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Roseburg Forest Products Reboots Dillard MDF Project, Plans 140+ Jobs When Plant Opens

Roseburg Forest Products Reboots Dillard MDF Project, Plans 140+ Jobs When Plant Opens

Roseburg Forest Products restarted construction March 4, 2026 on its Dillard MDF plant, featuring a Siempelkamp continuous press to make MDF and HDF from wood residuals. The company expects 140+ jobs when operations begin in late 2028.

Body Recovered, Man Identified After South Umpqua River Drowning

Body Recovered, Man Identified After South Umpqua River Drowning

Body of a man who went under in the South Umpqua River near Portland Avenue on Feb. 27 was recovered March 2 by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team. He was identified as 46-year-old Johnathon Michael Laine of Roseburg. The case remains under investigation as a boating incident.

Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Across Roseburg City Limits April 1 Through June 30

Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Across Roseburg City Limits April 1 Through June 30

Roseburg will flush fire hydrants citywide April 1 to June 30, 2026, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Temporary low pressure or discolored water may occur. Water is safe to drink, but run it until clear before washing clothes or dishes.

Accidental Cigarette Disposal Blamed For Green Mobile Home Fire

Accidental Cigarette Disposal Blamed For Green Mobile Home Fire

Firefighters extinguished a structure fire in a single-wide home on Apricot Lane at Evergreen Village Mobile Home Park in Green within about 10 minutes of arrival. Central Douglas Fire & Rescue said the cause was accidental, likely improper cigarette disposal.

Autism Awareness Walk Draws Crowd in Roseburg Amid Fremont Middle School Case

Autism Awareness Walk Draws Crowd in Roseburg Amid Fremont Middle School Case

Roseburg community members gathered Sunday for an Autism Awareness Solidarity Walk for Justice, marching from Fir Grove Park to Fremont Middle School after the arrests of three school employees tied to the Developmental Learning Center.

Man Presumed Drowned After Being Swept Downstream In South Umpqua River

Man Presumed Drowned After Being Swept Downstream In South Umpqua River

Man presumed drowned after a reported river rescue Friday morning on the South Umpqua River near Portland Avenue. Call came in about 7:23 a.m. Deputies and partner agencies searched for hours. Additional search efforts will continue.

Restoring Rock Creek: How Viceroy & Skipper Is Rebuilding Glide’s Riparian Future

Restoring Rock Creek: How Viceroy & Skipper Is Rebuilding Glide’s Riparian Future

Hailey Blalock of "Viceroy & Skipper" is restoring Rock Creek in Glide by planting thousands of native trees after the Archie Creek Fire. The effort aims to cool streams for salmon, rebuild habitat, and help Douglas County residents rethink their own landscapes.