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Sutherlin School District Selects Next Superintendent

Sutherlin School District Selects Next Superintendent

Sutherlin School District has appointed Sutherlin High School Principal Jon Martz as superintendent starting July 1. The school board approved the hire after a search process. Martz will replace retiring superintendent Terry Prestianni and lead a district serving about 1,300 students.

Umpqua National Forest preparing to hire seasonal workers for summer

Umpqua National Forest preparing to hire seasonal workers for summer

Umpqua National Forest plans to hire seasonal workers for summer, with openings expected Feb. 20. Jobs in recreation, trails and resource management will be based in Glide, Roseburg, Tiller and Idleyld Park. Applicants must be 18 and apply through USAJOBS.

Oregon Free Fishing Weekend Set for Feb. 14–15, Licenses Not Required

Oregon Free Fishing Weekend Set for Feb. 14–15, Licenses Not Required

Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend is Feb. 14–15, allowing anyone to fish, crab or clam without a license. Families are encouraged to get outside, try fishing and submit photos from their outings while following all statewide regulations.

Two Grey Fox Sisters, Tundra and Mesa, Debut at Wildlife Safari’s Walk-Through Village

Two Grey Fox Sisters, Tundra and Mesa, Debut at Wildlife Safari’s Walk-Through Village

Two grey fox sisters have arrived at Wildlife Safari’s free walk-through Village in Winston. The new exhibit gives visitors an up-close look at one of North America’s most adaptable fox species and adds to the park’s growing lineup of animals and interactive experiences.

Roseburg High Theatre Students Bring Literacy Play to Douglas County Elementary Schools

Roseburg High Theatre Students Bring Literacy Play to Douglas County Elementary Schools

Roseburg High School Theatre students and Altrusa presented the 26th annual Celebration of Literacy play Jan. 30, bringing an original student-created show about reading and storytelling to elementary students across Douglas County.

Forever Wild Wildlife Rescue Announces Permanent Closure

Forever Wild Wildlife Rescue Announces Permanent Closure

Forever Wild Wildlife Rescue, a nonprofit serving the Umpqua Watershed, has announced it is permanently closing effective immediately. The volunteer-run organization cited an inability to sustain services moving forward. Hotline operations and programs have been discontinued.

Cellars & Gifts in Roseburg Announces Closure After 25 Years

Cellars & Gifts in Roseburg Announces Closure After 25 Years

After 25 years in Roseburg, Cellars & Gifts has announced it will close its doors. The longtime boutique thanked the community for decades of support and is offering 30% off most items during its final weeks as customers stop by to shop, share memories and say goodbye.