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Joseph Ziegler

Roseburg, Oregon

DFPA Raises Fire Danger Level to High Starting Sept. 23

DFPA Raises Fire Danger Level to High Starting Sept. 23

DFPA will raise fire danger to HIGH on Sept. 23. Public Use Restrictions increase: power saws, mowing cured grass, welding, and metal cutting are only allowed before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m. Industrial Fire Precaution Level remains at IFPL II.

Roseburg Fire Department to Issue Residential Burn Permits in October

Roseburg Fire Department to Issue Residential Burn Permits in October

Roseburg Fire Department will issue residential burn permits Oct. 1–31. Permits cost $75, valid for 7 days, and allow yard waste only. Fires must be attended, out before dark, and burn barrels are banned. Apply weekdays at 541-492-6770 or online at cityofroseburg.org/departments/fire/burn-permits.

Roseburg City Council to Consider Fireworks Ban, Urban Campground Proposal

Roseburg City Council to Consider Fireworks Ban, Urban Campground Proposal

Roseburg City Council meets tonight, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. to consider buying a 2.56-acre site on S.E. Stephens St. for use as an urban campground and discussing a possible citywide fireworks ban over fire safety concerns. Public comments are welcome in person, by email, or via Zoom.

September 22, 2025

September 22, 2025

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

September 19, 2021

September 19, 2021

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop

Winston-Dillard Melon Festival Kicks Off Friday With Full Weekend of Events

Winston-Dillard Melon Festival Kicks Off Friday With Full Weekend of Events

The 56th Winston-Dillard Melon Festival runs Sept. 19–21 with parades, live music, contests, kids’ games, food, and more. Highlights include the parade Sept. 20 at 11 a.m., music from Strange Birds, Trip Wire, and Borrowed Time, plus the grand raffle on Sunday.

Myrtle Creek Police Investigating Robbery Outside Bank

Myrtle Creek Police Investigating Robbery Outside Bank

Myrtle Creek Police are investigating a Sunday night robbery outside Columbia Bank. A man reported two masked suspects stole a deposit and threatened to shoot him before fleeing on foot. Anyone with info is asked to call MCPD at 440-4471.