play. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Kasey Ogan pitched a complete game and Umpqua Community College finished with...

The Roseburg Indians suffered a pair of frustrating losses to the Sheldon Irish in a Southwest Conference doubleheader Saturday at Champion Car Wash Field. Sheldon finished off a series sweep against Roseburg with 10-3 and 10-5 victories. It's the first conference series loss of the season for the Indians. "Frustrating for sure," Roseburg coach Troy Thompson said. "We had opportunities in both games, but unfortunately we just couldn't seem to kind of get out of our own way in a lot of situations." Thompson said Roseburg struggled with a number of errors and mental mistakes that Sheldon capitalized on during the twin bill. "We sure didn't play very sharp or very crisp today and it showed up, and credit Sheldon for putting on pressure and being aggressive and forcing us to do things that we didn't do very well," Thompson added. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Roseburg Indians suffered a pair of frustrating losses to the Sheldon Irish in a...

"Resilience is what we build here, in our children and in ourselves." That statement was made not by a staff or board member, but by a client of the Family Development Center, which held its annual fundraiser and recognition luncheon Wednesday, at UCC's Lang Event Center. Those uncertain of what The Development Family Center is, or does, got an education Wednesday in presentations from its staff, clients, board members, and community partners: it does a little bit of everything, and a lot of some things. And there's a reason it's not called the child development center, nor the parent development center. They treat the entire family, sometimes beginning very early in their day, and life. "Parents are gaining tools and confidence. Families are finding hope in moments when they need it the most," Marsha La Verne told the audience. La Verne, the Executive Director of The Family Development Center, summarized just a few of their many programs. "Home visiting, respite care, therapeutic classrooms for children, parenting education, family support services...and praise for every parent," said La Verne. In addition to their Relief Nursery, the Family Development Center runs a pre-kindergarten, preschool program for kids aged six weeks to five years, and the therapeutic aspects of the programs are designed to treat trauma. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

"Resilience is what we build here, in our children and in ourselves." That statement was...

With ballots due to be mailed April 29 for the 2026 primary elections, The News-Review is profiling candidates for Douglas County's Board of Commissioners (BOC). All three positions on BOC are up for re-election this year, with 13 candidates in total. On Dec. 3, 2025, Shane Kelly filed for the Position One seat, according to the records of the Douglas County Clerk. Kelly was one of two Myrtle Creek citizens, one man and woman, respectively, to be recognized as their 2025 citizens of the year. Kelly's list of volunteerism shows why. He is the president of the Friends of Myrtle Creek Library, one of several non-profit organizations that popped up in Douglas County to create city libraries in the buildings formerly staffed by the county's library system. Kelly is also treasurer for the board of the Everyday Needs Network. In public statements on the campaign trail this spring, Kelly described that non-profit organization as taking on the mission of distributing fundamentals such as clothing and personal hygiene products to citizens in need. He is still appearing before the Myrtle Creek City Council as a member of its planning commission, consistent with his college course work and self-employment in construction design. Kelly's other recent volunteer efforts include project coordinator for the Riddle Activity Center project, chair of the Myrtle Creek Mural Commission, and work on its urban growth boundary. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

With ballots due to be mailed April 29 for the 2026 primary elections, The News-Review...

Gracie Mello doubled in Jordan McArthur with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Umpqua Community College softball team snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 9-8 win over Centralia College in the second game of an NWAC South Region doubleheader on Saturday at the Stewart Park field.

Gracie Mello doubled in Jordan McArthur with the winning run in the bottom of the...

BEAVERTON — Roseburg junior Emery Hurtienne placed fifth in the boys high jump in the Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays track and field meet, held Thursday and Friday at Jesuit High School. Hurtienne cleared 6-foot, 6 inches, matching his PR. Silverton's Caden Druliner won the event with a PR 6-9. Roseburg's 4x200-meter relay team of McLane Stedman, Caden Moon, Adam Lookabaugh and David Schmid finished seventh with a time of 1:30.60. The 4x400 relay quartet of Schmid, Stedman, Joseph Latham and Moon placed seventh (3:22.83). In the girls' meet, Roseburg's Londyn Weaver (25th, 108-2 1/2) and Irelyn Weaver (31st, 105-1/4) competed in the javelin.

BEAVERTON — Roseburg junior Emery Hurtienne placed fifth in the boys high jump in the...

One occupant of an apartment was sent to the hospital, while firefighters stopped a residential structure fire from spreading to the adjacent apartments Friday afternoon. According to a press release from the Roseburg Fire Department, multiple calls of black smoke in the 2400 block of W. Harvard Avenue were reported to Douglas County Emergency Communications at approximately 3:20 p.m. Those reports also indicated the location of the smoke was a four-unit apartment building, and that there were residents still inside. With a fire station just five blocks away from the scene, firefighters arrived quickly and rescued a single occupant from the active fire. That person had not yet been identified, nor has their condition been reported, but they were transported to the hospital. Firefighters also extinguished the fire immediately and kept it contained to a single apartment in the single-story four-plex building. Multiple searches of the apartment were conducted in order to confirm no one else was inside the apartment. Firefighters remained on scene until the apartment was cleared of hidden hot-spots or smoldering materials. According to the press release, a fire investigator also responded to the scene and was able to confirm the fire had been accidental. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

One occupant of an apartment was sent to the hospital, while firefighters stopped a residential...

The Thundering Waters: Upstream Healthcare WOWtruck is newly organized, filled with games and activities and ready for the upcoming busy months as the schedule fills out for the rest of the year. Thundering Water Vice President Cordell Smith said the truck has around 35 events on the schedule for the rest of the year, and this keeps increasing as more people book summer plans. Last year, it went to 21 events. "We're kind of an attractant," Smith said. "The gatherings and events that they're already doing, it just makes them more attractive and brings a bigger audience for them." Thundering Waters Operations Manager Hope Assink said her job is to go around to the community, look at sites and schedule new people so they will be at more and more events as time goes on. "We're excited for our community to just get involved and be able to have somewhere to go and something to do that presents activities for families to participate in together in healthy eating, healthy living," Assink said. She said she is excited to see the positive atmosphere for youth to participate in and also a spot for youth to work. The organization employs staff members over 14 years old, to help set up things, show how to use the games and activities and repack the truck after the events. It also uses volunteers of all ages who apply. Assink said it takes over two hours to set up and about two hours to take it down. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Thundering Waters: Upstream Healthcare WOWtruck is newly organized, filled with games and activities and...

For many Oregonians, an in-person, front-row seat to an Oregon Supreme Court hearing is unfeasible. But on Thursday, students from high schools across Douglas County were given that opportunity with a series of live hearings held at Umpqua Community College. Across the morning, students attended two live hearings in which the panel of justices heard briefs from appellants and respondents regarding appeals, providing them with information to help make decisions down the line. The event was a collaboration between the Oregon Supreme Court and Civics Learning Project, an organization which provides students with opportunities to attend and learn from civics-related processes. According to Civics Learning Project Executive Director Sam Kang, the goal of events like live hearings is to educate students on how democratic government functions. "We're trying to make students see that democracy is accessible, it's real and it deals with real people that deal with real life issues," Kang said. "Democracy is local. It happens right here in the community, so that's what we're trying to show." Following each hearing, students were allowed to ask justices questions regarding their jobs, such as what to do when ethical concerns come up or how they chose their professions. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

For many Oregonians, an in-person, front-row seat to an Oregon Supreme Court hearing is unfeasible....

More than 1.3 million people visited the Roseburg area last year, and they collectively pumped more than $85 million into the local economy, according to a presentation delivered Thursday to the Roseburg Economic Development Commission. The presentation was provided by RaeAnn Malone, destination marketing manager for Experience Roseburg, which is the tourism marketing campaign created by Anvil Northwest, the designated Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the city. “What we found were that seven out of 10 visits were repeat guests, which speaks well to people’s experience here,” Malone said, adding that the strongest draws were Wildlife Safari and the Tokatee and other area waterfalls. “Those are the attractions that bring people here and keep them coming here,” she said. Experience Roseburg produces a hard-copy visitors guide and mails several hundred of them throughout the state and region, including Northern California, and even across the country, including one to New Jersey, Malone said. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

More than 1.3 million people visited the Roseburg area last year, and they collectively pumped...

The roots of The News-Review stretch back to the post-Civil War American West. The paper’s earliest predecessor, the Roseburg Ensign, was founded by Thomas and Henry R. Gale, two brothers from Eugene, on April 30, 1867. The first issue of the four-page weekly came out on May 28 for the price of $3, according to George S. Turnbull’s History of Oregon Newspapers and likely the annual subscription price. One of the oldest surviving businesses in the state of Oregon, the paper has witnessed the full arc of southern Oregon’s transformation from frontier territory to modern community. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The roots of The News-Review stretch back to the post-Civil War American West. The paper’s...

Performance: A first-team all-state outfielder last year for the Monarchs — who have won back-to-back Class 2A/1A state titles — York was moved to second base this season and remains a productive player at the plate. Heading into Wednesday, he was hitting .429 with three triples, 13 runs and 12 RBIs. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Performance: A first-team all-state outfielder last year for the Monarchs — who have won back-to-back...

Brynlee Roberts was 11-years old and living a normal childhood in Winchester, with mom and dad, her twin brother and her 4-year old sister, when she started having occasional double-vision and one eye would have irregular movements. That’s when her mother called her eye doctor and was told with some urgency, Brynlee needed to be examined right away. Their doctor examined her and said it could be nothing, but it could be something more serious, and sent her to the emergency room for an MRI. It turns out it was much more serious. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Brynlee Roberts was 11-years old and living a normal childhood in Winchester, with mom and...

Performance: Has played a major role for the Lancers this season after transferring from Class 6A Roseburg. Has a 9-1 pitching record with a 0.494 earned run average, striking out 125 and walking 25 in 56 2/3 innings. Has a WHIP (walks-hits per innings pitched) of .688. Hitting .487 with three home runs and 14 RBIs at the plate.

Performance: Has played a major role for the Lancers this season after transferring from Class...

WINSTON — The kitchen at Douglas High School was full of people in white chef coats and hats and the smells of a bunch of different foods cooking, with a blanket of stress permeating the room. "This is so overwhelming," one chef muttered only seven minutes into the hour allotted for the competition. Winston-Dillard School District held a Top Chef competition on Wednesday evening in the Douglas High School facilities. Family and friends were invited to see 12 students from the district, spanning grades 3-12, cook a meal and serve it to three judges. Students were scored on presentation, taste and how kid-friendly and creative the meal was. "This is our first one, I hope we get to do a million more, because it's a neat thing," Douglas High School culinary teacher Casey O'Toole said. Douglas High School's Ally Hook, Winston Middle School's Sindel Hyche and for the elementary schools Alli Davis took the gold in their respective classes. With the wins, the three received a brand-new set of cooking ware, featuring pots, pans, lids and some utensils. "I'm now the one cooking dinner every night," Sindel said following the win. For More information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

WINSTON — The kitchen at Douglas High School was full of people in white chef...

On Wednesday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation on child care appreciation, approved agreements and purchases and more during a regular meeting. The meeting began with the board issuing a proclamation for National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, designating it for May 8 in Douglas County. According to the proclamation, the day recognizes the the impact child care providers and educators have on communities. "High-quality childcare supports not only children, but also strengthens families by providing dependable care, allowing parents, guardians, and student parents to pursue employment, education, and career advancement opportunities," reads the proclamation. The proclamation was attended by representatives from Douglas ESD, the Douglas County Childcare Coalition (DCCC) and several childcare providers. According to DCCC Co-Lead Heather Freilinger, the proclamation was initiated by the coalition. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

On Wednesday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation on child care appreciation,...

When Gathering Grounds Coffee House closed its old storefront at the end of January, fans were left without their daily fix of their favorite caffeinated drinks and plant-based foods. This week, the store and its offerings have made a return. On Monday, the cafe celebrated its reopening in a new storefront located at 740 SE Cass Ave. in Roseburg. It was formerly located a few blocks away at 949 SE Oak Ave. The cafe offers classic espresso beverages, such as shots, mochas and lattes, as well as blended frappes and plant-based, vegan food options such as breakfast sandwiches and burritos. According to owner Brandi Hope, the move was spurred by rising rent and utilities costs. Even with those reasons, Hope said she feels it gives her and her daughter Gabriella Hope, who helps run the shop, a chance to make it a more personal spot. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

When Gathering Grounds Coffee House closed its old storefront at the end of January, fans...

The News-Review will continue publishing profiles of candidates for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners (BOC) through April. This week's candidate is Steven "Steve" Hammerson, who filed to run for the BOC's position three currently held by Commissioner Chris Boice, who has filed for re-election. Hammerson responded to a second set of questions from The News-Review regarding his biography and qualifications. Hammerson filed for election last October, and told The News-Review he has been planning on running since 2022.

The News-Review will continue publishing profiles of candidates for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners...

With just a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season, the Umpqua Community College baseball team is battling for playoff positioning in the South Region and couldn't afford to let a pair of games against last-place Clackamas slip away on Wednesday at Champion Car Wash Field. The Riverhawks caplitalized on their chances and secured a sweep of the Cougars with a 3-0 victory in Game 1 and a walk-off 3-2 win in the nightcap. "It's huge," Umpqua coach Jake Whisler said of the sweep. "It's tough to win in this league and those were two gritty wins. "We're coming down the stretch of the season and we've got some games to make up. We're chasing what we want and to be able to get that we've got to put wins together, however they may come." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

With just a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season, the Umpqua Community College...

DRAIN — The North Douglas softball team earned its first Special District 5 win of the season Wednesday, defeating Oakridge 12-4 at Howard's Field. North Douglas is 9-4 overall and 1-3 in SD5. No game statistics were provided. The Warriors will host Knappa Friday in a nonleague twin bill.

DRAIN — The North Douglas softball team earned its first Special District 5 win of...