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Best Country 103️ April 23, 2026

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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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Get ready, Douglas County! The boys are leaving the studio and heading out into the sunshine! ☀️🎧 Moon & Grubes are taking the Best Country 103 show on the road! Join us LIVE from the 2026 JBCC Spring Fair at the Jerry Bruce Community Campus from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Aviva Health parking lot . The Spring Fair is going to be packed with fun for the whole family, including: 🎨 Face Painting & Henna Tattoos 🎈 Balloon Artists 🚒 The Thundering Water WOW Truck ... and so much more! 🚚 Food Trucks will be on site with food available for purchase so come hungry! But you HAVE to make sure you stop by the Best Country 103 booth! Come say hi to Moon & Grubes, Da'Roadie may have some cool prizes, and most importantly—REGISTER TO WIN! 🎟️ We’ve got your chance to score a pair of tickets to see the hilarious Comedian Matt Rife at the Moda Center on October 10th! It’s all about supporting the JBCC partners like United Community Action Network and the Family Development Center while having a blast. See you at the campus! 🤠🎙️ #BestCountry103 #MoonAndGrubes #JBCCSpringFair #RoseburgEvents #MattRife #LiveRadio #DouglasCountyFun
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Best Country 103️ April 22, 2026

Get ready, Douglas County! The boys are leaving the studio and heading out into the sunshine! ☀️🎧 Moon & Grubes are taking the Best Country 103 show on the road! Join us LIVE from the 2026 JBCC Spring Fair at the Jerry Bruce Community Campus from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Aviva Health parking lot . The Spring Fair is going to be packed with fun for the whole family, including: 🎨 Face Painting & Henna Tattoos 🎈 Balloon Artists 🚒 The Thundering Water WOW Truck ... and so much more! 🚚 Food Trucks will be on site with food available for purchase so come hungry! But you HAVE to make sure you stop by the Best Country 103 booth! Come say hi to Moon & Grubes, Da'Roadie may have some cool prizes, and most importantly—REGISTER TO WIN! 🎟️ We’ve got your chance to score a pair of tickets to see the hilarious Comedian Matt Rife at the Moda Center on October 10th! It’s all about supporting the JBCC partners like United Community Action Network and the Family Development Center while having a blast. See you at the campus! 🤠🎙️ #BestCountry103 #MoonAndGrubes #JBCCSpringFair #RoseburgEvents #MattRife #LiveRadio #DouglasCountyFun

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Best Country 103️ April 22, 2026

Question of the Day: Tell us what your pet has ever destroyed of yours? Comment below or even better Call the boys at 541-440-9103

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Best Country 103️ April 22, 2026

Happening May 30th!!! Meat Sale and Rib Fest from B&D Meats and Part-Timers BBQ LLC!!!

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🐾 Pet of the Week: Meet Syd! 🐾 This week’s Pet of the Week is a little charmer named Syd from @Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary! Syd is a small male Chihuahua & Miniature Pinscher Mix who is truly the whole package. This sweet boy does great with both cats and dogs, and he’s currently working on his potty training. He loves snuggling up with his foster brother and is searching for that perfect forever lap to doze off in every day. If you’re looking for a tiny snuggler who’s ready to fill your home with love, Syd might just be your guy! Interested in making him part of your family? Apply directly at soul2soular.org 🐾 Pet of the Week Brought to you by Riverview Terrace Retirement Living. Every week we spotlight one lucky animal looking for their forever home. We’re proud to partner with these dedicated local rescues and organizations working hard to save lives in our community: - Saving Grace Humane Society - Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary - New Beginnings SPCA - Feral Cat Awareness Team - Love A Pit Rescue - Last Chance Animal Rescue 541Radio and Riverview Terrace are honored to support these amazing groups making such a positive difference for animals in Douglas County. Listen in, fall in love, and consider opening your heart and home. Your perfect Pet of the Week might be waiting for you right now! #PetOfTheWeek #AdoptDontShop #Soul2SoulAnimalRescue #541Radio #RiverviewTerrace #RoseburgPets #DouglasCountyRescues
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Best Country 103️ April 21, 2026

🐾 Pet of the Week: Meet Syd! 🐾 This week’s Pet of the Week is a little charmer named Syd from @Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary! Syd is a small male Chihuahua & Miniature Pinscher Mix who is truly the whole package. This sweet boy does great with both cats and dogs, and he’s currently working on his potty training. He loves snuggling up with his foster brother and is searching for that perfect forever lap to doze off in every day. If you’re looking for a tiny snuggler who’s ready to fill your home with love, Syd might just be your guy! Interested in making him part of your family? Apply directly at soul2soular.org 🐾 Pet of the Week Brought to you by Riverview Terrace Retirement Living. Every week we spotlight one lucky animal looking for their forever home. We’re proud to partner with these dedicated local rescues and organizations working hard to save lives in our community: - Saving Grace Humane Society - Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary - New Beginnings SPCA - Feral Cat Awareness Team - Love A Pit Rescue - Last Chance Animal Rescue 541Radio and Riverview Terrace are honored to support these amazing groups making such a positive difference for animals in Douglas County. Listen in, fall in love, and consider opening your heart and home. Your perfect Pet of the Week might be waiting for you right now! #PetOfTheWeek #AdoptDontShop #Soul2SoulAnimalRescue #541Radio #RiverviewTerrace #RoseburgPets #DouglasCountyRescues

If you missed out on Jason Aldean, don't worry we will have more to giveaway!!! 🚨 TICKET TO RIDE TUESDAY is BACK next week on Best Country 103 — and this time it’s personal. 😂 Brought to you by Del Rey Café — the only spot that serves coffee strong enough to handle Matt Rife’s set. Next Tuesday, we’re giving away tickets to see the one and only @Comedian Matt Rife on his Stay Golden World Tour at the Moda Center in Portland! This dude’s mouth is dangerous… and so is missing this show. Don’t be the person Matt roasts in the crowd because you couldn’t score tickets. Tune in NEXT TUESDAY, call 541-440-9103 when you hear the cue, and yell “I’m here to ride!” for your shot at playing the game of the day for a pair of tickets. Matt Rife doesn’t do boring. Neither do we. Stay Golden… or stay home. Your choice. 🔥 #MattRife #StayGoldenWorldTour #TicketToRideTuesday #BestCountry103 #DelReyCafe
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Best Country 103️ April 21, 2026

If you missed out on Jason Aldean, don't worry we will have more to giveaway!!! 🚨 TICKET TO RIDE TUESDAY is BACK next week on Best Country 103 — and this time it’s personal. 😂 Brought to you by Del Rey Café — the only spot that serves coffee strong enough to handle Matt Rife’s set. Next Tuesday, we’re giving away tickets to see the one and only @Comedian Matt Rife on his Stay Golden World Tour at the Moda Center in Portland! This dude’s mouth is dangerous… and so is missing this show. Don’t be the person Matt roasts in the crowd because you couldn’t score tickets. Tune in NEXT TUESDAY, call 541-440-9103 when you hear the cue, and yell “I’m here to ride!” for your shot at playing the game of the day for a pair of tickets. Matt Rife doesn’t do boring. Neither do we. Stay Golden… or stay home. Your choice. 🔥 #MattRife #StayGoldenWorldTour #TicketToRideTuesday #BestCountry103 #DelReyCafe

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Best Country 103️ April 21, 2026

Question of the day: What is your fondest or not so fondest memory of Elementary School?

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🎸 Hey Best Country 103 listeners! 🎸 Moon & Grubes are hittin’ the road and comin’ at ya LIVE from the 2026 JBCC Spring Fair! Saturday, May 2nd we will be coming to you live from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Aviva Health Parking Lot – 150 Kenneth Ford Dr. We’re broadcasting live with all the good vibes, great music, and that classic Best Country 103 energy! Come on out for a fun day of FREE activities including: - Thundering Water’s WOW Truck - Henna tattoos - Balloon artists - Face painting - And a whole lot more! Food will be available for purchase, so bring your appetite and your dancin’ boots! Whether you just wanna say hi, take a picture with the crew, or just kick back and enjoy the live broadcast — we’d love to see ya there! See you Saturday, May 2nd Douglas County! Let’s make it a good one! 🇺🇸
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Best Country 103️ April 20, 2026

🎸 Hey Best Country 103 listeners! 🎸 Moon & Grubes are hittin’ the road and comin’ at ya LIVE from the 2026 JBCC Spring Fair! Saturday, May 2nd we will be coming to you live from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Aviva Health Parking Lot – 150 Kenneth Ford Dr. We’re broadcasting live with all the good vibes, great music, and that classic Best Country 103 energy! Come on out for a fun day of FREE activities including: - Thundering Water’s WOW Truck - Henna tattoos - Balloon artists - Face painting - And a whole lot more! Food will be available for purchase, so bring your appetite and your dancin’ boots! Whether you just wanna say hi, take a picture with the crew, or just kick back and enjoy the live broadcast — we’d love to see ya there! See you Saturday, May 2nd Douglas County! Let’s make it a good one! 🇺🇸

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EUGENE — The Roseburg Indians had a seven-game winning streak come to an end and saw their undefeated Southwest Conference record erased in a 3-1 loss to the Sheldon Irish on Tuesday at Lane Community College. It was a nip-and-tuck game that never truly saw the momentum swing too far in one direction. Sheldon (9-7, 6-4 SWC) never trailed in the matchup, but had to hold off Roseburg (10-4, 6-1), which had several chances to snatch the lead.

EUGENE — The Roseburg Indians had a seven-game winning streak come to an end and...

News-Review has confirmed the identity of the juvenile, but has not published his name since he was not prosecuted as an adult. Previous testimony in the case confirmed that the juvenile had been in the custody of OYA previously, and court records confirm that he appeared before Judge Jason Thomas on multiple cases last year. Now, that judge is sending him back. On the morning of January 2, 2026, James Wade Gage, 60, was stabbed to death when he moved to intervene in a disturbance on Roseburg's Umpqua Greenway, the site of multiple tents and camps occupied by the unhoused community. The juvenile was arrested a few minutes later, after fleeing and jumping into the river. On Tuesday, Chief Deputy District Attorney Allison Eichmann confirmed that a knife recovered near the scene was confirmed to be the homicide weapon, as both James Gage's blood and the juvenile's DNA were found on the knife For more information please visit www.nrtoday.com

News-Review has confirmed the identity of the juvenile, but has not published his name since...

The former deputy director at Douglas CARES has filed a lawsuit against the agency and former board member and Douglas County District Attorney Rick Wesenberg, claiming she was forced out of her job after raising concerns about public safety and the misuse of funds. Tamara Terry filed the lawsuit April 3 in Douglas County District Court. It lists Douglas CARES and Wesenberg as defendants. Wesenberg declined to comment. Wesenberg and Douglas CARES are represented by Breanna Thompson, who is with the Salem firm Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C. Terry is represented by Portland attorney Diane S. Sykes, who did not return an email seeking comment. Terry is seeking just under $3.6 million, claiming she is the victim of whistleblower retaliation, wrongful discharge, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. She has requested a jury trial. For more information please visit www.nrtoday.com

The former deputy director at Douglas CARES has filed a lawsuit against the agency and...

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the Umpqua Valley hosted a forum of incumbents and candidates for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners (BOC) Tuesday evening at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. According to the LWV, as all three board positions are up for election in the May primary, all 13 candidates were invited to Tuesday's forum, including three incumbents who have all filed for re-election. 11 of the 13 were in attendance Tuesday night, responding to written questions submitted from the audience. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of the Umpqua Valley hosted a forum of incumbents...

SUTHERLIN — The South Umpqua softball team put Sutherlin in the dog pound with a 11-0 rout in six innings in a Class 3A Far West League game on Tuesday. The contest was stopped early due to the mercy rule. The Lancers (12-1, 4-0 FWL), who are No. 3 in the OSAA 3A power rankings and No. 5 in the coaches' poll, have won 12 straight games since a season-opening loss to Dayton. Pitching and hitting for the South Umpqua was Jasmine Morales. The senior pitched allowed just one hit in six innings, striking out 13 and walking three. Morales was 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs, including her team's only double and a home run. Following that act was Regan Ireland, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two home runs. Danika Richardson finished 3-for-4 with two RBIs and a homer. Dakota Gallego was 2-for-4 with an RBI and Shiloh Gilbert homered and knocked in three runs. "We started off pretty quick, but then lulled a little bit. By the fourth inning we picked it up." S.U. head coach JP Kelley said. When asked about Morales as a player, he said, "She's a fine leader. She's a workhorse, she's got a great attitude and has the team's best interest in mind." The Lancers have outscored their opponents 60-1 in league play. "I think we can (go unbeaten), as long as we show up and do our job every day," Kelley said. For Sutherlin (9-5, 1-3 FWL), freshman Maya Flora took the loss. She allowed 10 hits and 11 runs (eight earned) with six strikeouts and two walks. Freshman Kinzley Hughes had the lone hit for the Bulldogs. The two teams will face off again in a league doubleheader Friday in Tri City, beginning at 3 p.m. For more information please visit www.nrtoday.com

SUTHERLIN — The South Umpqua softball team put Sutherlin in the dog pound with a...

The Roseburg High School golf teams played host to the Roseburg Country Club Invitational on Monday. Sophomore Lana Silvestri led a 1-2-3 finish by the Roseburg girls with an 18-hold score of 70. Raeleigh Traviss was second (97) and Irelyn Weaver finished third (104). North Medford and South Medford also competed on the girls’ side. Grants Pass’ Carson Krauss was the medalist for the boys, shooting a 68. Ronan Wilkerson of South Medford was second (69). Senior Harrison Scott was Roseburg’s low scorer with an 80, followed by Graham Fisk (86) and Aaron Familio (88). Wyatt Winters led Douglas (77). South Medford (302) finished first in the team standings, while Roseburg (346) was fifth. The Roseburg girls are scheduled to host Junction City in a dual Wednesday at Bar Run. The RHS boys will head to Medford for an invitational at Centennial Golf Club on April 27. For More Information Please Visit www.Nrtoday.com

The Roseburg High School golf teams played host to the Roseburg Country Club Invitational on...

SUTHERLIN — Sophomore Camden Black pitched a complete-game three-hitter and South Umpqua/Days Creek won the opening game of a three-game Far West League baseball series, defeating Sutherlin 6-1 on Tuesday. Black gave up an unearned run, striking out 10 and walking none. The Lancers improved to 8-3 on the season and 3-1 in the FWL. "He's a very good all-around pitcher," Sutherlin coach Bret Prock said of Black. "He mixes his off-speed pitches really well, and he's definitely a competitor." Braxton Hamilton was 2-for-4 with a run, and Crew Donner went 2-for-4 with a run and RBI for South Umpqua/Days Creek. Adam Whetzel was 1-for-2 with two walks and a run. Riley Cortes doubled, and Jake Narkiewicz and Aaron Lepre contributed singles for the Bulldogs (7-7, 2-2). Cortes scored Sutherlin's lone run in the fifth on an error. Jackson Tillett took the loss, getting relieved by Cameron King in the fourth. The pair allowed five hits and two earned runs with six strikeouts and three walks. "I thought those two competed," Prock said. "We needed to give them more support (defensively)." The Bulldogs committed five errors in the contest. "That was the difference," Prock said. The two teams are scheduled to play a doubleheader Friday at O'Malley Field in Tri City, beginning at 3 p.m. "I'm not upset with the effort today," Prock said. "We need to do a better job at the plate." for more information please visit www.nrtoday.com

SUTHERLIN — Sophomore Camden Black pitched a complete-game three-hitter and South Umpqua/Days Creek won the...

From Cougar to Wolf. Daye Stone was named as the next superintendent by the Days Creek Charter School board of directors on Monday. He will start July 1, succeeding Joe LaFountaine, who plans to retire again. Daye serves as the superintendent and K-5 elementary principal at Prospect Charter School, where he has been for four years. He has over seven years of teaching combined with 22 years of administration in Montana and Oregon, ranging from elementary, middle school and high school principal; director at community college; and district superintendent. He has also coached football, basketball and track. "I am humbled, honored, and excited to return home after a 29 year educational journey to serve the community I grew up in," Stone said in a statement. Stone said he is looking forward to listening, learning and working with everyone at the school, on top of the strong foundation that is already in place. He said he is honored to rejoin the community that shows so much care for the students and staff at the school and their future. For more information please visit www.nrtoday.com

From Cougar to Wolf.

Daye Stone was named as the next superintendent by the Days...

REEDSPORT — The Douglas County District Attorney's Office filed additional charges Monday morning against Pamela Anne Westfall, 41, of Reedsport, on suspicion of causing a house fire Thursday night that reportedly took the lives of two men. Westfall is now accused of two counts of first-degree murder, and two counts of second-degree murder, although the number of deceased victims did not increase over the weekend, according to court documents. The two counts of first-degree murder allege that an each man was intentionally killed alongside a second victim, as part of the same criminal episode. The two counts of second-degree murder allege that those same two deaths occurred in the course of arson being committed. Oregon statutes allow for multiple counts of criminal homicide to be charged for a single victim, under multiple theories as to how that illegal homicide was committed. The charge that multiple forms of homicide were committed against a single victim is then addressed at sentencing, if multiple convictions occur pursuant to a single victim. For more information please visit www.nrtoday.com

REEDSPORT — The Douglas County District Attorney's Office filed additional charges Monday morning against Pamela...

A $20 million lawsuit filed against Douglas County by the father of a teenage boy who drowned at Ben Irving Reservoir was dealt a major setback last week when the judge in the case ruled that two key witnesses will not be allowed to testify at trial. Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Benjamin Bloom, who is presiding over the case, issued his ruling Friday. He did so because Trevor Case, the father of 15-year-old Myles Martin Swenson, did not turn over his cell phone to defense attorneys for months despite, repeatedly being ordered to do so. The phone is thought to have text messages and social media posts that are connected to the incident, including Case reaching out to speak to people who witnessed the incident, said Salem attorney Aaron P. Hisel. He is representing the county and former Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputy Darrell Norton, who was driving a rescue boat and is also named in the lawsuit. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

A $20 million lawsuit filed against Douglas County by the father of a teenage boy...

WINSTON — Ian Markert said he started arm wrestling his dad since he was little, and he arm wrestles with other children at his school. When he heard about the Roseburg Arm Wrestling Club about two months ago, he decided to start attending the Friday afternoon practices to get better at the sport. "It's amazing. I really love arm wrestling, and it used to just be this activity that I did in high school, but now I get to compete," the 15-year-old from Roseburg said. "I like practicing with my friends. It's really fun, but in competition, it's really nice to meet some cool people." He first attended the Bronze Crown tournament in March, following it up with the Silver Crown on Saturday in the Winston Community Center. He said on Saturday, he was in both the youth and professional brackets, for his first time competing against in the pros. He said each time he competes, his technique has changed afterwards. He learns from practices and his opponent when in competition, mentally noting different moves they make and how it helps. He said he mostly used strength in his wins when he first started, but now he knows more technique and what moves to make on opponents and he sees a difference in his pulls. Event organizer Chelsea LaLande said the event was a little smaller than the first event, the Bronze Crown held last month, but that was to be expected with everything else happening in the arm wrestling community now. Other tournaments are taking precedent, such as the 2026 International Federation of Armwrestling (IFA) United States National Armwrestling Championship next week in Ohio. With a few local arm wrestlers planning to attend nationals, rest and recuperation is key, not risking injury or tiredness by joining the local competition. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

WINSTON — Ian Markert said he started arm wrestling his dad since he was little,...

REEDSPORT — The Rotary and Lions clubs of Reedsport hosted candidates for Douglas County Commissioner Thursday night at the Reedsport Community Center. 10 of the 13 candidates, including all three incumbents, made the trip although it was a short drive for one of the candidates. Each speaker gave a preamble on their candidacy, followed by an answer to a common question posed by Forrest Hill of Reedsport Rotarian Forrest Hill: what they believe to be the most important issue facing Douglas County. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

REEDSPORT — The Rotary and Lions clubs of Reedsport hosted candidates for Douglas County Commissioner...

The weather was gorgeous for the 49th running of the Jim Robinson Twilight Invitational track and field meet at Roseburg High School's Finlay Field, and impressive performances could be found all over on Saturday. Twenty-two schools took part in the meet. The boys 4x400-meter relay team of David Schmid, Caden Moon, Joseph Latham and McLane Stedman capped off a strong showing by Roseburg with a victory in 3 minutes, 19.82 seconds — just missing their school record of 3:19.33 set at last year's Class 6A State Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene. It was a meet record for the speedy quartet. "That was fun to watch," Roseburg coach Nathan Eckman said. "So proud of those guys." The Indians got individual wins from Schmid in the 200 (22.44), Latham in the 800 (1:57.64) and Emery Hurtienne in the high jump (6-2). Placing second were RJ Elliott in the 300 hurdles (41.56), and the 4x400 relay quartet of Adam Lookabaugh, Schmid, Stedman and Moon (43.39). "It was wonderful. Great to see all of our kids compete in all 17 events," Eckman said. Glide shined among the local small schools, with Clara Kercher winning the girls 800 (2:29.25), Kara Anderson taking first in the girls discus (119-10) and second in the shot put (34-0), and Halle Goodman finishing second in the varsity girls 3,000 (11:00.68). Hurtienne, a junior, fell short of his personal record of 6-6 in the high jump, but was pleased to beat the field on his home track. Days Creek's Joseph Young finished fourth (5-10), while Douglas' Elijah Salas (5-8, PR) and Korven Wilson (5-6) were fifth and seventh, respectively. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The weather was gorgeous for the 49th running of the Jim Robinson Twilight Invitational track...

DAYS CREEK — The gym at Days Creek Charter School was filled with people looking all around the room at the displays, art and other items in the room, all created by students at the school. The Night to Shine Academic/Arts Fair allowed the students to display their science display boards, art projects — both individual and group ones — and other cool things they made at school. It was also a good night for the superintendent finalists to show up and mingle with the community that one of them could be serving next year. The board selected two finalists, Daye Stone and Corrine Buich. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

DAYS CREEK — The gym at Days Creek Charter School was filled with people looking...

The Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby, in partnership with Powerhouse Electric, has funded and installed a permanent backup generator at the Rock Creek Hatchery, which will support its North Umpqua spring Chinook rearing program. Frequent summer and fall power outages have posed ongoing challenges for hatchery operations, which rely on continuous access to clean, filtered water through drum filtration and UV treatment systems, Tina Roy, a member of the Derby Committee, said in a news release. “These systems are essential to maintaining the health and survival of juvenile fish during a critical stage of development," she said. Recognizing the need for a long-term solution, the Derby invested in the purchase of a generator-eliminating the need for costly annual rentals and ensuring reliable, uninterrupted operation for years to come, Roy said. Powerhouse Electric further demonstrated its community commitment through an in-kind donation, providing expertise and services for the research, procurement, delivery, installation, and operator training associated with the project, she said. This enhancement is expected to significantly improve fish survival rates, enabling the hatchery to release strong, healthy smolts that will return as harvestable adult Chinook for both ocean and freshwater fisheries, said Roy, who is also program manager for Douglas Timber Operators. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby, in partnership with Powerhouse Electric, has funded and installed a...

Performance: Won the 800 with a personal best 2:27.81 in the Prefontaine Rotary Invitatational. Has also set PRs this season in the 400 (1:03.54) and 100 (13.82). Is a returning state placer in the javelin with a PR of 112-10 last year. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Performance: Won the 800 with a personal best 2:27.81 in the Prefontaine Rotary Invitatational. Has...

Performance: Ran a leg on the first-place 4x400 relay (3:24.17) along with Caden Moon, Joseph Latham and McLane Stedman, won the 200 (22.44) and finished second in the 100 (11.37) in the Prefontaine Rotary Invitational. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Performance: Ran a leg on the first-place 4x400 relay (3:24.17) along with Caden Moon, Joseph...

When Patrick Hull retired as executive director of the Roseburg Veterans' Affairs (VA) Health Care System, it seemed like the endpoint of his career. But after another local health care leader's recent departure, he's stepping back in. In a media statement, Aviva Health announced Hull was appointed by the organization's Board of Directors as interim CEO. His appointment follows the departure of former-CEO KC Bolton, who stepped down last week. "I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role and support the Aviva Health team and community here in in Douglas County. Aviva Health plays an important role in providing access to care, and I’m focused on listening, learning and supporting the staff who deliver that care every day," Hull wrote. "There’s a solid foundation in place, and my priority is to ensure continuity, stability and continued focus on our patients and community." Hull comes into the role with over 30 years in healthcare leadership. Following work as a phlebotomist, her served as the regional health care planning manager and assistant capital asset manager with VISN 10. Hull also served as the Veteran's Health Administration activations program manager, overseeing a budget between $600 million and $1.2 billion dollars. In Illinois, he was instrumental in merging the North Chicago VA Medical Center and Navy Hospital into the Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Before arriving at the Roseburg VA Health Care System in 2023, he also served as interim medical center director of the Western Colorado Health Care System in 2019. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

When Patrick Hull retired as executive director of the Roseburg Veterans' Affairs (VA) Health Care...

On Wednesday the Douglas County Board of Commissioners held a meeting in which they approved grant agreements for community services and a park rehabilitation and discussed the drafting of a resolution on homelessness. Two grant agreements were approved by the board. The first of these is between the county and the State of Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) for $1,071,020 for the Improving People's Access to Community-Based Treatment, Supports, and Services (IMPACTS) Grant program. According to the CJC, the program aims to address shortages of community services for people with mental health or substance use disorders, possibly resulting in criminal justice involvement, hospitalizations or institutionalizations. This grant agreement supports programs which service these individuals such as mobile crisis and sobering center resources, detox services and crisis resolution rooms. It also supports Chadwick Clubhouse, an organization providing non-clinical support for people struggling with mental health. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

On Wednesday the Douglas County Board of Commissioners held a meeting in which they approved...

KEIZER — Despite blustery, cold and wet conditions, the Roseburg Indians managed to overcome the Sprague Olympians 10-4 in a nonleague game Tuesday night at Roto Rooter Park at Volcanoes Stadium. The victory stretched Roseburg's winning streak to seven games and concluded the nonleague portion of the schedule for the Indians. Roseburg (10-3) returns to Southwest Conference play on Tuesday at Sheldon. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

KEIZER — Despite blustery, cold and wet conditions, the Roseburg Indians managed to overcome the...