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Inside Rochester Bridge on Dec. 8th 2020. In the 1800s and 1900s, there were at least 36 covered bridges in Douglas County. Now, only six remain. Judy Prindel, a member of the Covered Bridge Society of Oregon, said, “They were built way back in the early 1800s for several reasons — weather, to herd stock Continue Reading
This photo of my reflection in a bubble outside Fremont Middle School is one of my favorites. It was featured in my story, “Reflecting on distance learning,” published on June 6, 2020. Despite the challenges of COVID, I’ve had many spectacular experiences and have been extremely lucky to write about lots of amazing people and Continue Reading
Fremont Middle School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) found a creative way to spread joy to Roseburg’s seniors, responsibly and safely. Members shot videos telling about their favorite thing to do over the holidays. The videos were constructed into a virtual Christmas Card. FBLA members brought bright, cheerful posters to 8 senior living facilities Continue Reading
If you watch closely while driving around mile marker 13 on Highway 138 East near Glide, you might catch a glimpse of a dinomite roadside attraction. If you’re heading east, you will first see a 12 foot tall Tyrannosaurus rex. “He’s in the throes of a battle with two raptors and appears to be winning Continue Reading
Decorated house in Hucrest on Tuesday. Everywhere you go, Roseburg citizens are spreading cheer with decorations — from nativity scenes to holiday dragons and everything in between. “Our officers have recently observed an increased amount of Christmas decorations,” Roseburg Police chief Gary Klopfenstein said. Due to COVID-19, many people are not going to be able Continue Reading
Pond closest to Fred Meyer near sunset, filled with birds on Wednesday. The Stewart Park Nature Area is being remodeled. “The area is getting a facelift including the new kiosk and additional educational signs to promote healthier (preferably no) feeding by the public. In coordination with these improvements the park maintenance staff is also making Continue Reading
Some of the copper cremains containers still have their original labels at the Oregon State Hospital Memorial on Wednesday. In 2004 a group consisting of a legislator and a team of journalists stumbled Continue Reading
On Wednesday, November 18th Oregon’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the Fall Virtual Leadership Experience. This event was organized by TeamTri, GIANT, and the Department of Education for career and technical student organizations from Oregon. During the conference, students got the opportunity to listen to inspiring speakers, engage in leadership conversation, participate in Continue Reading
Kids show their patriotism at Stewart Park last Wednesday. Front row, left to right: Audrey Anderson, Julianna Worley, and Kavie Wolford. Back row, left to right: Brody Nelson, Collin Coopride, Suriah Clarno, Quinn Coopride. Veteran’s Day means something different for everybody. But for the kids of Roseburg, it is about honoring those who have or Continue Reading
Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra’s founder, Kristin Parks, has been pursuing her passion of playing and teaching the violin since she was 5 years old. At the age of eleven, she began her own music studio. Later, she received her Bachelor of Arts from Pepperdine University near Malibu, California. Kristin moved to Roseburg in 1998 and Continue Reading
