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MYRTLE CREEK — Lexie Pickering of Canyonville spent Sunday afternoon preparing herself and her horse Eleanor to join in the barrel racing competition in the South Douglas Rodeo. "I've been riding since I was like probably like six years old, riding ponies around so a long time," Pickering said. "We've always had a horse around the house." She said she began competing in about fourth grade, when she joined 4H and got to experience all the rodeo side of horses. Barrel racing became her main sport. Now at 19 years old, she said she competes most weekends either in rodeos or in other barrel racing competitions. "I love coming and, like, hanging out with my friends and family at rodeos, and it's always fun to go and compete," Pickering said. She just finished up her freshman year at Oregon State University, where she is majoring in animal science with plans to attend veterinary school and become a equine sports medicine veterinarian. She said she was interested in this field after competing on horses for much of her life and engaging in some internships with good veterinarians who encouraged her on this route. She has a spot to keep her horse in Corvallis, so she can stay in shape and keep riding while attending school. The South Douglas Rodeo is her hometown rodeo, she said, and it was fun to come home for the weekend and play in familiar grounds. "I'll be in Tillamook next weekend and then over the Fourth (of July) will do the Newport and Yoncalla rodeos and then so on with every other weekend," Pickering said. The 44th Annual South Douglas Rodeo saw riders from across Oregon and California compete in all rodeo events during the warm Father's Day weekend Saturday and Sunday. Event organizer Jamie McElmurry said the rodeo weather was perfect with a breeze coming off of North Myrtle Creek. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

MYRTLE CREEK — Lexie Pickering of Canyonville spent Sunday afternoon preparing herself and her horse...

On a typical afternoon, Roseburg workers might choose to spend their lunch break getting tacos, burgers, pizza or deli sandwiches. But on Monday, a crowd of diners lined up to get a taste of something brick-and-mortar restaurants in town center their menu around: Chicken wings. Over the weekend, a new Wingstop location opened its doors at 2034 Northwest Stewart Pkwy. at the Roseburg Marketplace Shopping Center to the public for the first time. Since its founding in Texas in 1994, Wingstop has grown to operate 2,500 locations across the globe. Like other locations, the Roseburg eatery offers fried chicken wings, sandwiches and tenders as well as fries and corn on the cob, but is takeout only. The first sign of Wingstop's arrival was in April, when a sign was erected on the exterior of the building. According to the City of Roseburg's site approval, it is taking over part of space for a new Round Table Pizza slated to open later this year. Since opening, the store has seen a steady stream of customers, with filled lobbies and lines stretching out the door as both newcomers and longtime fans of the brand waited for orders. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

On a typical afternoon, Roseburg workers might choose to spend their lunch break getting tacos,...

What’s the one sweet treat spot you’ll recommend to anyone who visits? Bonus points if you’ve got photos 🍩🍰🍦😋

What’s the one sweet treat spot you’ll recommend to anyone who visits? Bonus points if...

The Roseburg City Council will consider two project bid awards and the ratification of a labor contract as part of its meeting Monday night. The city received bids for the Pavement Management 2026 Slurry Seals project in May. Slurry seals are a preventative maintenance treatment used to prolong the life of a paved surface. A number of streets are scheduled to receive the treatment this summer. The Public Works Commission has recommended that the council award the project to the lowest responsible bidder Pave Northwest for just over $212,000. Councilors will also vote on awarding a bid for the Southeast Stephens Street Pavement and Curb Ramp Improvements project. Approximately 2,200 lineal feet of the street will have grinding and repaving work from the south city limits to Southeast Brockway Avenue. The lowest bid for the work is from Knife River Materials for just over $733,000. The council will vote on approving a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement between the city and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1110. It includes a 3 percent pay increase each year. Councilors will also vote on accepting a grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration for just over $491,000. That covers 95 percent of the costs for the environmental review and design of the Airport Runway and South Apron Rehabilitation project. Mayor Larry Rich will proclaim July as Parks and Recreation Month. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Roseburg City Council will consider two project bid awards and the ratification of a...

OAKLAND — A dastardly, yet well-dressed, villain. The intriguing development of a love triangle. A trustworthy detective keeping an eye everywhere. Drama is developing on the Umpqua Valley Railroad dining car. "The purpose of a melodrama is to be funny," Bette Keehley, playwright and director, said. "It's not a drama, we're not going to make anybody cry — well, we might if they laugh too hard. It's just a funny thing, and the more people participate, the more fun they have." The Oakland Community Theater opened week 1 of the free 22nd annual Melodrama in the Park on Friday, with a comedy of romance, intrigue and railroad ruin called "Choo-Choo Chicanery". The performance will be open again this upcoming weekend at City Park in Oakland, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments of popcorn, ice cream and drinks are available on site for a price. The venue is located on Southeast Maple Street, behind Sterns Hardware. "We have a different kind of theme each time," Keehley said, mentioning that the 2025 play surrounded buttons and in 2024 the theme was money in the bank. For More Informtion Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

OAKLAND — A dastardly, yet well-dressed, villain. The intriguing development of a love triangle. A...

The Roseburg Dr. Stewart's closed out the Douglas County Baseball Association Father's Day Tournament with a 4-3 win over the Fairfield Expos on Sunday night at Champion Car Wash Field. With the victory, the Docs finished 3-1 in the tournament and in a tie with Corvallis and Hillsdale for the top spot in the standings. Corvallis was deemed the tournament champion after an examination of the tiebreaking procedures. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Roseburg Dr. Stewart's closed out the Douglas County Baseball Association Father's Day Tournament with...

It can take years of practice for musicians to hone their skills into a career-worthy craft. For two Douglas County graduates, their years of hard work are finally paying off as they look forward to futures in higher education. Those two students are Ari Allgaier and Elian Martinez, who were each accepted into colleges following their graduations from Roseburg High School and Glide High School respectively. This fall, Allgaier will travel east to the Boston-based Berklee College of Music to study music education, while Martinez will head north to study vocal performance at Portland State University. Both artists attribute their success to support from one organization in particular: The Jean Bechtel School for Music, a Roseburg-based institution which offers private lessons to singers and instrumentalists. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

It can take years of practice for musicians to hone their skills into a career-worthy...

The Roseburg Dr. Stewart’s American Legion baseball team beat the Baseballism Wet Sox 6-4 on Thursday to begin play in the Father’s Day Tournament hosted at Champion Car Wash Field. The Docs jumped out to an early lead and held off the Wet Sox late in the contest. Roseburg (2-5) took a 3-0 lead in the first inning and twice led Baseballism (7-3) by three runs, but the Wet Sox rallied to within a run twice to keep the contest close. Paxton Burke had an RBI single in the sixth inning to give the Docs a 6-4 lead and a little cushion as the game reached the final stretch. Danner Wertz pitched the Docs to victory. He allowed four runs, but only one was earned, over five innings. Wertz surrendered five hits with no walks and three strikeouts. Fletcher Coleman tossed two scoreless innings to finish the game and earn the save for the Docs. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The Roseburg Dr. Stewart’s American Legion baseball team beat the Baseballism Wet Sox 6-4 on...

Adapt Integrated Health Care has announced it has appointed Diahann Barrera, a healthcare industry veteran with 25 years of experience, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Barrera's role is to oversee the company financial operations such as reporting, budgeting and financial planning, helping the healthcare provider to stay in line with fiscal strategies and support the company's growth. “I’m thrilled to join the Adapt team and become part of an organization that is so deeply committed to the health and well-being of its communities. The opportunity to live and work in such a beautiful area while supporting a mission that changes lives is truly rewarding," Barrera said. "I look forward to working alongside our dedicated employees to strengthen Adapt’s impact and help ensure we continue providing compassionate, high-quality care throughout the region.” For More information please visit www.nrtoday.com

Adapt Integrated Health Care has announced it has appointed Diahann Barrera, a healthcare industry veteran...

The usually quiet town of Glide sees an influx of thousands of visitors each year when it hosts the Glide Sasquatch Festival. This weekend, the annual event returns for what organizers say may be its largest year to date. The 2026 Glide Sasquatch Festival runs from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday at 20940 Highway 138 in Glide, bringing in local live entertainment, crafts and food to celebrate both the community and everything Sasquatch. Hosted by Glide Revitalization, the festival was started in 2022, following the Archie Creek fire's impact, as a way to demonstrate the community's resilience and highlight what Glide has to offer. In the festival's first year, it drew in about 2,500 local and out-of-town guests. According to Glide Revitalization executive director Jeana Beam, the festival is planning for over double that number of attendees this year, with over 90 vendors selling food, beer, art and more. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

The usually quiet town of Glide sees an influx of thousands of visitors each year...

Settle a local debate: Which is the best pizza spot in Douglas County?

Settle a local debate:

Which is the best pizza spot in Douglas County?

It's been three years since Oregon Sourdough Co. owner Gretchen Lantz started selling fresh sourdough bread at farmer's markets across the state before opening her own brick-and-morter bakery in Roseburg. Now, she is looking to take the company on its next step forward. By 4 p.m. Saturday, Oregon Sourdough Co. will have completed its final day at 485 NE Stephens St. in Roseburg. They will reopen at 236 North Main St. in Myrtle Creek, with an opening date for the new location to be announced. According to Lantz, the move was spurred by a desire to find an improved location for the bakery where they can expand their products. At the new location, Lantz says Oregon Sourdough Co. will offer breakfast and lunch options like biscuits and gravy, sandwiches and possibly lasagna and chicken pot pie. "It's going to allow us to offer some seating and expand our menu into the things we've been wanting to offer," Lantz said. "Think Grandma's comfort food kind of recipes." For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

It's been three years since Oregon Sourdough Co. owner Gretchen Lantz started selling fresh sourdough...

One week after the American Legion baseball season started for the Roseburg Dr. Stewart's, the team finally earned its first win of the summer. The Docs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 12-6 win over the Fairfield Expos in a nonleague matchup Wednesday at Champion Car Wash Field. Dr. Stewart's coach Cody Walton said it was a great feeling to finally get the first win of the year. " "It's good to be on the other side of that. Felt like we should have had it a couple of times prior, but it feels great," Walton said. Roseburg (1-5) pounded out a season-high 15 hits against three Fairfield pitchers and pulled away late for the comfortable victory. Logan Anderson led the way going 4-for-4 at the plate with a double and two RBIs. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

One week after the American Legion baseball season started for the Roseburg Dr. Stewart's, the...

In a Monday meeting, the Winston City Council adopted the city’s budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year (FY) and discussed receiving a rehabilitation grant worth millions. 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget approval After a reading by title only, the council pass a motion to adopt the City of Winston 2026-27 FY budget, which accounts for increased budget figures for funds compared to the 2025-26 FY budget and new increases to monthly fees. In total, the budget amounts to $17,851,336, an increase from the 2025-26 budget total of $15,820,238. Among the increasing funds were the street fund, from the 2025-26 FY budget figure’s total of $891,776 to $1,279,730, and the transportation utility fund, from $70,000 to $210,000. For More Information Please Visit www.nrtoday.com

In a Monday meeting, the Winston City Council adopted the city’s budget for the 2026-27...

How long have you lived in Douglas County, and what's the biggest change you've seen over the years?

How long have you lived in Douglas County, and what's the biggest change you've seen...