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ROSEBURG, Ore. – The Umpqua Community College (UCC) Board of Education is pleased to announce a new president has been selected. Following a comprehensive, nationwide search, Dr. Rachel Pokrandt will be joining the College as its 12th president. “We are thankful and thrilled that Dr. Pokrandt has agreed to serve our students, college, and community,” […]
Roseburg, Ore – On April 15, 2021, in the early morning hours, Roseburg Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at 2941 NE Yount Avenue. The reporting party notified Douglas County Dispatch of a shop on fire adjacent to their residence. Dispatch was notified that all residents were out of the structure. While […]
In a recent press release, Umpqua Community College says a message was circulating the campus suggesting the arts programs – music and theater programs – were going to be terminated. A letter from president Dr. Debra Thatcher, released over the weekend offers clarity on the issue. the letter reads as follows: Recently, a well-intentioned but […]
(Salem) – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, asks the public to help find two males that are missing and could be in danger. Jaxon Palm, age 13, is a child in foster care who went missing from Albany, Ore. on March 30, 2021. He is believed to be in danger. […]
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Portland, Ore. – As many elders may not be aware of digital scams that can affect them, Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment provides a look into a new scam. The grandparent scam. Here’s how it works: grandparents receive a call from one of their “grandchildren.”? The grandchild’s voice may not sound right, but the grandchild […]
ROSEBURG, Ore. – A three vehicle crash Monday evening claimed the life of a Roseburg man. At 4:49 p.m. on Monday, March 29, 2021, 911 dispatchers began receiving reports of a three vehicle crash in the 3100 block of Highway 99 South near the Green District. Deputies arrived on scene and learned a 1997 Ford […]
Candidates will participate in virtual town hall meetings during first week of April. ROSEBURG, Ore. – Umpqua Community College (UCC) has selected three finalists in the search for its next president. The candidates are Ryan Melton, Rachel Pokrandt, and Teresa Rivenes. The candidates were recommended by a search committee comprised of students, college employees, community […]
Salem, Ore. – After months of calm between rival political groups, hundreds of black-clad protestors stalk right-wing groups rallying in Salem near the State Capitol. On Sunday, March 28, 2021, events were held by two separate groups intending to meet at the state capitol grounds. The Oregon State Police along with partner agencies the Salem […]
Roseburg, Ore. – The City of Roseburg Fire Department will begin issuing residential burn permits, beginning on April 15, 2021 and ending on May 15, 2021. These permits are issued for seven days at a cost of $75.00. Residential yard waste is the only material that may be burned. Prohibited items include standing berry vines, […]