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Best Country 103️ February 25, 2026

Moon & Grubes from Best Country 103 are packing up the studio and heading straight to the heart of the action—going LIVE from the 2026 Umpqua Valley Home Builders Home & Garden Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds! 🎙️🏠🌱📻 Join your favorite morning crew this Saturday, February 28th from 11am to 1pm as we broadcast live right from the bustling show floor—cranking out the best country tunes, dishing out awesome giveaways, putting the spotlight on top local vendors, and dishing up all the fresh spring home & garden inspiration you need to kick off the season! 🌷 We'll be roaming the aisles for live interviews, so if you see us out, say howdy, talk with us, and you could walk away with some sweet certificates as well as tell Da'Roadie you want to sign up to win @Chris Stapleton tickets for his show in July! 😎🤠 Presented by the Umpqua Valley Home Builders Association, this is the premier event to jumpstart your spring projects: - Expert home improvement tips & trending ideas - Gardening pros sharing their best advice - Local vendors offering killer deals - Everything to refresh your home, yard, and outdoor spaces! 📅 Show Hours: - Friday, Feb 27: 10am–6pm - Saturday, Feb 28: 9am–6pm - Sunday, March 1: 10am–4pm 🎟 Admission: - $8 general - OR just $5 when you bring 2 cans of food to donate to UCAN/Feeding Umpqua! - FREE all day Sunday! Whether you're tuning in on the radio for that live broadcast energy with Moon & Grubes or coming out to explore the home & garden exhibits, deals, and ideas—this is the can't-miss weekend spot in Roseburg! 🌟 Who's planning to listen on 103 or stop by the fairgrounds to say hi? Drop a comment below and tag a friend who could use some spring vibes! 👇❤️ See y'all Saturday! #MoonAndGrubes #BestCountry103 #UmpquaValleyHomeBuilders #HomeAndGardenShow #UmpquaValleyHomeAndGardenShow #RoseburgEvents #LiveBroadcast #DouglasCountyFairgrounds #CountryMusic #SpringRefresh #RoseburgOR

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Best Country 103️ February 25, 2026

🌵🎶 Crank up those Good Vibrations and get ready for some serious toe-tappin' country energy! Tune in weekday afternoons to Best Country 103 with Kenny Sherman at 5:20 PM for Kenny's Country Spotlight, proudly brought to you by your local go-to spot for killer home and car audio/video upgrades — Good Vibrations Audio Video in Roseburg, OR!!!! Each day, Kenny spotlights a featured country artist or group — droppin' their biggest hits, sharin' their backstory, tossin' in some fun facts, and celebratin' everything that makes country music hit so hard. Whether you're unwinding after a long day or cruisin' around town with the windows down, it's the perfect way to keep those good country vibes flowin' strong! And here are a couple facts about some of today's hottest country stars that might just surprise ya: - Morgan Wallen — Beyond dominatin' the charts, he's become one of the top-certified artists ever in country music, rackin' up massive sales numbers that put him behind only a couple of all-genre giants like Drake and Taylor Swift in total RIAA units. - Luke Combs — He made history as the country artist with the most certifications overall, surpassin' legends like Garth Brooks with a jaw-droppin' 168 million units certified at one point in his career. - Jelly Roll — Before blowin' up in country, he co-wrote tracks for other artists (like "Church" on his own album too), showin' his songwritin' chops early and helpin' bridge his unique rap-rock roots into mainstream country success. Swing by Good Vibrations for all your audio upgrades — crank up that home theater, upgrade your car stereo, and make your favorite country playlists sound bigger and better than ever! 🚗🔊 Who's your favorite country star Kenny should spotlight next? Drop it in the comments! 🤠❤️ #BestCountry103 #RoseburgOregon #GoodVibrationsRoseburg #CountryMusic #KennySherman

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Best Country 103️ February 25, 2026

Tune in daily for our Country Gold Rewind songs on Best Country 103 Brought to you by Bona Fide Auto Repair LLC—perfect for that Douglas County vibe, keepin' the Umpqua Valley ridin' smooth down memory lane! “Friends in Low Places” – Garth Brooks (we'll keep the good times rollin' even when the road gets rough—no breakdowns here, just good ol' Roseburg hospitality!) “Amarillo by Morning” – George Strait (we'll get you straighter than a long Texas highway, no detours or check-engine lights on your Douglas County drive!) “I Swear” – John Michael Montgomery (we'll make sure your ride's commitment runs as deep and true as those lyrics—no loose bolts or fading promises!) All powered by Bona Fide Auto Repair LLC—your go-to hometown shop in Roseburg where we tackle every rattle and rumble so your truck or car sings sweeter than a pedal steel under Oregon stars! Same-day fixes, loaners ready, and that genuine Douglas County pride. “We fix the bumps so your ride runs as sweet as a steel guitar!” 🛻🔧 Tune in, turn it up, and let these classics cruise through the valley with you! 🎶 #BestCountry103 #CountryGoldRewind #BonaFideAuto #RoseburgOR #DouglasCountyProud

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Best Country 103️ February 25, 2026

🌽🚜 Tomorrow's Fresh Find Sound Off is HERE, y'all! 🚜🌽 Kick off your Thursday morning right—tune in to Moon & Grubes on @Best Country 103 tomorrow for your shot at winning a $50 Gift Certificate to The Farmstand at Lehne Farms, LLC in Roseburg! They'll play a mystery farm sound (pastries sizzling? Apples crunching? Tractor rumbling? Eggs cracking? 🥚🍎🥧🚜)—be the first caller to guess it right at 541-440-9103 and win! Grab that cert for vine-ripened produce, seasonal fruits & veggies, fresh-baked pies & pastries, espresso drinks, ice cream treats, gourmet deli specials (tamales, tri-tip, salads, meats & cheeses), local dairy, roasted nuts, fresh cider, charcuterie boxes, and more Umpqua Valley goodness! 🥕🍅🍓☕🥧 The Farmstand is open today (Wed-Sat, 9am-5pm or check latest) at 532 Melrose Rd, Roseburg—swing by after you win or anytime for farm-fresh eats and local vibes! Support local, eat fresh, keep it country! Who's ready to call tomorrow? Comment below! 👇 Visit Lehne Farms & The Farmstand for all the magic. #FridayFreshFindSoundOff #LehneFarms #TheFarmstand #BestCountry103 #RoseburgOregon #SupportLocal #UmpquaValley #FarmFresh #RoseburgEats

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Best Country 103️ February 25, 2026

🍷 Winemaker Wednesday Alert!🍷 Douglas County wine lovers, this one's for you! Tune in to Moon & Grubes in the Morning on Best Country 103 during the 9am hour tomorrow as we sit down with the talented Monja Hudson of Lexème wines! Hear all about their stunning vineyard south of Elkton, overlooking the Umpqua River, their premium Oregon wines (consistent 90+ point ratings!), sustainable practices, and what makes Lexème such a gem in the Umpqua Valley. Plus – we've got an awesome giveaway! One lucky listener will win a Winemaker tasting for 4 at Lexème Wines – perfect for you and your friends to sip, savor, and enjoy the views. Don't miss it – set your dial to Best Country 103, grab your coffee, and join us Wednesday at 9am! Who's ready to learn more about our local wine scene? Drop a 🍇 below if you're tuning in! #LexemeWines #UmpquaValley #DouglasCounty #OregonWine #WinemakerWednesday #BestCountry103 #MoonAndGrubes #RoseburgOR #ElktonOR

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Best Country 103️ February 24, 2026

Bonus Mic Drop giveaway happening next Tuesday, March 3rd!!! Tune in for your chance to see this show in the 9am hour on Best Country 103 with Moon & Grubes! Comment if you want to enjoy a night of laughs! 🔥 🎤🍀 St. Paddy's Day Laughs Alert! 🍀🎤 Get ready to drop the mic (and maybe a few green beers) at Seven Feathers Casino Resort's Elements Mic Drop Comedy Club! Tune in to Moon & Grubes on Tuesday, March 17th for your chance to win FREE tickets to see two hilarious headliners on Wednesday, March 18th: - The legendary Kermit Apio (clean, clever, and always killing it with that signature style!) - The sharp-witted road warrior Nathan Hart (storytelling that'll have you rolling!) This St. Patrick's Day special giveaway is your golden ticket to an epic night of comedy in the cozy Elements Lounge at Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville. Doors open early, laughs guaranteed — don't miss out! Listen to Best Country 103 Tuesday morning, stay locked in during the 9am hour for your shot to score those tickets, and bring your lucky charms (or just your best "Irish goodbye" jokes) on the 18th! 🇮🇪😂 Who's ready to laugh their shamrocks off? Tag a friend you'd drag to this show! 👇 #SevenFeathers #MicDropComedy #KermitApio #NathanHart #StPaddysDayGiveaway #MoonAndGrubes #BestCountry103 #CanyonvilleComedy

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Best Country 103️ February 24, 2026

🌟 Yee-haw, Douglas County! Grab your boots, crank the volume, and get ready to two-step into the best dang hour on the radio—it's 90's At Noon, brought to you by the flavor kings at Delightful Kitchen! 🌟 We're talkin' pure 90's country GOLD: Garth Brooks droppin' "Friends in Low Places" like a mic drop from heaven, Shania Twain slayin' in leopard print with "Any Man of Mine," Alan Jackson tearin' up the river in "Chattahoochee," and Reba McEntire hittin' every high note harder than a Friday night heartbreak and more! That neon-soaked, tailgate-party energy is BLASTIN' back on your dial! Wanna win BIG and eat like a superstar? Here's the play: - Gallop over to https://541radio.com/2026/02/18/90s-at-noon/ RIGHT THIS SECOND - Tell 'em your can't-miss 90's country banger - Tune in at HIGH NOON every weekday with Kenny Sherman on Best Country 103 When Kenny spins YOUR song AND you're the daily champ… BOOM! You snag a Delightful Kitchen gift certificate loaded with steamin' Chinese classics, fiery Thai favorites, and those heavenly little Dim Sum bites—fresh, no-MSG, made-with-love deliciousness that'll have your taste buds doin' the line dance! 🍜🔥🤠 Swing by 2521 W Harvard Ave for takeout that'll make your whole crew holler "Now that is flavor!" Don't just sit there—ENTER NOW and let's turn every noon into a full-on 90's country hoedown with a side of pure delight! What's YOUR jam? Drop that 90's pick below and let's get this party started! 👇🎸 #90sAtNoon #DelightfulKitchenRoseburg #90sCountryRules #RoseburgYeeHaw #541Radio #BootScootinWins

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Best Country 103️ February 24, 2026

🎸 Another Ticket to Ride Tuesday rolls in, brought to y'all by our friends at Del Rey Café! The next one will be Tuesday, March 10th, crank up Moon & Grubes in the Morning during the 8 o'clock hour on Best Country 103. Listen close… when you hear your shot, grab that phone and call 541-440-9103 to play our Country Match Game! The prize? TWO tickets to see the man himself — Chris Stapleton — bringin' his All-American Road Show to Providence Park in Portland on Friday, July 17th, with special guest Grace Potter! 🔥 Plus, even if the cards don't fall your way, we're hookin' you up with a Del Rey Cafe certificate just for playin' and the tickets! 'Cause down here, we ride for the music, the road, and the good times — win or lose. So pour yourself a strong cup of coffee (or somethin' stronger 😉), tune in, call in, and let's make some memories to the sound of that gravel-road soul. Who's ready to take this ride? Drop a comment below if you're in! #TicketToRideTuesday #ChrisStapleton #AllAmericanRoadShow #BestCountry103 #DelReyCafe #RoseburgStrong

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Best Country 103️ February 24, 2026

If you want in on those tickets to Luke Bryan and a tasty Del Rey Café gift certificate then get your phones ready! 8am listen for your chance to call 541-440-9103!!!!

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Best Country 103️ February 24, 2026

🎸🤠 Y'all, it's Ticket to Ride Tuesday time again — brought to you by Del Rey Café! ☕️ Get those radios locked and loaded on Best Country 103, 'cause tomorrow (Tuesday, February 24th) is THE DAY for your shot to win big during the 8am hour with Moon & Grubes in the Morning! 🎙️ Crank up them Luke Bryan bangers, mix in some fresh fire from Drew Baldridge and Shane Profitt, and listen up close — we'll be playin' the Country Match Game right around 8am. Call in fast at 541-440-9103, nail the match, and you'll score 2 tickets to catch Luke Bryan live on his Word On The Street Tour! 🔥 Luke's bringin' that high-energy country party straight to the stage, with killer special guests Drew Baldridge (droppin' hits like "She's Somebody's Daughter"), Shane Profitt (with that raw, real-deal vibe on "How It Oughta Be"), Karley Scott Collins, and DJ ROCK — all tearin' it up under the stars at the stunning Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon on August 6th! 🌄🎤 Grab your boots, rally the crew, stock the cooler with cold ones, and get ready for an unforgettable night of tailgatin', dancin' to "Play It Again," singin' along to Drew and Shane's anthems, and feelin' that pure Luke Bryan magic that'll have you two-steppin' till the lights come up! Who's hyped to ride out to Bend with us?! 🚜✨ Drop a comment below if you're tunin' in tomorrow morning in the 8am hour — let's snag those tickets together! Tickets on sale now 😎 #LukeBryan #DrewBaldridge #ShaneProfitt #WordOnTheStreetTour #HaydenHomesAmphitheater #BendOregon #TicketToRideTuesday #MoonAndGrubes #BestCountry103 #DelReyCafe #CountryMusic #LiveInBend

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🌟 Teacher of the Month Spotlight: Congratulations to Jane Barrow from Glide Elementary! 🌟

Brooke Communications and Rogue Credit Union are thrilled to celebrate an incredible educator right here in our community!

This month’s Teacher of the Month is the amazing Jane Barrow from Glide Elementary School. Jane’s dedication, creativity, and passion for helping every student shine truly make her stand out. Thank you, Jane, for inspiring our kids and making a real difference every single day! 🍎✨

We love shining a light on the hardworking teachers at Glide Elementary and across our area who go above and beyond.

Know an outstanding educator who deserves some love? Nominate your favorite teacher for next month!

Click the link to nominate at 541Radio.com or drop off a nomination letter at The News-Review (345 NE Winchester St.).

Let’s keep the appreciation flowing—our teachers deserve all the shoutouts! ❤️
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The Umpqua Valley Tennis Center’s first pickleball tournament of the year drew a crowd of more than 160 participants over the weekend from across the state.

The Winter Jam featured doubles competition in men’s, women’s and mixed divisions across skill levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 and above, offering opportunities for both recreational and advanced players to compete. Spectators and participants filled the facility throughout the event, creating a lively atmosphere of competition and community engagement.

Tournament organizer Keri Blue presented a distinctive prize for top finishers, awarding homemade jam to gold, silver and bronze medalists in each division. Blue said she prepared more than 300 jars for the tournament, adding a personal, local touch that has become a hallmark of the event.

Matches were played on the center’s indoor courts, allowing competition to continue uninterrupted despite rainy weather. Blue said she hopes the next tournament, the Spring Smash scheduled for May, can be held outdoors on the newly renovated courts if conditions allow.

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Editors note: This article references a murder, and contains language and information that may not be appropriate for some readers, especially children.

Surrounded by police, their guns drawn, Dwayne Michael Lauka was given an order as he stood outside his car in the parking lot of the Fred Meyer store in Tualatin: “Hands up! Put your hands up now! You’re under arrest. Do you hear me? Do not do anything stupid.”

But instead of putting his hands up, Lauka began to walk away from the officers. He was then tazed by one of them, which caused Lauka to crumble to the ground and scream out in pain.

A video of the dramatic encounter, which occurred on Sept. 8, 2023, was played in court Tuesday, day five of Lauka’s murder trial. Lauka, 48, is accused of killing Terry Lea Deane, 78, in her Oakland home in August 2023. He has pleaded not guilty.

On the witness stand, Officer Matthew Randolph of the Tualatin Police Department said he was driving around the parking lot because there had been some car thefts in the area. While doing that he saw Lauka’s Hundai. Randolph was familiar with the car and had gotten a flier earlier that said Lauka had a warrant out for his arrest in connection with Deane’s murder..

When Randolph approached the car he found Lauka sleeping in the front drivers seat. Randolph called for backup. The video shown in court came from a body camera worn by Randolph.

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The last play from the Roseburg High School (RHS) Theater Department, "Macbeth," was a dark tale about a man driven mad in the pursuit of power. For its next production, the cast swapping that drama out for heart, whimsy and happiness.

On Friday, RHS Theater opens its doors to audiences for opening performance of "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown," a musical based on the classic comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles Schultz.

Like its source material, the musical follows the childhood highs and lows of Charlie Brown, a hero to some and a "blockhead" to others. Through vignettes of the life and experiences of the Peanuts cast, the show explores themes of friendship, childhood imagination and what being happy really means.

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When Jennifer Barta first took over as Saving Grace Humane Society's Executive Director in 2024, she had a goal in mind: Strengthen the team and push the organization to greater heights. Now, nearly two years, she's looking at the next step in her career.

On Tuesday, Barta shared with The News-Review that she is departing from the executive director role. Her last day with the organization is May 1.

Barta said her reasons for leaving are related to family, and she will help the organization in selecting its next executive director.

"I'm very, very sad to leave, but I just have some family health issues that I need to focus on at the moment," Barta said. "I'm leaving May 1 in person, but I'll be helping remotely for a bit and I'll be a part of that hiring process with our recruiter and leadership team to ensure that we can continue to move forward on the progress that we've made."

Barta is a certified animal welfare administrator with over 20 years of experience in animal welfare and education, as well as certifications in volunteer administration and emergency animal sheltering.

Prior to joining Saving Grace, she served in leadership for 14 years at the Oregon Humane Society as both their director of learning and development and director of volunteer engagement and crisis response.

It was through her work at the Oregon Humane Society that Barta became familiar with Saving Grace, when the organizations would interact as they transported animals between one another.

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DIXONVILLE — The Umpqua Valley Christian Monarchs overcame a physical Powder Valley team to advance to the second round of the OSAA Class 1A boys basketball playoffs on Tuesday night.

No. 13-seeded UVC outscored the No. 20 Badgers by 10 in the fourth quarter, converting 16 of 18 free throws to take a 61-49 victory at the Monarchs' gym.

Caleb Saylor led four Umpqua Valley Christian players in double figures with 17 points, 12 coming in the second half. The junior was 7-for-8 at the charity stripe and knocked down two shots from beyond the arc.

The Monarchs (19-9) weren't able to seal the win until the final 30 seconds, as Saylor, Justice Bendele and Max Chrisenbery all hit a pair of free throws.

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The Roseburg Indians finished out the 2025-26 basketball season with an 85-57 loss against the South Eugene Axe in a Southwest Conference game Tuesday night at Robertson Memorial Gymnasium. 

Harrison Scott made five of Roseburg's 10 3-point field goals on his way to 23 points, but the Indians had a tough time stopping South Eugene's Elijah Gabriel, who scored a game-high 26 points for the Axe. 

Gabriel was one of four players in double figures for South Eugene (8-4, 13-11 SWC). Calvin Yoder added 18 points, Cameron Perry chipped in 13 and Julius Shafer contributed 12. 

Roseburg (0-24, 0-12) went on an 11-0 run in the first quarter to get within 20-19, but the Axe responded with a 5-0 run to take a 25-19 advantage to the second quarter. 

Gabriel helped South Eugene build a 51-36 lead by halftime. The junior scored 22 points in the first half, including 10 in the second quarter. 

South Eugene held off the Indians in the second half and the Axe closed out the regular season with its fourth win in five games.

The Class 6A state playoffs will be up next for South, which finished tied with Grants Pass for third place in the SWC. The brackets will be finalized after the OSAA rankings freeze Friday night. 

Roseburg finished with the program's first winless season.

The Indians celebrated the five graduating seniors prior to tipoff — Jaron Leeworthy, Marcus Lobo, Scott, Jaden Kemmerle and Trey Brown. 

Brown had a career-high 12 points in his final high school game. He drained four 3-pointers in the second half. 

Roseburg has the possibility of returning a number of juniors that played significant minutes this winter.

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BEAVERTON — Kailee Sullivan, Bella Layna, Mallory Colvin and Irelyn Weaver dove into the Roseburg swim team history books Saturday by returning from the 2026 OSAA Class 6A State Swimming Championships with extra hardware.

The Roseburg swim teams sent 12 swimmers to the state meet Friday and Saturday, with two relays and a couple individual swims placing in the finals.

"I am so incredibly proud of this state team. They are an incredible group of young athletes with such great maturity and unity," RHS head coach Christy Todd said.

The Roseburg girls brought home medals with an eighth place finish in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:56.91 and eighth also in the 200 freestyle relay with 1:43.33.

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held next week for Roseburg’s new $2.5 million outdoor tennis and pickleball facility.

A city of Roseburg release the community is invited to attend the ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 to view eight newly renovated tennis courts, 10 dedicated pickleball courts and new fencing, seating, entryway and security system.

The courts are located in Stewart Park next to the Umpqua Valley Tennis Center on Northwest Stewart Parkway.

The renovation of courts, which were more than a half century old, was financed by a $750,000 state grant won by Roseburg Parks and Recreation Program Manager Val Ligon, $523,000 in city funds and $1.1 million in matching community funds raised by the nonprofit Umpqua Valley Tennis Center.

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For nearly 60 years, Sherm's Markets has been locally owned and operated by the Olsrud family. Now, the company's days as a family-owned affair may be coming to a close.

On Feb. 24, it was revealed that the business is planning to sell its four grocery stores in Southern Oregon. This includes the Sherm's Thunderbird Market's in Roseburg, Medford and Klamath Falls and the Sherm's Food 4 Less in Medford.

The announcement comes after the deaths of the store's founders, Sherman and Wanda Olsrud, in 2019 and 2025 respectively. The business is currently under the ownership of Steve Olsrud, the couple's son.

The original Sherm's Thunderbird Market opened in Medford in 1967 before expanding into Klamath Falls in 1974. In 2000, the business expanded into Douglas County when it opened a new location in Roseburg.

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WINSTON — While 2026 is the Year of The Horse, in Douglas County it's the year of the dragon and in Winston it's always the year of the lion. They all came together last weekend for Altrusa International's Celebration of Literacy.

Saturday at Wildlife Safari, Lynda Carter of Altrusa told The News-Review the event would be difficult to hold anywhere else. Wildlife Safari has hosted the event since 2022. 

"We give them a stipend of $1,000," said Carter. "It doesn't cover what they lose," she guessed, as the kids and families got in free between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Everywhere, kids were carrying orange bags containing books. 
Wildlife Safari hosted the Celebration of Literacy

The reading theme was centered around the Cheryl Ford Center, the large room also filled with books, for trade or for free. Meanwhile, its anteroom was filled with posters. 

The dragon theme of Saturday's celebration was based on the young adult fantasy novel, "Dealing With Dragons," by Patricia Wrede. The book was selected under Altrusa's "One County, Once Book," program founded by its co-chair, Maxine Durst.

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"I think our enthusiasm has been sparked again, so we are off and running," Roseburg City Councilor Shelley Briggs Loosley, chair of the city's Homeless Commission, told the council Monday night.

"We had 100% attendance of the existing commission members, and we're about to nominate two new ones," added Briggs Loosley, who pulled double duty Monday as her Homeless Commission met in the morning, followed by a meeting of the Roseburg City Council that night.

The commission was revamped by order of the council at the end of 2025, when councilors decided to increase the frequency of commission meetings back to monthly, and to make some changes to its membership. Loosley confirmed those changes Monday with her commission, and with the council. 

The Homeless Commission had not met since June 23, 2025, due to a combination of cancellations, lack of quorum and a temporary reduction in frequency to every second month. The council, recognizing that unhoused camping was the primary concern voiced during audience participation, reversed that decision. 

Those concerns were obvious Monday, as 16 citizens attended the morning meeting of the Roseburg Homeless Commission; more than attended the full council meeting Monday night. Those citizens included the mayor, another councilor, a candidate for county commissioner and a couple applicants for the commission's vacancies. 

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Just after coming out of a winter storm warning this weekend, Douglas County is now facing another potential bout of severe weather as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch advisory for parts of Southern Oregon.

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COTTAGE GROVE — Sutherlin junior Lillian Anderson highlighted area wrestlers with a runner-up finish at 235 pounds in the Girls Special District 2 tournament on Friday and Saturday at Cottage Grove High School.

Anderson was pinned by Mazama's Lizabeth Henderson in 2:56 in the championship match. Anderson finished 2-1 with two falls in the tournament and is 30-4 on the season.

Sutherlin's Annalee Candelaria (105) and Douglas' Zoey Young (120) both placed third. Addison Hescock (140) of North Douglas/Elkton finished fourth.

Sutherlin was fifth in the team standings with 105 points. Sweet Home (210) captured the team title.

The state tournament is scheduled for Thursday and Friday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

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