May 14, 2026

Good morning Douglas County! Here are today's updates live from the Roseburg Receiver Communications Center.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Several Douglas County students are being recognized through scholarship awards presented by local Masonic organizations, continuing a long tradition of supporting education, personal growth and community service.

The Roseburg Valley Scottish Rite and Laurel Lodge #13 recently honored students selected for scholarship support as they continue their education in a variety of fields and career paths.

The Roseburg Valley Scottish Rite Scholarship recipients are:

• James Bowen
• Josey Evertt
• Teagan Favuer
• Alexa Bachmeir
• Angeline Pratt
• Hayden Wier

The Roseburg Valley Scottish Rite is a fraternal organization connected to the Masonic tradition. The group says its mission includes encouraging education, personal growth and service without bias. Its members support educational opportunities for students as well as speech services through clinics.

According to the organization, scholarship funds come from state investments and locally invested funds set aside to help advance education and promote understanding.

Laurel Lodge #13 also recognized recipients of the Manfred Rathbun Memorial Scholarship, which honors Rathbun’s legacy by helping students from Douglas County continue their education.

The Manfred Rathbun Memorial Scholarship recipients are:

• Evalyn Buenau
• Kaylen Farrare
• Ruby Geiger
• Cruz Dirksen

The Manfred Rathbun Scholarship has supported students pursuing different educational paths and fields of study. According to the lodge, more than $90,000 has been awarded through the fund over its lifetime.

Laurel Lodge #13 was founded in Roseburg in 1855 and is considered the oldest fraternity in the city. Its early members included Aaron Rose, Gov. Stephen Chadwick and other local leaders. The lodge continues to welcome those interested in personal improvement, education, reflection and service.

Members of the Masonic Fraternity are part of a worldwide organization with a long history of civic involvement, charitable work and support for education.

Through the scholarships, the local Masonic organizations continue their longstanding support of education and students in Douglas County.

Congratulations to all of this year’s scholarship recipients.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Douglas County community members will gather Thursday morning to honor six local law enforcement officers who never returned home from their service.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will host a Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 14, on the front lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse. The ceremony is open to the public.

The annual remembrance comes during National Police Week, a time set aside across the country to recognize law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. Peace Officer Memorial Day is observed each year on May 15, following a proclamation signed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962.

This year’s local ceremony will remember six Douglas County officers whose names remain part of the county’s law enforcement history:

• Officer Donald DeSues, Roseburg Police Department, who died in the line of duty on August 7, 1959
• Special Deputy Ronald H. Terwilliger, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, who died in the line of duty on July 23, 1985
• Corporal Virgle D. Knight Jr., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, who died in the line of duty on July 23, 1985
• Sergeant Gerald G. Chirrick, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, who died in the line of duty on July 23, 1985
• Deputy Morris L. Taylor, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, who died in the line of duty on September 14, 2002
• Deputy S. Allen Burdic, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, who died in the line of duty on March 11, 2021

The ceremony will include several traditional honors, including a proclamation reading by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, an honor guard, a wreath laying ceremony, bagpipes, a 21-gun salute and a county-wide radio broadcast.

For many, the ceremony is more than a formal observance. It is a moment to remember the lives, families and sacrifice behind each name. It is also a reminder that the impact of a fallen officer continues long after the day they are lost, carried by loved ones, coworkers and the communities they served.

Community members who wish to pay their respects are invited to attend Thursday’s ceremony at the courthouse.

More information about fallen officers can be found through the Officer Down Memorial Page at odmp.org.

Roseburg Police arrested two people Wednesday following an investigation into a reported robbery and assault at Sunshine Park earlier this month.

According to police, officers were first dispatched to Sunshine Park, located at 152 Sunshine Road, at about 5:45 a.m. on May 4 after reports of people fighting, a car horn honking and someone yelling for help. When officers arrived, no one was found at the park.

A short time later, Mercy Medical Center contacted dispatch after a man arrived at the hospital covered in blood and reported he had been assaulted at Sunshine Park. Police said the man was unable to speak at the hospital but wrote down the names “Cutty” and “Biscuit” as the people involved. Investigators later identified those individuals as Jessica Nicole Blessent, 37, of Roseburg, and Cody Leland Boots, 35, of Roseburg.

Police said the victim reported being pistol-whipped, shot with BBs and strangled with a seatbelt while trying to stop Blessent and Boots.

On May 12, officers said they developed probable cause to arrest both suspects. On May 13, Roseburg Police arrested Blessent and Boots at The Point, located at 200 SE Pine Street, without incident.

Blessent was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and menacing.

Boots was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, menacing and strangulation.

Both were lodged at Douglas County Corrections.

Note to readers: All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The term “lodged” is the wording used by law enforcement in the police log and refers to a person being booked or held at the jail.

GLIDE, Ore. — Terringer Farm will welcome visitors for a day of flowers, food, music and community fun as BloomaPalooza returns Saturday, May 16.

The one-day iris festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Terringer Farm in Glide. The event is built around the farm’s blooming iris fields and will feature live music, multiple food trucks, more than 70 vendors, kids’ activities and a beer, wine, slushie and mimosa bar.

Organizers describe the festival as a celebration of the community’s spring bloom season. A sponsorship letter for the event called this year’s BloomaPalooza the third annual festival and said organizers expect more than 4,000 people to attend.

For local families, the event offers a chance to spend the day outdoors while browsing vendors, grabbing lunch from food trucks and enjoying activities for kids. For visitors, it also highlights one of the Glide area’s spring attractions, with rows of blooming iris flowers serving as the backdrop for the festival.

Parking is listed at $5, with admission free.

Terringer Farm is located on Little River Road near Glide. More information is available through Terringer Farm’s BloomaPalooza event page.

SUTHERLIN, Ore. — Community members are invited to walk or jog around Ford’s Pond this Saturday in support of local students and families who need vision care.

The Sutherlin High School LEOs Club will host Loop Around the Pond for Sight on Saturday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at the main entrance of Ford’s Pond in Sutherlin. The event supports the Sutherlin Lions Vision Program, which helps local children receive glasses and other vision support.

Registration will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., with a $10 entry fee. Participants can walk or jog the two-mile loop around the pond.

Organizers are also collecting used glasses, sunglasses, hearing aids and cellphones. Donations will be accepted between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. and will support the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation.

The event offers a simple way for families, students and community members to enjoy Ford’s Pond while helping provide vision resources for local kids.

The Sutherlin High School LEOs Club is connected with the Sutherlin Lions and gives students opportunities to serve their community through local projects and outreach.

Families, caregivers, educators and community members are invited to a free informational dinner session focused on the Nurtured Heart Approach®, a relationship-based method designed to help support youth confidence, resilience and positive behavior.

The session will be held Thursday, May 21, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Roseburg Public Library’s South Umpqua Room.

The event is cohosted by the Oregon Health Authority, Douglas Education Service District and Thrive Umpqua, a Certified Blue Zones Community. Organizers said attendees will learn practical tools for supporting young people, strengthening relationships and creating more positive interactions at home, in school and throughout the community.

Dinner will be provided, and the event is open to families, caregivers, educators and anyone interested in learning more about the approach.

Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Tuesday, May 19, at bit.ly/NHAinfosession.

The Fly-in Pig BBQ Competition and Chili Cookoff will take place this weekend at the Myrtle Creek Municipal Airport.

The third annual event is now the Oregon qualifying competition for BBQ World Cup in Las Vegas, Nevada. The chili cookoff is new this year. Hours are Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Live music will be featured on both days.

For more information on the Fly-in Pig BBQ event, go to: https://flyinpig.org/

Saving Grace Humane Society has its 5th annual Barks & Recreation Event this Saturday.

The dog-friendly celebration will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Stewart Park in Roseburg. It brings together pets and people for a day of connection, fun and support for local shelter programs and services. All friendly on leash dogs are welcome.

Saving Grace Development and Communications Manager Cyn Demers said, “Events like Barks & Recreation are a reminder of how strong and compassionate this community is”. Demers said, “It’s a day where people come together not just to have fun with their pets, but to support one another and the work we do for animals in need.

Presented with the support of First Community Credit Union and other local partners, Barks & Recreation offers a wide variety of activities for all ages. Attendees can explore over 30 pet-friendly vendors, enjoy food trucks and a wine and beer garden, participate in dog contests and activities and access reduced-cost vaccines and microchips for dogs. Saving Grace will have adoptable dogs on-site for those interested in welcoming a new companion.

A highlight of the day will be the Alumni Walk at 12:00 p.m., where dogs adopted from Saving Grace are invited to return and celebrate alongside their families. Dog contests will follow from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Contest registration is available onsite for $10 per entry.

For more information on Saving Grace Humane Society and Barks & Recreation, go to:

https://savinggracehumanesociety.org/

Limited Time Events

• In Studio Classes @ Create & Sip Studio | January 8 - May 17th | Every Week on Wed - Sun
• ART AS RECORD: MINIDOKA + 4 Add'l Exhibits feat. Japanese Artists @​ Umpqua Valley Arts | March 20 - May 22nd | 10 am - 6 pm | Link
• Guest Artist Dave Hall Exhibit @ Gallery Northwest | May 3nd - June 30th | Every week Tue - Sat | 11 am - 4 pm | Link
• Wellness Walk | Every Saturday Through September | 9am at the Thrive Umpqua office in Roseburg (556 SE Jackson)

Monday, May 11th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 pm
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 pm
• Celebrate Recovery | Westside Christian Church | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• Monday Night Auxiliary Bingo | Winston VFW | 4:30 pm | must have papers by 5:30, $17 for all games.

Tuesday, May 12th

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 pm
• DJ Bingo @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 6 pm
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 pm
• Free Line Dancing Lessons - Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | Every week on Tuesday | 7 - 9 pm | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 pm
• Tuesdays! Free Line Dancing Lessons at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 pm | Link
• Celebrate Recovery | Winston Assembly of God | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• Live Music: Liz Jones Duo @ Abacela | 2 - 4 pm | Link
• Live Music: Mark Malefyt @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 pm | Link

Wednesday, May 13th

• DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 pm
• Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 pm - 12:30 am
• Open Mic at Brix | Every Wednesday | 6 - 8 pm
• Trivia Night @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 9 pm
• Trivia Night @​ Little Brothers Pub | 6 pm
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 pm, starts at 6:30 pm. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Celebrate Recovery | Redeemers (Old movie theater) | Dinner at 5:30, Large group at 6:30.
• Wednesday Night Karaoke with Mr. Michael | Winston VFW | 5 - 9 pm| 21+
• Group Meet - Knitting of Any Kind | Studio Arts Connection (1350 NE Stephens, Roseburg) | 1 - 3:30 pm | Knitting, crochet, hand quilting felting spinning, etc
• Canyonville Farmer's Market | Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at Seven Feathers Casino Parking Lot | May - October
• Single Mingle @ Elements Lounge | 7 - 9 pm | Link

Thursday, May 14th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 pm
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 pm
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 pm
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 pm
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• Al-Anon Meeting in Oakland (Weekly) | Oakland Ice House - 212 Lucust St | 2 - 3 PM
• Supper Club Dinner @ Melrose Vineyards | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | Link

Friday, May 15th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 pm - 12 am
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 pm, starts at 6:30 pm. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 pm
• Friday Night Live Music | Winston VFW
• Group Meet - Open Painting Watercolor and Small Acrylic | Studio Arts Connection (1350 NE Stephens, Roseburg) | 1 - 3:30 PM
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 8 pm | Link
• Walk-In Wine Tasting @ The Wine Destination | 4 - 7 pm | Link

Saturday, May 16th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9 am - 1 pm | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Farmers Market | 2525 W Harvard Ave | 9 am - 2:30 pm | Link
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10 pm
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8 pm | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 pm
• Saturday Night Karaoke with DJ Dan | Winston VFW | 5 - 9 pm | 21+
• Barks & Recreation @ Stewart Park | 11 am - 3 pm | Link
• Fly-in Pig Barbecue Competition | May 16 & 17th | 10 am | Link
• Live Music: Kacie Corrine @ Two Shy Brewing | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Link
• Thrive Umpqua Park Pop-Up Series | 12 - 2 pm | Link
• 3rd Annual BloomaPalooza Iris Festival | Terringer Farm | 14260 Little River Rd in Glide
• Oakland City Wide Garage Sale
• Culpepper & Merriwather Circus | 1 pm & 4:30 pm | Ireland Trucking Lot in Myrtle Creek
• Traditional Chinese Tea Service @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 12 - 4 pm | Link

Sunday, May 17th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 pm
• Fly-in Pig Barbecue Competition | May 16 & 17th | 10 am | Link
• Live Music: Chrysalis Sisters @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 pm | Link
• K9s Unleashed | Douglas County Speedway | Link
• Live Music: Caltucky @​ The Rosebud Theatre | 6 PM | Link

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That is the scoop for this Thursday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team