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From Sleep in Heavenly Peace "Hey everyone, I wanted you to know that we will be at Sherms in Roseburg this Friday Aug 28th from 10-5. If you would like to be a part of getting kids off the floor in our town(Douglas and Coos County) please stop by. You can help by dropping off new twin bedding, sheet sets, pillows, bed in a bag, blankets, comforters and handmade quilts. You can help fill the bunk donation box and we can give you information on our next bed build coming up in September at Lowe’s. Hope to see you on Friday."
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From Sleep in Heavenly Peace "Hey everyone, I wanted you to know that we will be at Sherms in Roseburg this Friday Aug 28th from 10-5. If you would like to be a part of getting kids off the floor in our town(Douglas and Coos County) please stop by. You can help by dropping off new twin bedding, sheet sets, pillows, bed in a bag, blankets, comforters and handmade quilts. You can help fill the bunk donation box and we can give you information on our next bed build coming up in September at Lowe’s. Hope to see you on Friday."

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RIP to Dolly Parton; a Legend that can never be replaced. May her music and legacy live eternal.
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Best Country 103️ August 25, 2026

RIP to Dolly Parton; a Legend that can never be replaced. May her music and legacy live eternal.

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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 and Wellnesss Center: Primary Care Services! Tune in and turn it up! 📻✨
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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 and Wellnesss Center: Primary Care Services! Tune in and turn it up! 📻✨

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Harvest season is right around the corner, and as August winds down, it’s time to stock up for late-summer projects and fall prep! 🚜🌾 Test your local ag & hardware knowledge with this week's Barnyard Brain Teaser on Best Country 103! 🤠 Whether you're gearing up for livestock care, garden harvest, fencing repairs, or property upkeep, the Douglas County Farmer's Co-op in Roseburg is your local, one-stop shop for all things farm, home, and outdoor hardware. This Week’s Question: Name one type of hardware product you can purchase in bulk at the Douglas County Farmers Co-op: A) Smartphone cases B) Bulk nuts and bolts C) Designer handbags D) Video game consoles 👉 Submit your answer here: https://541radio.com/2026/08/03/barnyard-brain-teaser/ 📻 Tune in to Moon & Grubes in the Mornings every Friday for your chance to WIN a $50 gift card to Douglas County Farmer's Co-op! 🌾🔧
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Harvest season is right around the corner, and as August winds down, it’s time to stock up for late-summer projects and fall prep! 🚜🌾 Test your local ag & hardware knowledge with this week's Barnyard Brain Teaser on Best Country 103! 🤠 Whether you're gearing up for livestock care, garden harvest, fencing repairs, or property upkeep, the Douglas County Farmer's Co-op in Roseburg is your local, one-stop shop for all things farm, home, and outdoor hardware. This Week’s Question: Name one type of hardware product you can purchase in bulk at the Douglas County Farmers Co-op: A) Smartphone cases B) Bulk nuts and bolts C) Designer handbags D) Video game consoles 👉 Submit your answer here: https://541radio.com/2026/08/03/barnyard-brain-teaser/ 📻 Tune in to Moon & Grubes in the Mornings every Friday for your chance to WIN a $50 gift card to Douglas County Farmer's Co-op! 🌾🔧

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🚗💨 Heading to the 5th Annual Roseburg Elks Charity Auto Show & Street Fair? Make sure to stop by the Lotus Media Group booth! We’re hooking you up with a chance to WIN concert tickets to three massive upcoming shows: 🎟️ Chicago — Hillsboro Hops Ballpark (Sept 25th) 🎟️ The B-52's & Devo — Cascades Amphitheater (Sept 25th) 🎟️ Mötley Crüe with Tesla & Extreme — Cascades Amphitheater (Sept 26th) Just swing by our booth during the show and enter to win! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ELKS AUTO SHOW: 🗓️ When: Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Where: Umpqua Community College 🌐 More Info: elksautoshow.com What’s Happening: * Car & Truck Display: Walk the campus and check out an impressive lineup of classic cars, custom hot rods, and sleek trucks. * Live Music: Enjoy live performances throughout the day from The Eddy Ross Band. * Street Fair & Crafters: Browse unique items, handmade goods, and gifts from top local crafters and vendors. * Food Trucks: Satisfy your cravings with a wide selection of delicious food options on-site. * Community Cause: Beyond the fun, this event directly benefits U.C.C. students and local community programs! Bring the family, enjoy the food and music, check out the rides, and don't forget to register for those concert tickets at the Lotus Media Group booth! See you there! 🏎️🎶
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🚗💨 Heading to the 5th Annual Roseburg Elks Charity Auto Show & Street Fair? Make sure to stop by the Lotus Media Group booth! We’re hooking you up with a chance to WIN concert tickets to three massive upcoming shows: 🎟️ Chicago — Hillsboro Hops Ballpark (Sept 25th) 🎟️ The B-52's & Devo — Cascades Amphitheater (Sept 25th) 🎟️ Mötley Crüe with Tesla & Extreme — Cascades Amphitheater (Sept 26th) Just swing by our booth during the show and enter to win! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ELKS AUTO SHOW: 🗓️ When: Saturday, September 12th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Where: Umpqua Community College 🌐 More Info: elksautoshow.com What’s Happening: * Car & Truck Display: Walk the campus and check out an impressive lineup of classic cars, custom hot rods, and sleek trucks. * Live Music: Enjoy live performances throughout the day from The Eddy Ross Band. * Street Fair & Crafters: Browse unique items, handmade goods, and gifts from top local crafters and vendors. * Food Trucks: Satisfy your cravings with a wide selection of delicious food options on-site. * Community Cause: Beyond the fun, this event directly benefits U.C.C. students and local community programs! Bring the family, enjoy the food and music, check out the rides, and don't forget to register for those concert tickets at the Lotus Media Group booth! See you there! 🏎️🎶

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🎶 Fact or Fertilizer is back on Best Country 103! 🤠🌳 September is right around the corner, and fall is in the air here in the Umpqua Valley! Ready to test your local smarts and score an awesome prize to get your yard ready for the changing season? Let’s dive into this week’s question! This week’s question: As September approaches in Roseburg, Oregon, what seasonal item would you most likely find (or want to pick up) at Mignola Farms to add fall color to your garden or prepare your landscape for cooler weather? A) Fresh-cut Christmas trees B) Chrysanthemums (mums) and other fall annuals/perennials, plus bark mulch C) U-pick strawberries and summer berry plants D) Ice-melting salt and snow shovels 💡 Think you know the answer? Drop your guess at 541Radio.com. One correct answer randomly drawn will win a $30 gift certificate to Mignola Farms every Monday to help you refresh your garden beds, add vibrant autumn color, or stock up on landscape supply! 👉 Get your entry in at [541Radio.com](https://541radio.com/2025/12/30/fact-or-fertilizer/)! Get those answers in, support local, and keep it locked to Best Country 103! 👇
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🎶 Fact or Fertilizer is back on Best Country 103! 🤠🌳 September is right around the corner, and fall is in the air here in the Umpqua Valley! Ready to test your local smarts and score an awesome prize to get your yard ready for the changing season? Let’s dive into this week’s question! This week’s question: As September approaches in Roseburg, Oregon, what seasonal item would you most likely find (or want to pick up) at Mignola Farms to add fall color to your garden or prepare your landscape for cooler weather? A) Fresh-cut Christmas trees B) Chrysanthemums (mums) and other fall annuals/perennials, plus bark mulch C) U-pick strawberries and summer berry plants D) Ice-melting salt and snow shovels 💡 Think you know the answer? Drop your guess at 541Radio.com. One correct answer randomly drawn will win a $30 gift certificate to Mignola Farms every Monday to help you refresh your garden beds, add vibrant autumn color, or stock up on landscape supply! 👉 Get your entry in at [541Radio.com](https://541radio.com/2025/12/30/fact-or-fertilizer/)! Get those answers in, support local, and keep it locked to Best Country 103! 👇

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In an August 24 meeting, The Roseburg City Council heard an update on immigration training and policies in the Roseburg Police Department, awarded a bid for storm damage repair work and more. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

In an August 24 meeting, The Roseburg City Council heard an update on immigration training...

From Sleep in Heavenly Peace "Hey everyone, I wanted you to know that we will be at Sherms in Roseburg this Friday Aug 28th from 10-5. If you would like to be a part of getting kids off the floor in our town(Douglas and Coos County) please stop by. You can help by dropping off new twin bedding, sheet sets, pillows, bed in a bag, blankets, comforters and handmade quilts. You can help fill the bunk donation box and we can give you information on our next bed build coming up in September at Lowe’s. Hope to see you on Friday."

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"Hey everyone, I wanted you to know that we will...

Fans of birdwatching, backyard feeding and all things avian saw local birds receive support when the City of Roseburg took its first steps towards joining the Bird City Oregon program. In their August 24 meeting, the Roseburg City Council cleared the way for the designation when it adopted Resolution No. 2026-20. It allows the Umpqua Bird Alliance (UBA), Umpqua Watersheds and Friends of Ford's Pond to establish a coalition and work towards designating Roseburg as a Bird Friendly Community. Bird City Oregon is a branch of Bird City Network, a national program encouraging community-led efforts to conserve bird, protect their habitats and provide education on birds. According to a joint letter from the coalition's organizations, achieving a Bird City Oregon designation would allow them to work towards reducing risks to birds and providing community engagement in conservation. Umpqua Bird Alliance President Tracy Maxwell said there is currently a major need for such efforts. "Since 1970, America has lost more than 3 million breeding adult birds. This is a catastrophe and it's playing out on a planetary scale. We are reaching a tipping point for the birds," Maxwell said. "As a birding city, Roseburg will benefit from added publicity and tourism, and there's no financial obligation to the city...Transformative change requires public support and action." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Fans of birdwatching, backyard feeding and all things avian saw local birds receive support when...

A release from the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association said a few weeks ago, the organization learned the Curry County Board of Commissioners had completed an investigation into misconduct by Sheriff John Ward involving donations from a local non-profit organization. That investigation concluded Ward had been untruthful and had taken foundation donations for his own personal use. The release said the OSSA Executive Committee met after learning of the investigation and decided the board of directors should determine whether to suspend or remove Sheriff Ward from his OSSA board position. Ward was told the matter would be considered at a special meeting on August 24th and that he could address the board before a decision was made. He did not attend. On Monday, the OSSA board met and considered the issue. During the meeting, a motion was made to permanently expel Sheriff Ward from serving as an OSSA Director. The motion passed unanimously, with 28 Oregon sheriffs voting on the issue. The release said Sheriff Ward was immediately expelled from the OSSA Board of Directors and will have no further involvement in the operation of OSSA. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

A release from the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association said a few weeks ago, the organization...

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association and other agencies responded to a natural cover fire in the Sutherlin area Monday morning. A DFPA update said just before 10:00 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to the incident in the 400 block of Northside Road. Upon arrival, crews found an estimated half-acre fire with an industrial operator actively constructing a dozer line around the perimeter of the fire. DFPA’s aerial resources, including air attack and a Type 2 helicopter, arrived on the scene to assist with water transportation while ground crews actively worked to construct hose lays into the area. Quick work by all resources stopped the forward spread of the fire by 1:30 p.m. The perimeter of the fire, named the Dimmick Creek Fire, was confirmed at 0.27-acres. It was 100 percent dozer-trailed and plumbed. Crews continued with mop up then transitioned the fire to patrol status. No homes or structures were threatened by the Dimmick Creek Fire. The cause of the fire remains under active investigation. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association and other agencies responded to a natural cover...

Douglas County Commissioners along with staff at the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History and the Douglas County Museum Foundation are preparing to unveil the restoration of a piece of Douglas County railroad history: an 1883 Oregon & California Railroad rail car. The museum will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 26th, at 10:00 a.m. at the museum, which is located at 123 Museum Drive next to the fairgrounds in Roseburg to celebrate the completion of the restoration and officially open the restored rail car exhibit to the public. Following the ceremony, the museum will host a free open house until 5:00 p.m., giving visitors an opportunity to tour the restored rail car and learn more about its fascinating history. For the open house, the Douglas County Museum is offering free admission for the day. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Douglas County Commissioners along with staff at the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural...

Hikers at Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park might expect to see sweeping grassland, roaming cattle and dense oak forest. What they likely don't expect is a 9-foot grand piano, but that's just what they'll find when In A Landscape returns to Douglas County. On August 27, pianist Hunter Noack will perform in the park, about a quarter mile from the park's farmstead day use area. It is In A Landscape's 392nd performance in their efforts to bring classical music to the great outdoors, following up a performance in Douglas County last July near Glide. But the show is more than simply sitting and listening. Guests are given a pair of headphones connected to Noack's piano and encouraged to wander the park's 14 miles of trails as they listen, connecting the music with the scenery around them. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Hikers at Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park might expect to see sweeping grassland, roaming cattle and...

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association and other agencies dealt with a grass fire in the Olalla area on Saturday afternoon. Information from DFPA said at approximately 3:00 p.m. firefighters were dispatched to an estimated one quarter acre grass fire near the 3300 block of Upper Olalla Road, southwest of Winston. Resources including DFPA aviation engaged in an aggressive initial attack of the fire which was moving moderately uphill. By 3:40 p.m. the forward spread of the fire was knocked down. Additional resources arrived on the scene and assisted with trailing the perimeter of the fire. By 5:00 p.m. approximately 40 percent of the fire had been trailed. DFPA’s aerial resources, including air attack, were released from the incident. Firefighters continued trailing the fire until the entire perimeter was complete and then transitioned into mop-up operations. DFPA resources at the fire included 5 engines, 1 squad, 1 dozer and overhead command staff. The final mapped fire size was 23 acres. Assisting agencies included Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Lookingglass Rural Fire District, Camas Valley Volunteer Fire District, and Tenmile Rural Fire District. For More Information Please Visit www.NRToday.com

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association and other agencies dealt with a grass fire...

Spirit Halloween has already opened for the season in Roseburg. The store is located Garden Valley Shopping Center in the 700 block of Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard. It began operations on August 14th. Spirit Halloween company spokesperson Mary Griswold said most of their stores remain open through Halloween, with the majority of their 1,500 retail locations across the U.S. and Canada, concluding operations by the first week of November. Griswold said the company hires more than 52,000 seasonal associates across all stores but did not provide information on how many have been hired for the Roseburg location. Griswold said Spirit Halloween is the one-stop destination for all things Halloween. For more than four decades, Griswold said Spirit has created immersive and interactive experiences for shoppers, complete with a unique and vast assortment of costumes for all ages. The Roseburg store opens weekdays at 11:00 a.m. It closes at 8:00 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Saturdays the outlet is open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Sunday hours from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Spirit Halloween has already opened for the season in Roseburg.

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An Estacada man was sentenced to federal prison last week for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, following his arrest near Roseburg in 2025. A release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Oregon said 31-year-old Anthony Barrera was sentenced to 171 months with 5 years of supervised release. According to court documents, during an investigation of an alleged drug trafficker, later identified as Barrera, investigators learned the suspect had rented a vehicle and traveled to California to pick up large quantities of drugs to distribute and sell in Oregon. On May 24th, 2025, officers located Barrera driving the rental vehicle northbound on Interstate Five and followed to a rest area near Roseburg, where he was arrested. Agents seized 270 pounds of methamphetamine and two pounds of cocaine, which were concealed in the backseat and cargo area of the vehicle. The release said this was one of the largest drug seizures in Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit’s history. In addition, Barrera had $2,860 in cash and three cellphones which were seized. After his arrest, Barrera told law enforcement that he sold drugs to sustain a living. He admitted to traveling to southern California to pick up drugs an estimated three times during 2025. A search of the defendant’s residence revealed a revolver and a pistol under a removable piece of flooring in the defendant’s bedroom closet, as well as four gold bars which were later determined to be counterfeit. At the time of his arrest, the defendant was on supervision for a driving under the influence conviction in Multnomah County. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

An Estacada man was sentenced to federal prison last week for possession with intent to...

As the sun rose over Riddle on Thursday morning, a group drove into town, hammers and drills and measuring tape in hand, with one goal in mind: To expand affordable housing in Southern Douglas County. The occasion was a volunteer construction day for the first two homes in the Twin oaks neighborhood, an upcoming 20-home affordable housing venture led by Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity (UVHH). Located at the end of Fourth Avenue in Riddle, the lots range from .14 to .26 acres, totaling to 4.11 acres. Across the day, participants worked along side the family of future residents to paint interiors, install cabinets and lay down flooring. The homes are open to applicants who demonstrate a need for housing, with the intent to make them affordable to low-income ranges by selling them at lower-than-market rates. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

As the sun rose over Riddle on Thursday morning, a group drove into town, hammers...

The 60th annual Canyonville Pioneer Days begins Thursday, August 27th in Pioneer Park. The opening day will include an old-time barbecue starting at 5:15 p.m. The “First Pioneer Days” presentation will begin at 5:45 p.m. A pie auction will take place at 6:30 p.m. followed by music from the Eddy Ross Band from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Activities on Friday the 28th will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Downstream Drum Team on the Creekside Stage. Kids games and a watermelon contest take place in the afternoon. Live music from Toys begins at 6:00 p.m. The Sweet will perform at 8:00 p.m. Saturday the 29th has a long list of activities including Pioneer Life Demos in the pavilion, a dog show, a cake walk and live music throughout the day. Main Street – a Bob Seger tribute band takes the stage at 9:30 p.m. Sunday the 30th Pioneer Days concludes with a horseshoe competition and Christian music from Open Bible Church and The Solid Rock Band. The event concludes at 12;00 p.m. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The 60th annual Canyonville Pioneer Days begins Thursday, August 27th in Pioneer Park.

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WINCHESTER — Umpqua Community College’s women’s volleyball team is starting off as competitive as possible before games even start. “We had our Green and White scrimmage on Wednesday, and I was really pleased with the outcome of that. The girls worked really hard and it was really good competition,” head coach Lauren Tennyson-Dean said. “I think the sky’s the limit for this group. I think it really is the work they put in that will be the official outcome, and these girls are willing to put in the work.” Tennyson-Dean is preparing for her second year as head coach of the Riverhawks, and hopes to continue building the team culture to encourage good communication and openness. The team opened practices Aug. 1, getting serious on the court after a week of teaching youth clubs. Tennyson-Dean said the team is made up of four sophomores and eight freshman. “It’s been really great to see the freshman take on some big roles and fill in those spots and do it so naturally,” Tennyson-Dean said. “Our sophomores have done a really good job of paving the way of ‘everybody has a voice’ and ‘everybody has an impact on the court,’ and and it has allowed those freshmen to go into those roles that need to be filled with open arms.” The Riverhawks opened play Saturday with scrimmages at Lassen Community College and College of the Siskiyous. They’re scheduled to play in a few tournaments in Washington to prepare for the home opener and NWAC play. The Riverhawk’s first home game will be Sept. 16, hosting Pacific University in nonleague game. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

WINCHESTER — Umpqua Community College’s women’s volleyball team is starting off as competitive as possible...

It's a bright, cool morning in Roseburg. As rays of sunshine filter through rippling rapids and swaying lavender bushes, pastels graze canvas. A stroke of the wrist creates a bush here, a rock there, a shadow draped over the face of a farm worker. By the end, the work comes together as a snapshot of the surroundings, an impression of Umpqua Valley's nature. This was how Roseburg artist Patti Hagan spent her morning at Growing Miracles Lavender Garden as she prepared works for the 2026 Umpqua Plein Air. Across the week, artists have explored Douglas County to produce works for an exhibit at Umpqua Valley Arts (UVA). The exhibit entirely of Douglas County scenery painted "en plain air," an artistic method in which landscapes are created in the environment itself. Subjects could be anything from the streets of Oakland to the North Umpqua River to a backyard garden. Beyond immersing them in nature, the exhibit also provides friendly competition. It is a juried exhibition, with special awards and accolades set aside for chosen winners. UVA exhibitions coordinator Ashley Cluver, who is participating in the Umpqua Plein Air herself, said the event is beloved by some artists not just for the chance to highlight the area's beauty, but also for connecting with other artists. "There's many people in the area who value and treasure it because they value and treasure the Umpqua Valley and Douglas County in general," Cluver said. "It brings artists together and it brings the community together to celebrate our beautiful area." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

It's a bright, cool morning in Roseburg. As rays of sunshine filter through rippling rapids...

"It takes a glass to raise a brew." That slogan is the heart behind Umpqua Brewfest, which is returning to Roseburg this Saturday for a day of live entertainment, locally crafted bites and community gathering. This year marks the 15th year since the 21 and over event started in Roseburg. It will run from 1–7 p.m. on August 22 at 539 SE Main St. at the Umpqua Outback Stage. As a joint effort between Umpqua Watersheds and the Umpqua Valley Brewers Guild (UVBG), the event aims to highlight the flavors of Oregon's craft brewing scene. For a $15 admission, guests are provided a tasting glass and five tasting tickets to try brews of their choosing. According to event organizer Kasey Hovik, the festival will offer beers from breweries local to Douglas County and beyond. Among those attending are Two-Shy Brewing, North Forty Beer Company, Lookingglass Brewery, Hope Valley brewing Co., McMenamins, Ninkasi Brewing Company, Claim 52 Brewing and Bandon Rain. The festival will also feature home-brewed beers crafted by members of the UVBG, including a live home-brewing demonstration which starts at 3 p.m.. For food, UVBG members will cook up German fare including bratwurst, sauerkraut and pretzels. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

"It takes a glass to raise a brew." That slogan is the heart behind Umpqua...

Last night's Winston City Council meeting saw a turn in the city's usage of Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras when it was announced the city has canceled its contract with the company. Winston Chief of Police Brandon Sarti broke the news, stepping forth to inform the council that the Winston Police Department canceled its contract with Flock Safety earlier that day. The contract cancellation is partly a budgetary decision, with the department currently facing $215,000 in budget cuts. According to the council's agenda packet, Winston was operating eight Flock cameras within Douglas County for a cost of approximately $24,000 a year. Like other ALPR's, the cameras captured and logged images of vehicle license plates, along with the the location, time and date of the vehicle. Sarti said information can be shared between police departments. In the meeting, Sarti voiced dissatisfaction with the budget cuts, saying they come at a time when the department is short staffed and as a lieutenant is retiring. He said the cuts are among the largest he's seen in his time with the city. Sarti said the lieutenant's retirement and cancellation of the contract should save the department around $217,000. "My control component is dealing with operational aspects of the department to give you folks the best quality police service as I can possibly give. That has taken a major hit this time," Sarti said. "All combined, we never had that much in one year." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Last night's Winston City Council meeting saw a turn in the city's usage of Flock...

Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association responded to a report of a natural cover fire on Sunday afternoon. DFPA Public Information Officer Rachael Pope said the fire was located near the Coos Bay Wagon Road and Burnt Mountain Road crossing, approximately 8.3 miles northwest of Tenmile. Pope said on arrival, firefighters located a large stump fire with slow spread into nearby slash between the gravel road and timberline area along Burnt Mountain Road. Ground crews quickly knocked down the forward spread, completed mop up of the area, and transitioned to patrol status. Pope said DFPA’s fixed-wing air attack and contracted Type 2 helicopter were utilized to scan the surrounding area for additional fire starts. No additional fires were located. The fire was contained at 1/100th of an acre. No homes or structures were threatened by the fire. DFPA was assisted by Lookingglass Rural Fire District and Tenmile Rural Fire District. For fire season information from the Douglas Forest Protective Association, For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association responded to a report of a natural cover...

This weekend, Umpqua wine country comes alive with Celtic culture and entertainment for the 2026 Douglas County Celtic Society (DCCS) Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering. Held from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday at Melrose Vineyards, it is a traditional Scottish festival centered around the country's music, craftsmanship and traditions, ranging from competitive feats of strength to dancing to musicianship. Among the biggest highlights to catch across both days is athletic events, with this year's highland games serving as the base of the Scottish Heavy Athletics Championship for Oregon. According to event organizer Karissa Beals, the championship will feature heavy athletics activities such as weight-for-distance, weight-for-height and the sheaf toss, where competitors pitchfork a stuffed straw bale and hurl it as high as possible. Beyond the championship, Beals said audience members can register for amateur athletics if they arrive at around 8 a.m. on Saturday. Live entertainment will also take place across the vineyard grounds, including live music throughout the day. Performing groups include the bagpipe and drum group Eugene Highlanders, among the oldest performing in the Pacific Northwest, and the traditional Celtic ensemble Argyle Shamrocks. This year will also go beyond Scotland with traditional Irish dance performances from the Eugene-based Blackthorn Academy of Irish Dance. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

This weekend, Umpqua wine country comes alive with Celtic culture and entertainment for the 2026...

SUTHERLIN — The Umpqua Community College women’s soccer team set team history last year and are hoping to keep up the trend. “Last year was a huge milestone for us, we broke a lot of school records and even though we’re still a newer program, it’s still awesome,” head coach Annika Arroyo said. “We had some single awards, team awards and we made it to the quarterfinals of the NWAC, which is the farthest we’ve gone in team history.” Arroyo, returning for her fifth year at the helm, said the team, especially the sophomore squad, is ready to use that momentum to make it further this year with goals of playing in the final four. “We have eight returners and 11 new girls, but some of these new girls are on the older side and have experience from other places,” Arroyo said. “They have really good energy and they have really good spirit, in comparison of all the past years, and I really like that about them, they’re are always positive.” For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

SUTHERLIN — The Umpqua Community College women’s soccer team set team history last year and...

Umpqua Watersheds is hosting the 15th annual Umpqua Brew Fest on Saturday, August 22nd. It will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Southeast Main Street in downtown Roseburg, behind Old Soul Pizza. The event celebrates clean water, craft beer and sustainable living in southern Oregon’s Umpqua Valley. Patrons can taste craft beers from local and other Oregon brewers. Musical performances on the Umpqua Outback Stage include: *Coleen and Co. from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. *Rovers and Dragons from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and *TOB – That Other Band, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission to the 21 years old and over Brew Fest is $15. Identification is required. Admission includes a tasting glass and five tasting tickets. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available, and designated drivers are encouraged to join in the celebration. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to support the community. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Umpqua Watersheds is hosting the 15th annual Umpqua Brew Fest on Saturday, August 22nd.

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