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Community Effort Brings Beloved Park Icons Back to Life in Douglas County

Community Effort Brings Beloved Park Icons Back to Life in Douglas County

A community partnership has brought longtime playground icons back to Douglas County parks, restoring Willie the whale and historic helicopter structures while preserving the memories they hold for generations of families.

Studio Arts Connection bringing watercolor, yarn arts, jewelry making, and gallery space to Roseburg

Studio Arts Connection bringing watercolor, yarn arts, jewelry making, and gallery space to Roseburg

Studio Arts Connection is opening soon in Roseburg at 1350 NE Stephens St. #10, next to Subway. Owner Sharon Bedford will offer watercolor, knitting, crochet, jewelry-making, and open studio time. First class is Feb. 4 with a Valentine card watercolor project.

Johnny Barrett of Riddle Earns Eagle Scout Rank After Completing 236 Hour Service Project

Johnny Barrett of Riddle Earns Eagle Scout Rank After Completing 236 Hour Service Project

Johnny Barrett of Troop 36 in Riddle has earned the rank of Eagle Scout after completing a 236 hour service project building benches for a local baseball field. Barrett plans to graduate in 2026 and is pursuing dual credit coursework in UCC’s Mechatronics program.

New Lemur House Completed at Wildlife Safari, Lemurs Return to Walk Thru Safari

New Lemur House Completed at Wildlife Safari, Lemurs Return to Walk Thru Safari

Wildlife Safari has completed a brand new lemur house in the free Walk Thru Safari. The larger, heated space includes big windows and can be divided for new introductions or maternity needs. The lemurs have returned to their updated island home.

Source One Serenity Honors Douglas County Leaders With Certificate of Appreciation

Source One Serenity Honors Douglas County Leaders With Certificate of Appreciation

Source One Serenity founders Rusty and Elena Lininger presented Douglas County Commissioners and Solid Waste staff with a certificate of appreciation, thanking them for support that helped launch a food waste diversion and compost project at the Glide Transfer Station.

Reedsport Main Street advances to “Designated Main Street” level in Oregon Main Street Network

Reedsport Main Street advances to “Designated Main Street” level in Oregon Main Street Network

Reedsport Main Street advanced to the Designated Main Street level in the Oregon Main Street Network, along with Downtown Medford Association, North Bend Main Street, and Port Orford Main Street. OMS said the designation reflects progress in strengthening historic downtowns.

Douglas County Declares January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month

Douglas County Declares January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month

Douglas County commissioners issued a proclamation Jan. 21, 2026, declaring January as National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. The proclamation cites the TVPA and recognizes the Douglas County Human Trafficking Task Force and its partner agencies.