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Joseph Ziegler

Roseburg, Oregon

Umpqua River Lighthouse to Celebrate 132nd Birthday with Open House on Jan. 17

Umpqua River Lighthouse to Celebrate 132nd Birthday with Open House on Jan. 17

Celebrate the Umpqua River Lighthouse’s 132nd birthday at a free open house Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Winchester Bay. Enjoy refreshments and cake, tour the lighthouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and explore the museum, gallery, and gift shop.

Roseburg Man Jailed on 60 Child Sex Abuse Charges After Winston Police Investigation

Roseburg Man Jailed on 60 Child Sex Abuse Charges After Winston Police Investigation

Winston Police arrested 21-year-old Lucas Brent Carr of Roseburg on 60 charges of encouraging child sex abuse in the first degree. Police said the case began July 16, 2025, after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Carr is held without bail.

Elk Island Drops Lawsuit Against City of Roseburg, Citing “Path Forward” and Grants Pass Shelter Focus

Elk Island Drops Lawsuit Against City of Roseburg, Citing “Path Forward” and Grants Pass Shelter Focus

Elk Island Trading Group dismissed its lawsuit against the City of Roseburg, citing a possible path forward through changes to the Homeless Commission and a focus on Parker’s Place Village in Grants Pass, expected to open June 1, 2026.

Police Log: January 14, 2026

Police Log: January 14, 2026

Roseburg police reported multiple arrests and citations on Jan. 14, including criminal trespass and warrant arrests, a vehicle break-in theft, weapons ordinance violations in the Greenway, and multiple non-injury crashes, according to the city’s daily police log.

Community Invited to MLK Day of Service River Cleanup and Restoration in Roseburg

Community Invited to MLK Day of Service River Cleanup and Restoration in Roseburg

Roseburg residents are invited to volunteer Monday for the annual MLK Day of Service river cleanup and invasive species removal event. Crews will work in several city parks, with a 9 a.m. gathering at Stewart Park Pavilion.

Roseburg High Students to Gain Hands-On Healthcare Training at UCC Through New Partnership

Roseburg High Students to Gain Hands-On Healthcare Training at UCC Through New Partnership

Roseburg High School students will soon train on the Umpqua Community College campus after both boards approved a new partnership. The agreement creates dedicated space in UCC’s Medical Careers Hub, opening new healthcare career pathways for local students.

January 15, 2026

January 15, 2026

The Roseburg Receiver Morning Scoop