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ROSEBURG, Ore. - Downtown Roseburg was once again the setting for one of Douglas County's longest-running traditions Wednesday, November 11, as the community marked the 71st Annual Douglas County Veterans Day Parade. The annual event, which began at 11 a.m., brought the community together to recognize the men and women...
Roseburg Public Works crews are providing residential leaf collection inside the city limits through January 4th of next year. A city release said each cycle begins in the Laurelwood neighborhood behind Roseburg High School and works clockwise around the city. Each cycle generally takes about a month, depending on the amount of leaves collected. The route is being repeated throughout the program.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - An annual tradition honoring veterans laid to rest in Douglas County will return next month as volunteers prepare to place thousands of wreaths at Roseburg National Cemetery. The 2026 John Pierson Memorial Wreaths Across America event is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, bringing together local veterans, families,...
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Millions of dollars in grant funding are now available for conservation projects across Oregon, including potential projects in Douglas County, as the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) opens its Fall 2026 Private Forest Accord Grant Program application period. Applications opened Thursday, November 12, with funding...
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich proclaimed November 2026 as Homeless Youth Awareness Month during the Roseburg City Council meeting Monday, Nov. 9. The proclamation was presented to Thomas McGregor, co-chair of the Douglas County Homeless Youth Solutions Initiative, in recognition of local efforts to support children, youth and families experiencing homelessness.
ROSEBURG, Ore. - Community members interested in native plants, gardening and local conservation will have an opportunity to purchase plants, exchange seeds and connect with local organizations during a Plant Sale & Seed Swap in downtown Roseburg this Saturday, November 14. Hosted by Umpqua Valley Farm to School, the event...
Several of Oregon’s new mayor-elects, who were voted into office in last week’s midterm election, are under the age of thirty. That includes Adam Marl, 26, Oregon City’s mayor-elect; Ben Simons, 26, mayor of the city of Drain; and Will Anderson, 25, mayor-elect for the city of Milwaukie.
