The devastation at the Rock Creek Fish Hatchery in December 2020. Starting on Sept. 8, 2020, and contained on Nov. 16, the Archie Creek fire destroyed 111 buildings, including the Rock Creek Fish Hatchery. Dan Meyer, the Rock Creek Fish Hatchery manager, said they lost juvenile fish, 15 structures, numerous pieces of equipment — including Continue Reading
Gift of Life-A New Kidney for Devree Guido
Devree Guido enjoys her first banana since June due to diet restrictions just one day after surgery that took place on the 19th. All photos courtesy of Jessica Guido. Devree Guido was scheduled to have a kidney transplant on Dec. 22 at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto. On Dec. 19, Continue Reading
Covered Bridges of Douglas County
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
Reflection on 2020
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 FBLA Spreads Cheer to Seniors
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
Dinosaur Sighting!
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
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
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
The Duck Pond Rebranding-The Stewart Park Nature Area
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
Unraveling the Mystery of the Forgotten Souls
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
Virtual Leadership Experience
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