With the sun beaming above us and the Little River flowing beside us, we drove until the pavement turned to gravel and then kept going for another seven miles until we came to the Lake in the Woods.
WINSTON — Dragons stood on the counters at the Winston Library and Joe Ross told children at the summer reading kickoff event a story about the majestic creature.
I won’t make light of the heavy social justice issues we’re facing in our nation right now. These are important issues to consider and discuss, even here in Douglas County where many of them seem far removed from our daily life. But I refuse to let them weigh me down like a rock in a river, …
Before I dive into some of the secrets of what a woman really wants, I have to applaud the men who are already going above and beyond in these areas and others.
The Douglas County Lamb Show has been a place for people to exhibit lamb and sheep products for 81 years, but this year the traditional youth show and sale has been moved online due to restrictions in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
This summer will look different from the last at Roseburg Public Library due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Having celebrated several anniversaries this month, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to have made it a certain number of years past an event and how we commemorate moments that change us.
Field trips and large group gatherings are not allowed under current state guidelines, which means summer activities for children are altered, postponed or canceled to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Most of Roseburg High School's senior class received diplomas Saturday, as part of the school's altered graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Douglas County Perinatal Task Force is giving away diapers, wipes and other supplies to Douglas County families.
YMCA of Douglas County held its 10th annual Water Safety Day on Saturday, which was transformed into a drive-thru event amid the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing guidelines.
It’s always the right time to commit to healthy habits, behaviors and steps to improve your physical and mental health. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating so much uncertainty and upending so many routines, experts say that focusing on the things within your control is particularly important.
When the Umpqua Valley Arts Center closed to the public in early March, the Umpqua Valley Arts Board knew they had to find ways to stay connected to the community.
During the winter term, my fellow nutrition teachers and I presented the CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) program to 382 first graders in elementary schools throughout Douglas County. The CATCH concept is a very simple one. Foods and activities are categorized as GO (good) and WH…
Organizations across the state began celebrating the 6th Annual STEM Week Oregon on Saturday. The week is part of a movement to raise awareness and engage in activities involving science, technology, engineering and math.
Roseburg Police Department posted five story time videos where staff members read books to children who are stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Do you want your children to feel stability, resilience and resourcefulness so they can cope with challenges, disappointments and losses that are part of living life?
Kindergartners at Roseburg Junior Academy have been learning about Great Britain, and on Wednesday, they participated in their own version of The Great British Baking Show, a popular British television series.
All I can really say is wow! Never in my lifetime have I ever experienced something like this. Our entire country has literally been put on pause.
Throughout the school year students have access to guest teachers and special programs, but due to building closures amid the coronavirus pandemic, many of those programs have ended as well.
It is probably safe to say that everyone’s lives have changed over the last two months. All of us have had to make huge adjustments in almost every aspect of our daily lives. Our once familiar routines no longer exist and we are trying to make our new ‘normal’ as normal as possible.
Because caregivers and youth are spending even more time together these days, Roseburg Public Library has added books to the collection that focus on homeschooling, crafting and parenting.
When Expanding Horizons Youth Center Program Manager Amber Lomascola pitched the idea of an art exhibit to the center’s youth in late 2019, she had no idea that a pandemic would interfere with the show.
I’ve gone through social media fasts several times and have never once regret it.
During these challenging days of sheltering in place, families and kids are finding themselves wondering how to best use their time. The Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub, a partner organization housed at Umpqua Community College, is committed to providing support for our community — especially childr…
As a mother of two, Tricia Powell knows that no two kids are alike, but she does have some tips when it comes to online learning.
This time is forcing many of us to really slow down. Whether out of work, working from home or not in the professional world at all, many of us are in the thick of life and parenting from a decidedly new angle.
In these challenging times, the need to feed our families while also practicing social distancing can add extra stress to our daily lives. However, the good news is that it doesn’t have to.
One of the hardest jobs we have as a parent is keeping our children safe. Not only do we have to worry about physical safety, but we need to make sure that they are emotionally safe.
Wildlife Safari welcomed a new litter of cheetah cubs on the morning of March 28.
This is the first time as a nation we have dealt with a crisis of this magnitude without an end in sight. I’m scared, and that’s a bold statement for someone who feels like she’s got to be the rock of the family when a deadly pandemic is sweeping our nation and world.
Umpqua Actors Community Theatre announced Thursday that it will be holding its very first youth talent competition, open to all Douglas County students grandes 1-12.
Because Roseburg Public Library is closed for the foreseeable future, consider accessing these online options for connecting your children to different types of reading material.
The 43rd annual Douglas County Spelling Bee has been canceled.
