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Best Country 103️ June 10, 2026

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🎉 Teacher of the Month: Final Winner! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce Josiah Buster from Roseburg High School as our final Teacher of the Month! Josiah and his amazing students celebrated this well-deserved honor, and we couldn’t be prouder. Great teachers don’t just teach... they inspire, support, and shape the future of our community! A huge thank you to all the incredible educators who make a difference every day. As we wrap up another successful school year, we want to congratulate all students, teachers, and staff on a fantastic year filled with growth, learning, and memories. You did it! 👏 Thank you to our generous sponsors: - Rogue Credit Union - BCI / Brooke Communications - 541radio.com Congrats again, Josiah! Your passion and dedication are truly appreciated. ❤️ #TeacherOfTheMonth #RoseburgHighSchool #ThankATeacher #EndOfSchoolYear
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Best Country 103️ June 9, 2026

🎉 Teacher of the Month: Final Winner! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce Josiah Buster from Roseburg High School as our final Teacher of the Month! Josiah and his amazing students celebrated this well-deserved honor, and we couldn’t be prouder. Great teachers don’t just teach... they inspire, support, and shape the future of our community! A huge thank you to all the incredible educators who make a difference every day. As we wrap up another successful school year, we want to congratulate all students, teachers, and staff on a fantastic year filled with growth, learning, and memories. You did it! 👏 Thank you to our generous sponsors: - Rogue Credit Union - BCI / Brooke Communications - 541radio.com Congrats again, Josiah! Your passion and dedication are truly appreciated. ❤️ #TeacherOfTheMonth #RoseburgHighSchool #ThankATeacher #EndOfSchoolYear

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We told you about next month's Ticket To Ride Tuesdays with Chris Stapleton, Jason Aldean, Riley Green and Cody Jinks tickets.... BUT, we haven't forgot about our Luke Bryan fans wanting another chance to see him on the Word on the Street tour at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend on August 6th with Drew Baldridge, Shane Profitt, Karley Scott Collins and DJ ROCK!!!! We will be bringing you another chance at a pair of Luke Bryan tickets when we are out at the Sutherlin Throwdown!!!! Come on out for a great time, stop by the booth for your chance to snag our final pair of tickets to this show!!! Who is gunning to win these tickets?!
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Best Country 103️ June 9, 2026

We told you about next month's Ticket To Ride Tuesdays with Chris Stapleton, Jason Aldean, Riley Green and Cody Jinks tickets.... BUT, we haven't forgot about our Luke Bryan fans wanting another chance to see him on the Word on the Street tour at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend on August 6th with Drew Baldridge, Shane Profitt, Karley Scott Collins and DJ ROCK!!!! We will be bringing you another chance at a pair of Luke Bryan tickets when we are out at the Sutherlin Throwdown!!!! Come on out for a great time, stop by the booth for your chance to snag our final pair of tickets to this show!!! Who is gunning to win these tickets?!

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🎟️ ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE 44TH ANNUAL South Douglas Rodeo! 🎟️ Best Country 103 listeners! Father’s Day Weekend just got even better! We’re giving you the chance to win free tickets to the 44th South Douglas Rodeo happening June 20 & 21, 2026 at the Tri City Horsemen Arena in Myrtle Creek, OR. How to Enter: Go to 541radio.com and submit your entry today! Winners will be selected daily starting June 15–19th. https://541radio.com/2026/06/05/south-douglas-rodeo-giveaway/ Event Details & Ticket Pricing: - Performance Time: 1:00 PM both days - Gates Open: 11:00 AM - Admission Prices (at the gate): - $10 for ages 13 and up - FREE for ages 12 & under with a paid adult This is a perfect family-friendly event for Father’s Day Weekend! Expect classic rodeo action including bull riding, roping, barrel racing, and exciting Youth Events (Sheep Riding, Calf Riding, Steer Riding, Jr. Barrel Racing, Stick Horse Race, and Goat Tying). There’s also a Parade on Saturday at 11:00 AM in downtown Myrtle Creek and a Rodeo Breakfast Saturday morning at the Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge. Established in 1982, the South Douglas Rodeo is a beloved community tradition packed with thrills, fun, and Western hospitality. Don’t miss out — enter now at 541radio.com for your chance to win tickets! Who’s taking their dad to the rodeo this year? Drop a comment and tag someone you’d bring with you! #SouthDouglasRodeo #BestCountry103 #KRSB #MyrtleCreekRodeo #FathersDayWeekend #RodeoTickets #541radio
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Best Country 103️ June 9, 2026

🎟️ ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO THE 44TH ANNUAL South Douglas Rodeo! 🎟️ Best Country 103 listeners! Father’s Day Weekend just got even better! We’re giving you the chance to win free tickets to the 44th South Douglas Rodeo happening June 20 & 21, 2026 at the Tri City Horsemen Arena in Myrtle Creek, OR. How to Enter: Go to 541radio.com and submit your entry today! Winners will be selected daily starting June 15–19th. https://541radio.com/2026/06/05/south-douglas-rodeo-giveaway/ Event Details & Ticket Pricing: - Performance Time: 1:00 PM both days - Gates Open: 11:00 AM - Admission Prices (at the gate): - $10 for ages 13 and up - FREE for ages 12 & under with a paid adult This is a perfect family-friendly event for Father’s Day Weekend! Expect classic rodeo action including bull riding, roping, barrel racing, and exciting Youth Events (Sheep Riding, Calf Riding, Steer Riding, Jr. Barrel Racing, Stick Horse Race, and Goat Tying). There’s also a Parade on Saturday at 11:00 AM in downtown Myrtle Creek and a Rodeo Breakfast Saturday morning at the Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge. Established in 1982, the South Douglas Rodeo is a beloved community tradition packed with thrills, fun, and Western hospitality. Don’t miss out — enter now at 541radio.com for your chance to win tickets! Who’s taking their dad to the rodeo this year? Drop a comment and tag someone you’d bring with you! #SouthDouglasRodeo #BestCountry103 #KRSB #MyrtleCreekRodeo #FathersDayWeekend #RodeoTickets #541radio

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Best Country 103 is thrilled to be part of something special Saturday, June 27th! Come on out to B&D Meats in Roseburg, OR. Meat Sale is 9am to 4pm and BBQ is from 11am to 6pm for the Customer Appreciation Meat Sale and Rusty Young Cancer Fundraiser BBQ hosted by our good friends at B&D Meats and Part-Timers BBQ! This is going to be an all-day celebration filled with delicious BBQ, great community vibes, awesome music, and a chance to support one of your own — local heroes Rusty Young in his fight against Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. 25% of all BBQ proceeds will go directly toward his treatment and expenses. We’ll be there live with the Best Country 103 Crew from 11am to 2pm bringing the energy, the tunes, and good times! Whether you’re grabbing some amazing meats from B&D, enjoying the BBQ from Part-Timers, or just soaking up the country atmosphere, this is the perfect way to spend your Saturday doing good while having fun, getting in on some great Meat prices and eating some delicious BBQ. Mark your calendars — let’s pack the place and show Rusty and his family how strong our community is when we come together! 🇺🇸🔥 More Information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2753641128368799 See you there, Douglas County! 🤠❤️ #BestCountry103 #BDMeats #PartTimersBBQ #SupportRusty #RoseburgStrong
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Best Country 103️ June 9, 2026

Best Country 103 is thrilled to be part of something special Saturday, June 27th! Come on out to B&D Meats in Roseburg, OR. Meat Sale is 9am to 4pm and BBQ is from 11am to 6pm for the Customer Appreciation Meat Sale and Rusty Young Cancer Fundraiser BBQ hosted by our good friends at B&D Meats and Part-Timers BBQ! This is going to be an all-day celebration filled with delicious BBQ, great community vibes, awesome music, and a chance to support one of your own — local heroes Rusty Young in his fight against Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. 25% of all BBQ proceeds will go directly toward his treatment and expenses. We’ll be there live with the Best Country 103 Crew from 11am to 2pm bringing the energy, the tunes, and good times! Whether you’re grabbing some amazing meats from B&D, enjoying the BBQ from Part-Timers, or just soaking up the country atmosphere, this is the perfect way to spend your Saturday doing good while having fun, getting in on some great Meat prices and eating some delicious BBQ. Mark your calendars — let’s pack the place and show Rusty and his family how strong our community is when we come together! 🇺🇸🔥 More Information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2753641128368799 See you there, Douglas County! 🤠❤️ #BestCountry103 #BDMeats #PartTimersBBQ #SupportRusty #RoseburgStrong

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Best Country 103️ June 9, 2026

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👑 BEST DAD IN THE 541! 👑 Does your dad deserve the title of Best Dad in the 541? Now's your chance to tell us why! Share your story at 541radio.com and your dad could win a Hellgate Jetboat Excursions Dinner Excursion for 2 — an unforgettable adventure on the beautiful Rogue River! 🚤 Dinner Excursion for 2 from Hellgate Jetboat Excursions ❤️ Tell us why your dad is the best 🖥️ Enter now at 541radio.com 📅 Winner selected June 15th Whether he's your biggest supporter, your role model, or the guy who always knows how to make you laugh, we want to hear what makes your dad one of a kind. Enter today and help crown the Best Dad in the 541! https://541radio.com/2026/06/01/best-dad-in-the-541/ #BestDadInThe541 #FathersDay #BestCountry103 #541Radio #HellgateJetboatExcursions
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Best Country 103️ June 8, 2026

👑 BEST DAD IN THE 541! 👑 Does your dad deserve the title of Best Dad in the 541? Now's your chance to tell us why! Share your story at 541radio.com and your dad could win a Hellgate Jetboat Excursions Dinner Excursion for 2 — an unforgettable adventure on the beautiful Rogue River! 🚤 Dinner Excursion for 2 from Hellgate Jetboat Excursions ❤️ Tell us why your dad is the best 🖥️ Enter now at 541radio.com 📅 Winner selected June 15th Whether he's your biggest supporter, your role model, or the guy who always knows how to make you laugh, we want to hear what makes your dad one of a kind. Enter today and help crown the Best Dad in the 541! https://541radio.com/2026/06/01/best-dad-in-the-541/ #BestDadInThe541 #FathersDay #BestCountry103 #541Radio #HellgateJetboatExcursions

Spring is here and that means it is time to get out in the garden or work on a project!!! Listen next Monday for a chance to win a $30 Gift Certificate to Mignola Farms!!!!
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Best Country 103️ June 8, 2026

Spring is here and that means it is time to get out in the garden or work on a project!!! Listen next Monday for a chance to win a $30 Gift Certificate to Mignola Farms!!!!

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In their June 8 meeting, the Roseburg City Council tackled a packed agenda to pass an ordinance regarding sanctuary law compliance, appoint a pro-tem city manager and homeless commission member, discuss the city's homelessness priorities and more. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

In their June 8 meeting, the Roseburg City Council tackled a packed agenda to pass...

🎉 Teacher of the Month: Final Winner! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce Josiah Buster from Roseburg High School as our final Teacher of the Month! Josiah and his amazing students celebrated this well-deserved honor, and we couldn’t be prouder. Great teachers don’t just teach... they inspire, support, and shape the future of our community! A huge thank you to all the incredible educators who make a difference every day. As we wrap up another successful school year, we want to congratulate all students, teachers, and staff on a fantastic year filled with growth, learning, and memories. You did it! 👏 Thank you to our generous sponsors: - Rogue Credit Union - BCI / Brooke Communications - 541radio.com Congrats again, Josiah! Your passion and dedication are truly appreciated. ❤️ #TeacherOfTheMonth #RoseburgHighSchool #ThankATeacher #EndOfSchoolYear

🎉 Teacher of the Month: Final Winner! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce Josiah Buster...

Caps flying through the air. The iconic tune of "The Pomp and Circumstance Marches." The flash of a camera as diplomas are passed. The cheers, whistles and hollers from a crowd of proud families. On Saturday, these sights and sounds were a commonality in cities across Douglas County as several schools held graduation ceremonies for their senior classes. At least five high schools held their graduations over the weekend: Roseburg High School (RHS), Sutherlin High School (SHS), Douglas High School (DHS), North Douglas High School (NDHS) and Glide High School (GHS). For all involved, it was a chance to celebrate the conclusion of over a decade of primary school education. RHS principal Dave Vickery, graduation is not only a closing chapter, but the start of a new one. For More information please visit www.nrtoday.com

Caps flying through the air. The iconic tune of "The Pomp and Circumstance Marches." The...

EUGENE — Rudy Vasquez said the South Umpqua/Days Creek high schools baseball team went into Saturday confident it could win. "We were very confident that we were going to win this game," Vasquez said of the Lancers' mentality beforehand. And win they did. The No. 7 Lancers put together a 5-1 victory over No. 1 Taft on Saturday in the Class 3A OSAA state baseball championship game at PK Park in Eugene. This is the Lancers's first state title since 2022 For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

EUGENE — Rudy Vasquez said the South Umpqua/Days Creek high schools baseball team went into...

EUGENE — The Vale High School softball team did what no other team in the state could – ended the season undefeated “30 and 0, that’s hard to do,” the Vikings’ head coach Cirbi Morrison said. “This group of girls, they were just made to win it. We’ve had this goal since last year, and they’ve had their heads down, working for it, and we’re just so stoked, super excited.” The No. 1 Vale High School softball team completed the season with a 1-0 victory over No. 2 South Umpqua on Friday in the Class 3A OSAA State Softball Championship. The game, held at Jane Sanders Stadium at the University of Oregon, lasted nine innings. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com.

EUGENE — The Vale High School softball team did what no other team in the...

The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) is currently responding to a blaze, dubbed the Kent Creek Fire, southwest of Winston. Fire suppression efforts expected to continue through the day. According to DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope, the association first responded to the fire at around 1 a.m. this morning. As of 8 a.m., it is estimated at around 12–15 acres in size but currently poses no threats to structures or homes. "DFPA and as well as ODF resources are on that fire," Pope said. "They currently have it 100% trailed...we gave engines on scene, also including DFPA's heavy equipment, which are dozers." This is a developing story. For more information and to follow fire updates, visit the Douglas Forest Protective Association.

The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) is currently responding to a blaze, dubbed the Kent...

The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) is currently responding to a blaze, dubbed the Kent Creek Fire southwest of Winston, with fire suppression efforts expected to continue through the day. According to DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope, the association first responded to the fire at around 1 a.m. this morning. As of 8 a.m., it is estimated at around 12–15 acres in size but currently poses no threats to structures or homes. "DFPA and as well as ODF resources are on that fire," Pope said. "They currently have it 100% trailed...we gave engines on scene, also including DFPA's heavy equipment, which are dozers." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) is currently responding to a blaze, dubbed the Kent...

The Cuckoo Clock opens Thursday night at Umpqua Actors Community Theater. A synopsis said the play is an exploration of family bonds, loss and the complexities of growing up amidst adversity. It centers on Ethel, a weary grandmother in her sixties, raising her troubled fifteen-year-old grandson, Mark. The story is filled with themes of love regret, and the scars left by a troubled past. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Cuckoo Clock opens Thursday night at Umpqua Actors Community Theater.

A synopsis said the...

On Wednesday, the Oregon Board of Parole denied a bid for the release of Dustin Wallace, convicted in 2012 for the murder and rape of 5-year-old Sahara Dwight at a west Roseburg home in 2010. Wallace, now age 32, was tried as an adult after the crime took place when he was 16. Wallace was from Oklahoma but was visiting his father, who was in a relationship with the girl’s mother at the time of the crime. During a nearly six-hour hearing at the Oregon State Prison in Salem, Wallace said he did not believe he should be released yet. Wallace said, “I’m not ready”, and cited a need for further personal growth and treatment for his behavior. Wallace told the board he felt he could safely return to society in between one and three years. Wallace expressed remorse for the crime during a portion of the hearing and stated he didn’t want the victim’s family to endure additional trauma by participating in the hearing. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

On Wednesday, the Oregon Board of Parole denied a bid for the release of Dustin...

Most fine artworks are stationary, unmoving from where they were places as fixtures of a space or setting. But this week, two Roseburg High School (RHS) students got the chance to see their works in a unique context; Not in a gallery and not as a wall mural, but on wheels. On Thursday, Roseburg Disposal presented the winners of a local art contest, Bailey Wilcox and Sage Polomares, with $500 prizes and unveiled two new wraps on the side of the company's garbage trucks which feature their art. The winners were both students of RHS art instructor Mary Eckman, who collaborated with Roseburg Disposal to turn a class assignment into an opportunity for the public to celebrate student arts. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

Most fine artworks are stationary, unmoving from where they were places as fixtures of a...

As summer approaches, cities across Douglas County are finalizing their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. On Tuesday, Myrtle Creek became one of the first to do so when the city approved their 2026-27 budget and urban renewal general fund and debated changes to the Urban Renewal District Building Improvement Grant Program. After deliberations, the Myrtle Creek City Council approved the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 budget, which totals to $22,910,521, an increase from the FY 2025-26 budget total of $19,401,862. The majority of that larger budget is due to sizable increases for the public safety fund, which increased from the FY 2025-26 total of $105,707 to $2,609,585, and the sewer utility fund, which increased from a total of $2,417,055 go $3,821,963. According to City of Myrtle Creek Finance Officer Lesley Hiscocks, the increase to the former is due to seismic improvements to the Myrtle Creek Police Department, funded by a grant which does not require a match. As for the sewer utility fund, the increase is due to the city taking over operation at the Myrtle Creek Golf Course, which the city took over in May 1. "We've owned the golf course, but always leased it out in the past," Hiscocks said. "The company that was running it decided not to continue their lease and we didn't have anybody come forward that was eligible to run it, so we decided as a city to run it. We added a whole new department (for) the golf course. It includes employment, mowers and carts." After approving the budget and concluding their city council meeting, the council reconvened as the City of Myrtle Creek Urban Renewal Agency, where they approved the urban renewal general fund, which amounts to $1,926,288 for FY 2026-27. For More Information Please visit www.nrtoday.com

As summer approaches, cities across Douglas County are finalizing their budgets for the upcoming fiscal...

On Tuesday, the Winston City Council held a meeting in which they approved an ordinance imposing a moratorium on new or additional marijuana business licenses. During the city meeting, the council moved to adopt Ordinance No. 26-273, which places a permanent moratorium on issuing new and additional marijuana business licenses. The ordinance does not affect existing marijuana business licenses. According to Winston City Manager Thomas McIntosh, the ordinance’s purpose is to comply with House Bill 4121, which went into effect in March 2024. The bill imposes restrictions on the amount of marijuana business licenses an area may have based on the size of its 21-and-older population. According to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, HB 4121 requires the commission to only accept new production and retail licenses when there is not more than one active license per 7,500 estimated 21-and-older residents. According to Ordinance No. 26-273, Winston currently only has one active license with a population of 5,607 21-and-older residents. The adoption of the ordinance comes after the council approved Ordinance No. 75-724, which allows recreational marijuana facilities to operate within Winston, in August 2025. In an October 2025 interview, McIntosh said the city estimates an additional $120,000 in revenue per year to be raised. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

On Tuesday, the Winston City Council held a meeting in which they approved an ordinance...

TRI CITY — South Umpqua High School's Jasmine Morales threw 17 strikeouts en route to a shutout victory against the Yamhill-Carlton softball team on Tuesday in Tri City. "I was just working on not trying to overthrow, not trying to overpower them, but really just working on my spin and location to try to just disrupt the batters, just throw them off," Morales said. The No. 2 South Umpqua softball team defeated No. 3 Yamhill-Carlton 5-0 on Tuesday in the semifinal game. Yamhill-Carlton ends the season 26-4 overall. "Overall just everyone did good, like locking in and really just focusing on the game and not letting anything like get into their mind like nerves or anything," Morales said. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

TRI CITY — South Umpqua High School's Jasmine Morales threw 17 strikeouts en route to...

CRESWELL — The Lancers are taking their game all the way to PK Park. The South Umpqua/Days Creek high schools baseball team held on against Creswell for a 4-1 win on Tuesday in a OSAA Class 3A state baseball semifinal game at Creswell High School. The Bulldogs took the lead in the bottom of the second inning, but in the top of the fourth Camden Black hit the double to start off, and the rest of the Lancers caught on. Trace Esterbrook drove Black in another double, then Crew Donner smacked a single to score Esterbrook and take the lead. "Then we added a couple runs, and then held on through some excitement, and got an exciting victory," Lancers head coach Steve Stebbins said. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

CRESWELL — The Lancers are taking their game all the way to PK Park.

The...

On Monday, representatives from the Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley (BGCUV) and Panda Express met to celebrate the grand opening of the club's newest resource for enriching the lives of children: a Panda Cares Center of Hope. Built into a renovated room within the club, the center serves as a multi-use learning space where youth can, among other uses, receive help with homework, read, play or take a break to self-regulate emotions. Among the center's features are educational games and books, toys and a smart board. BGCUV CEO Troy Johns said the center helps the club access new resources for children. "You get to bring all of the knowledge that's been developing over time that you haven't been able to finance," Johns said. "With an opportunity like this and this kind of community support, we get to bring the latest and greatest to the youth here." The renovation was made possible with a $45,000 donation-funded grant from the Panda Cares Foundation, a philanthropic branch of the Panda Express corporation. According to BGCUV CEO Troy Johns, over 300 clubs received applications for grants, with BGCUV among the 50 selected and the first to launch its Center of Hope this year. Helping cut the ribbon for the center was Isaac Heard, general manager of Roseburg's Panda Express location, who was a member of the year at the BGCUV in his own childhood. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

On Monday, representatives from the Boys & Girls Club of the Umpqua Valley (BGCUV) and...

When Peppypotamus closed its Roseburg location on May 1, Douglas County families lost not just a place to buy and trade-in used children's clothing and childcare supplies, but a place to build community. Now, a new business is carrying on its spirit in the same location. On June 1, Timber Tots Trading Company celebrated its soft opening at 250 NE Garden Valley Blvd., welcoming in customers to browse their collection of resale children's clothing, toys, books, shoes, maternity wear, childcare supplies and more. The business is the brainchild of owner Kristen Mead, a former three-year employee of Peppypotamus who was approached by her former bosses to take over the space. A mother herself, Mead said she's enthusiastic about bringing affordable options to parents. "It was a very quick, rapid process. We found out, bought it, switched it all over in, like, a month," Mead said. "I'm very glad we were able to make it happen because I know, for me, my first thought was 'I don't even know what it's going to look like to clothe my kids now,' so we are so excited." Like its predecessor, Timber Tots functions as a trade-in resale store where customers can bring in used items for store credit. However, Mead said the business also allows customers to donate their credit to local organizations, such as Safe Haven Maternity Home or The Hope Clinic, to help them support families in need of resources. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

When Peppypotamus closed its Roseburg location on May 1, Douglas County families lost not just...

EUGENE — Collin Groth of Glide High School said he couldn't believe it when he saw his name at the top of the standings on the screen after the 400-meter race on Friday. "I didn't think it was real at first," Groth said. "It was crazy. "I feel amazing, I knew it was going to be a good race, everyone else had an amazing race. It was just super surprising to be here, and be able to do that." Groth won the 400 meters in the boys Class 3A category at the 2026 OSAA State Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene. The meet stretched Thursday-Saturday, with most small school athletes competing Thursday and Friday while Roseburg athletes saw field time on Saturday with other big school competitors. Groth, a sophomore, used a personal-best 49.55 seconds to win the 400m title. He placed third in the 200m with a time of 22.83 seconds and ended in fifth place in the long jump finals (21-0.75). He said throughout the season, the Glide track and field team as a whole seemed to be more serious and intentional in practices. "We've adapted a lot more this year," Groth said. "So practices have been a lot more serious, and we've just gotten a lot better because of that." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

EUGENE — Collin Groth of Glide High School said he couldn't believe it when he...