Joseph Patrick Quinn
The recent news stories pitting the City of Roseburg and the Douglas County Commissioners against each other in controversy over the temporary respite shelter do not tell the whole story. What looks like a fight between municipal managers is really frustration by both entities over a very co…
Last month, one of my neighbors mentioned that the Sutherlin School District school board was considering another bond measure for next year. In 2018, the district had asked community members to pass a $42 million capital improvement bond, but the measure failed by nearly 66 percent.
I recently asked a roomful of public safety representatives, educators and other community partners to share with one another why they do the work they do. A common answer quickly rose to the surface: They want to help people.
I know you want the very best for your teens. And if you’re like most parents, you’d do just about anything for them. That can make for some tough decisions when it’s time to talk about paying for college.
If you’re a parent, here’s something we’re both passionate about: making sure your kids have a great future. I want to help you and your kids get ready for life after high school so they can continue to college (and beyond) with a plan and a purpose! And a huge part of that is paying for sch…
Natural-disasters come in many forms. Sometimes they are the product of singular causation, as in the case of a meteorite, or perhaps a volcano. In other cases, a mind-boggling alignment of conditions and variables, both natural and manmade, takes place, and the results are rather stunning. …
Memorial Day is almost here, and with it an opportunity to honor those we’ve lost, celebrate their dedication and courage, and be thankful that we live in the greatest country on earth.
Built in 1953, Douglas High School is more than 65 years old and has seen more than three generations of Douglas County residents graduate. My wife is among those (class of ‘01), and my own three sons will someday be Trojans as well.
On April 19, 2019, a significant act of honor and compassion took place in Roseburg. Twenty-eight unclaimed and forgotten veteran ashes (known as cremains) were transferred from a local mortuary with the assistance of the Douglas County Veterans Forum to the custody of Douglas County Veteran…
Hello citizens of Douglas County. Today, I want to talk to you about hope, proven results and community reinvestment.
We’ve all seen the stories: a prominent leader in our community is accused of sexually abusing a child. A trusted adult, like a coach or medical professional, is charged with sexually abusing the young athletes they care for — the Larry Nassar case, for example.
We are all wondering what happened to the ground hog’s prediction of an “early spring” this year. However, one thing we are sure of is that an early spring was nowhere in sight. However, finally we are seeing some better weather. It appears again this year we may go from 45-degree weather to…
Our late February snowstorm did not earn a label or name of distinction, but that did not make it any less damaging. It closed roads and schools — and disrupted lives — with extended power outages. More significant than the damage, however, was the vibrant community spirit that we all saw fr…
