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Roseburg Warming Center to Open Tuesday Night as Temperatures Drop

Roseburg Warming Center to Open Tuesday Night as Temperatures Drop

UCAN will open the Roseburg Warming Center Tuesday night as cold temperatures reach activation levels. The shelter at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will offer check-in, a meal and overnight warmth for guests, with check-out Wednesday morning.

Emergency Sewer Work To Restrict Access Near Bi-Mart In Winston Starting Feb. 23

Emergency Sewer Work To Restrict Access Near Bi-Mart In Winston Starting Feb. 23

Emergency sewer work in Winston will begin Feb. 23, restricting access near Bi-Mart and NW Cary Street. Detours will route traffic to NW Civil Bend Avenue and NW Brantley Drive. The project will replace about 310 feet of sewer main and is expected to last roughly two weeks.

Made for Trades Program Turns Dugout Rebuild Into Hands-On Career Training for Local Youth

Made for Trades Program Turns Dugout Rebuild Into Hands-On Career Training for Local Youth

A dugout rebuild in Douglas County is doubling as hands-on trade training for local youth. Through the Made for Trades program, students are gaining construction experience, earning scholarships and preparing for careers in skilled trades while helping improve a community ballfield.

Community Art Project to Transform Vacant Storefronts in Roseburg and Oakland

Community Art Project to Transform Vacant Storefronts in Roseburg and Oakland

Vacant to Vibrant is hosting free community art workshops in Roseburg and Oakland to create “Portraits of Community,” a public installation filling vacant storefronts this summer. Residents are invited to attend March and April drop-in sessions to help make the art.

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.