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EXTENSION/MASTER FOOD PRESERVERS WORKSHOP ON TOMATO PRESERVATION
The Oregon State University Extension Service and Master Food Preservers are offering a workshop on tomato preservation on September 21st. It will be held from 10:0 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Glide Rural Fire Protection District Office. Presenters will prepare cherry-picked recipes to help attendees learn the techniques needed...
Oregon school districts to receive back pay from state after funding mistake
The mistake has to do with the Secure Rural Schools Act, a program operated by the Forest Service that provides financial support for rural county services like schools. The problem was the federal act conflicted with Oregon state statutes. As a result, many school districts in Oregon received less overall state funding than they should have.
BLM Roseburg: Emergency closure order now in effect on public lands
ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued an Emergency Closure Order on lands administered by the BLM, Roseburg District north of the Scaredman Campground. This action is in response to multiple fires currently active in the area. The signed order and associated map are available...
ROSEBURG POLICE JAIL FUGITIVE THURSDAY
Roseburg Police jailed a fugitive following a traffic stop Thursday afternoon. An RPD report said at 4:45 p.m. officers contacted the 31-year-old man during a traffic stop near the Edenbower Boulevard exit from Interstate 5 northbound. Officers learned he had an active warrant out of the Sutherlin Police Department. The man was placed in handcuffs without incident and was transported to corrections.
LOST BUCKET FIRE NOW IN PATROL/MAINTAIN STATUS: HOMESTEAD COMPLEX
The seven fires in the Homestead Complex now total 1,179 acres, as of midday on Friday. An Umpqua National Forest update said 306 resources are assigned, including hand crews, engines, water tenders, dozers, feller bunchers and skidgens. Firefighters completed removing the hoselay on the 35-acre Lost Bucket Fire. The majority...
Molina Ortiz Undefeated for Another NWPA Tour Stop Win
Molina Ortiz kept her perfect 2024 record intact with another undefeated run through the field to win the Northwest Women’s Pool Association (NWPA) Tour stop at Bobalou Billiards in Roseburg, Oregon on July 20th – 21st. Ortiz kicked things off on Saturday with back to back 6-1 wins...
LONGEST TABLE, COMMUNITY DINNER AND CELEBRATION
Thrive Umpqua is holding the Longest Table, Community Dinner and Celebration on Saturday August 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A release said residents are invited gather for a farm-to-table dinner, crafted by local chefs, at the scenic Stewart Park Green Bridge at Stewart Park Drive – adjacent to Fir Grove Park. The event will provide a unique space for residents to share ideas and get to know one another. From advocating for walkable neighborhoods to fostering active friendships and promoting healthy lifestyle choices, attendees are asked to bring their ideas to the table.
ADAPT LAUNCHES COMMUNITY HEALTH SERIES
Adapt Integrated Health Care has launched a new quarterly event series: Community Health Seminars. An Adapt release said these seminars are designed to offer valuable insights, practical information, and resources from clinical experts on topics of interest to the community. The aim is not only to discuss prevalent health issues but also to share how their clinical providers approach treatment, maintenance and overall wellness despite health challenges.
Docs confident ahead of AAA American Legion state tournament
The regular season ended extremely late for the Roseburg Dr. Stewart’s American Legion baseball team in Klamath Falls on Monday, but a doubleheader sweep of the Falcons secured the Docs an extra day of rest and preparation for the upcoming AAA American Legion Oregon state tournament. Roseburg (23-16-1, 14-6...
If You Have Credit Problems After Graduating — These Are Your Options
If you’re in credit card debt when you finish school or have had other financial setbacks, you might need some help to get your credit back on track. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to repair your credit after graduation, especially if you have consistent income. Read on for the steps you need to take.
Oregon Bay Area Beautification's (OBAB) 2024 Mid-Year Presidents Report
Greetings to our wonderful volunteers, the doers in Oregon’s Bay Area. You are all tireless in spreading OBAB’s message about making and keeping our area beautiful but you also walk the walk. Thank you for keeping your grabbers handy and picking up trash as you are on your daily walks, when you are with your kids at a playground and as you run errands. Thank you for being a voice for our public spaces at City Council and various committee meetings. And thank you especially for coming out to OBAB’s 2nd Saturday Cleanups. Many hands really do make light work. ...
Greenburg Road on-ramp to northbound Highway 217 to close for a week
Starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 29, the Greenburg Road on-ramp to northbound OR 217 will close for a week until 5 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5. During this closure, Oregon Department of Transportation crews will reconfigure the ramp to ensure it connects to the new, future auxiliary lane. The auxiliary lane is expected to reduce congestion when it opens in 2025 by giving drivers more space and time to merge safely. The suggested detour route is to take the Greenburg Road on-ramp to head southbound on OR 217 and use the OR 99W interchange to return to northbound OR 217. Visit tripcheck.com to confirm any changes.
As calls to Measure 110 hotline dwindle, Oregon pays group $10K per call to answer
Oregon continues to pump $130,000 a month to an out-of-state nonprofit to run a Measure 110 hotline that barely rings. So far this year, the hotline has received just 73 calls from people with Measure 110 citations, translating into about $10,700 per call, the latest data from the Oregon Health Authority shows.
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