The scene inside the Roseburg High School gymnasium was right out of an Indian basketball game or wrestling match. About 300 fans were in the stands cheering on their teams while the announcer called the action and the referee made sure the rules were followed.
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley received a national award last week for his efforts to save Wolf Creek Job Corps and the other 24 Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers like it across the country.
Controlling emotions and making friends has been hard for 8-year-old Bentley Roach, but since he started racing karts this season, he’s made progress both on and off the track.
SUTHERLIN — Learning history in school isn’t unique, but learning that history from people who lived through it is.
The News-Review and Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe will sponsor the 43rd annual Douglas County Spelling Bee from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18 at the Wildlife Safari’s Cheryl Ford Center.
“Dear: veteren. I respect all that you have don for the comunity,” “Strong veteran. Strong heart. Enjoy your Valentine’s day” and “Thanks for everything” were among the messages children wrote in Valentine’s Day cards that would be delivered to veterans.
Roseburg Public Schools will enter into arbitration with ex-employee Elaine Logan regarding a breach of contract lawsuit initiated by the school district in November 2019.
Ashtyn Hooten, Brighid Rickman, Colby Fairbairn, Isabelle Hervey and Quinlan Wedge were named semifinalist for the 2020 Future First Citizen Award by the Roseburg High School Foundation.
Winston-Dillard School District honored three of its elementary school students with the Superintendent Academic Award for February 2020.
Edward Villarreal will be the new district safety coordinator for Roseburg Public Schools, following the school board’s approval during Wednesday’s meeting.
School lunches could be changing across the country, and some changes are already happening in Oregon.
Christopher and Jonathan Stone of Roseburg earned Dean's List recognition for fall semester at George Fox University in Newberg.
Teamwork, problem solving and leadership are the fundamentals of the Calapooia 4-H team of six boys who recently won a robot programming award at the FIRST Lego League Oregon State Tournament in Portland.
These are the Glide High School students with a 3.5 GPA or higher during the second quarter.
These are the Glide Middle School students who had a 3.5 GPA or higher during the second quarter.
In just its third year of existence, the Umpqua Community College women’s wrestling program can boast its first national champion.
Winston-Dillard School District is hosting an informational meeting about school safety training from 6-7 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Douglas High School gymnasium.
Erickson Ling presented a plaque honoring submariners on Jan. 31 during a dedication ceremony at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2468 in Roseburg.
The News-Review and Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe will sponsor the 43rd annual Douglas County Spelling Bee from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18 at the Wildlife Safari’s Cheryl Ford Center.
MYRTLE CREEK — Students at Coffenberry Middle School get a chance to learn how to build a gun rack, rebuild an engine, sculpt using papier-mache and put their science knowledge to practical use through a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math classes.
The Winston Police Department is pursuing a criminal investigation regarding an unsubstantiated threat targeting Winston Middle School and Douglas High School late Wednesday and early Thursday.
Students starting school in Douglas County are on par or slightly below the state standard, according to data released by the Oregon Department of Education on Thursday.
There will be an increased police presence at Winston Middle School and Douglas High School on Thursday after a threat was allegedly directed at the two schools.
Supporters of the Glendale school bond levy are making phone calls and will soon start putting up signs in the community, according to Glendale School District Superintendent David Hanson.
It’s no easy task to revamp a safety net for foster children. It’s even more difficult to accomplish that within two months in the middle of a school year. Just ask members of a coalition behind Horizons, the program dedicated to providing wrap-around services for some of the most vulnerable…
The Sutherlin School District will have a $22 million, 30-year bond measure on the May 2020 ballot to fund capital improvement projects around the district.
Jo Lane Middle School honor roll students for second quarter:
High school seniors can apply for a college scholarship from SELCO Community Credit Union until March 31.
CANYONVILLE — The month-long Celebration of Literacy kicked off Saturday with the theme Reading Around the World in which 10 different libraries in the Douglas County will participate through Feb. 8.
The News-Review and Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe will sponsor the 43rd annual Douglas County Spelling Bee from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 18 at the Wildlife Safari’s Cheryl Ford Center.
Douglas Education Service District and Roseburg Public Library are working together to host a five-part series on mental health starting in February.
Douglas County fifth graders are invited to Forestry Tour
A halftime presentation at the Roseburg High School varsity boys basketball game Friday received a standing ovation.
Craig Jackson spent last weekend planting flowers in front of the Flegel Center in downtown Roseburg.
Replacing the Heritage building on the Roseburg High School campus will be included in the final draft of the May ballot measure that will go before voters within the boundaries of Roseburg Public Schools.
Andrew Yun of Roseburg was named to the Dean's List with high distinction for the fall 2019 semester at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania.
