Food shortages throughout the world. Store shelves empty of baby formula. Highest gas prices in US history. Decreased snow-pack in the Rockies and Cascade Mountain ranges. Water rationing in the Colorado, Deschutes, and Klamath basins. Protests becoming a near daily event. Brutal storms hamm…
The voters have spoken. We were presented with an opportunity to fund improvements for schools, and thus for students, in Roseburg. But we declined that opportunity.
It may be green now, but it’s going to be dry too soon
I'd like to second Mr Vincent's opinion (The News-Review, May 15) about the Idaho issue with one exception. While I share his frustrations and vision of the future, I have reached a different conclusion. Like he, I feel we are in the "death throes, politically, moving away from the citizenry…
A large part of the duties of our county commissioners is to serve the taxpayers of the county. One way they do this is by responding to issues constituents have with county departments.
I am responding to the guest column by Lance Colley in The News-Review on Sunday.
I am a retired longtime resident of Green that has lived on a fixed income since 1998.
As a member of the Roseburg Schools Board of Directors, I served with a pride and humility for my community and our schools. I witnessed struggles and victories during my time with the board, and never once doubted the sincerity and resolve of my community to make sure our schools function w…
Driving down Jackson Street I noticed the current Douglas County Commissioners all have big signs on the Republican Party Headquarters' office.
There should not be much controversy around the school bond measure on next Tuesday’s ballot. None of us would let our personal residences age without significant improvements, and neither should we stand by while our school building improvements remain idle.
Valynn Currie is the right choice for Douglas County Commissioner Position No. 2.
I don’t doubt that the aging school buildings in this community are in desperate need of upgrades, updates and in some cases, a rebuild. But I’m sorry, I cannot afford to pay for the school bond.
For over 50 years, we have joyfully lived in Roseburg, where Dr. Bill served the dental needs of Roseburg children for 46 of those years as a pedodontist, and Mickie was a 4-H leader, the Coordinator of the OSU Extension Drug and Alcohol Program, and worked as a substitute teacher. We raised…
I strongly recommend you Re-elect our Douglas County Commissioners because they are experienced administrators and have done excellent work to balance the county budget, promote economic development, prioritize county services, and have shown fearless leadership in crisis.
I am proud to be an employee of the Roseburg School District. Our schools are doing such great things for our students in so many areas that speak to the values of our community. Our district works tirelessly to give our community’s children the education they deserve, and that is why Bond M…
Prior to and after Roe I worked on a GYN ward.
I am perplexed by the abortion problem in our country. When a pregnant woman is killed it is always considered a double homicide. When a baby is aborted/killed it is not considered murder because the woman says she needs control over her body. (Why doesn't she exercise that control over her …
Did you know that we have been given the opportunity to renovate and improve our Roseburg Public Schools? Recently, the school board met and unanimously voted to put a new bond measure on the May ballot. This bond would be worth $154 million and would go toward building renovations throughou…
Scientists say we've reached the maximum amount of global warming. We must make changes, so all can live. Here's a few electricity ideas:
I am responding to the article in The News-Review on April 27 entitled, "Steelhead decision heads to court." There are two significant factors that haven't been mentioned in any of the articles related to the summer run of steelhead up the North Umpqua River. First, is that the genetic work …
Newspapers are supposed to tell both sides of a story — pro and con. All I see is "vote for school bonds." How about some news on the true cost. Do the math — an additional assessment of $1.85 per $1,000 multiplied by the current assessed value of a $300,000-$400,000 home.
Education in Oregon is at a crisis point. Families and teachers have struggled through this pandemic. Students have fallen behind academically, and suffered emotionally. Our public school system was struggling even before the pandemic, the stress put on it by Covid-19 just laid bare those in…
Just like me, you may have some misgivings about voting for anything that reflects negatively upon our pocketbooks, especially needlessly! Making a significant investment in an education system that seems increasingly questionable with regards to curricula and instruction practices makes one…
I consider it reprehensible the extent our Oregon Department of Education has gone to promote sex education. Sadly, our legislators, who are in control, support the agenda.
I am making comment on two items from the Public Forum in the May 8 edition of The News-Review
Amid the ongoing controversy over abortion rights, I began to think about, as a society, our ability to compromise. A willingness to compromise is after all basic to a functioning democracy. No one gets everything they want, but everyone gets something.
I am surprised and saddened by the lack of logic in those exhibiting fear and anger over the Supreme Court's possible decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Why? Abortion is nowhere mentioned in the Constitution and that's what the judges must look for.
Conservatives have stifled their opinions of Justice Samuel Alito’s leaked draft. Not quite sure what that has to do with GOP opinions? The scent of an upcoming victory for the Right to Life groups headlines a trend of changes conservatives want moving forward. Mitch McConnell has spent year…
Despite Roseburg School District’s consistent and excellent maintenance of our school buildings, the infrastructure and internal workings of the buildings are flawed and in desperate need of modernization. It is obvious from all of the information we have observed these last few weeks online…
As Chair of the Roseburg Public Schools Board of Directors, I take great pride in what our school district contributes to our children and our community. We serve over 5,600 students in 12 schools. We employ 741 teachers, administrators, aides, cooks, custodians and support staff. We offer a…
Tim Freeman knows how to get things done and ensures the resources are there for the departments to be able to do their jobs.
