Douglas County Approves $150,000 Grant to Advance Proposed Timber~Lands Theme Park Near Winston
Douglas County approved a $150,000 grant agreement to support early planning work for the proposed Timber~Lands Theme Park in the Winston area.
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Firefighters Complete Control Line Around Little Paradise Fire Near Elkton
Firefighters completed a control line around the 3- to 3.5-acre Little Paradise Fire north of Elkton after working through the night. No structures were threatened, and crews remain on scene extinguishing hot spots.
Fire Danger Level Rising to High Across Douglas District Saturday
Fire danger will rise to High across the Douglas District at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 11. Several outdoor activities, including mowing dry grass and using power saws, will be limited to before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m.
Day of River Appreciation Marks 40 Years at River Forks Park
Umpqua Watersheds will celebrate the 40th Annual Day of River Appreciation on July 18 at River Forks Park. The free festival will include live music, food, family activities, art and environmental education.
Myrtle Creek’s Music in the Park Opens 39th Season Tonight
Myrtle Creek’s Music in the Park begins its 39th season tonight at Millsite Park. That Other Band will perform from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., opening a summer of free Thursday evening concerts.
New Douglas County Museum Exhibit Revisits Childhood Through Bikes, Toys and Trains
A new Douglas County Museum exhibit brings together 29 vintage bicycles, 104 toys and a collection of model trains, offering visitors a nostalgic look at childhood recreation spanning more than a century.