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Escaped Debris Burn Scorches About One Acre In Camas Valley

Escaped Debris Burn Scorches About One Acre In Camas Valley

An escaped debris burn scorched about one acre of grass and timber in Camas Valley Friday afternoon. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, the district’s second escaped debris burn response this month.

Douglas County Awarded $1.76 Million to Plan Wilbur Railroad Overcrossing

Douglas County Awarded $1.76 Million to Plan Wilbur Railroad Overcrossing

Douglas County has been awarded up to $1.76 million to study and begin engineering a proposed railroad overcrossing near Wilbur. The grant covers planning work, with additional funding needed for construction.

Giant Nutcracker Returns to River Forks Park as Festival of Lights Preparations Continue

Giant Nutcracker Returns to River Forks Park as Festival of Lights Preparations Continue

Oldham Crane and seasonal employees installed the giant wooden nutcracker at River Forks Park on Friday, November 6, as preparations continue for the Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights. The Roseburg Plug was on-site to document the installation ahead of the November 22 opening.

Douglas County Announces Veterans Day Closures, Community Events for November 11

Douglas County Announces Veterans Day Closures, Community Events for November 11

Douglas County government offices will close November 11 for Veterans Day, while parks, museums and recreational facilities remain open. The 71st Annual Veterans Day Parade and other community events are also scheduled throughout the county.

Adapt Names New Regional Recovery Facility Diamond Lake Recovery Campus

Adapt Names New Regional Recovery Facility Diamond Lake Recovery Campus

Adapt Integrated Health Care has officially named its new 50-bed facility under construction in Roseburg the Diamond Lake Recovery Campus. The residential treatment building, Crossroads Lodge, will more than double the capacity of the existing program.

West Old Melrose Road Closure Rescheduled for Friday, November 6

West Old Melrose Road Closure Rescheduled for Friday, November 6

The closure of the 900 block of West Old Melrose Road has been rescheduled for Friday, November 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will remove an underground sewer bypass serving the RUSA wastewater treatment plant. Detours will be in place.

Canyonville DMV to Permanently Close Nov. 18

Canyonville DMV to Permanently Close Nov. 18

Oregon DMV will permanently close its Canyonville office Nov. 18, citing staffing shortages and an expiring lease. Residents can use the Roseburg DMV or complete eligible transactions online through DMV2U.