Good morning Douglas County! Here are today's updates live from the Roseburg Receiver Communications Center.

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Douglas County Morning News

NINE ALREADY RUNNING FOR THREE DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER POSITIONS

KQEN News Radio

Nine people are already running for three positions on the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, in the May 2026 Primary Election.

The filing period opened September 11^th. Incumbent commissioners Tim Freeman, Chris Boice and Tom Kress all filed for re-election on the first day they could file.

Freeman is being challenged by frequent candidate for office, Brandy Stone who lists her occupation as customer service and sales. A second hopeful is Lorrie Wick, business owner and self-employed consultant for Lorrie Wick Community & Workforce solutions.

Boice is facing Andrew Rosales, who is retired from the U.S. military, and by insurance adjuster Steve Hammerson, who is currently on the Roseburg School District Board of Directors.

Kress’s challengers are Devlan Sorensen, who lists his occupation as blaster, and Nicholas Mitchell whose filing indicates that he is a lead UX and product designer in the banking industry.

Candidates who receive 50 percent of the vote plus one in the primary, automatically are the winner of their race. If no candidate achieves that percentage, the top two candidates face off in the November General Election. The filing period for the primary closes on March 10th.

No one has yet filed for the office of county assessor or county surveyor.

FALL 2025 CITY CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

KQEN News Radio

Stay up to date on all that has been happening at the City of Roseburg with the Fall 2025 City Connection e-newsletter, which is now available.

A city release said the online newsletter shares the latest news from city departments, offering information that can help residents with their quality of life while keeping them connected to their hometown.

Readers can learn about new amenities coming to the skate park, changes to the parking program, what the city council and nonprofits are working on to address homelessness challenges, and how the city’s compliance team helps to resolve code violations.

There is also an article about “Coffee with a Cop Day”, a Japanese sister city visit, and a library survey. Plus learn how to ensure electrical medical equipment is prepared to operate even during power outages, and ways to help prepare for winter storms.

In addition, see photos from the 2025 Neewollah Parade and learn where to find information, ask questions, or voice concerns to city staff.

Sign up for the City Connection e-newsletter at: www.cityofroseburg./newsletter.

WINSTON CITY COUNCIL/URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MEETING MONDAY

KQEN News Radio

The Winston City Council and the Urban Renewal Agency will have meetings on Monday night at 7:00 p.m.

Councilors will consider approving new business licenses for three businesses in the community. They will vote on a resolution declaring a Kubota Tractor to be surplus and directing that it be sold at auction. Councilors will also decide on authorizing the city manager to purchase variable frequency drives to control the speed of the pumping station system for the Winston-Green Wastewater Treatment Facility, sharing 50 percent of the cost with the Green Area Water and Sanitary Authority, for an amount not to exceed $77,472 or $38,736 each.

Other items are on the agenda as well. The meeting will be held in the city council chambers on Northwest Douglas Avenue.

For more information on the City of Winston, go to: https://winstoncity.org/

HIV ALLIANCE COMMEMORATES WORLD AIDS DAY ON MONDAY

KQEN News Radio

The HIV Alliance is commemorating World AID Day with events around the region, including one in Roseburg on Monday night.

The Oregon-based nonprofit HIV Alliance is having the events to show solidarity, remembrance, raise awareness and provide a call of support for those impacted by HIV/AIDS. Through this shared resilience and unity, HIV Alliance aims to strengthen connections and inspire hope.

HIV Alliance Executive Director Renee Yandel said, “On World AIDS Day, as we reflect on lives lost to HIV/AIDS, it is important for HIV Alliance to make sure that individuals who are currently at risk have access to services that meet them where they are, free from judgment, and address their broader needs for stability and health”. Yandel said, “Our mission is providing access to low-barrier HIV care and preventions services through comprehensive, evidence-based programs that are culturally responsive. Our work supports people living with, or at risk for HIV by addressing their needs with compassion and equity.”

HIV Alliance has been serving Oregon for thirty years, with the mission to support individuals living with HIV/AIDS and prevent new HIV infections. The organization now serves more than 1,200 people affected by HIV across 32 Oregon counties.

World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. established in 1988.

In Roseburg, HIV Alliances’ Southern Prevention Manager, Dane Zahner, is hosting a World AIDS Day event at 6:30 p.m. at the Umpqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 2167 Northwest Watters Street. The ninety-minute event will remember those who have been lost in Douglas County and will honor local community partners that align with the work of the HIV Alliance.

LEARN ABOUT LANDSLIDES IN FORESTED LANDSCAPES

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon State University Extension Service Forestry and Natural Resources program will hold a workshop titled, “Landslides in Forested Landscapes” on Wednesday.

It will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Extension office on Southeast Douglas Avenue, next to the courthouse in Roseburg.

Workshop participants will learn about the geologic processes, risk factors and impacts of landslides that affect small forest landowners. Instructors will cover an introduction to slope stability, an overview of the Oregon Department of Forestry forest practices rules that relate to slope stability and an introduction to digital resources.

Speakers will include experts from OSU and the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Participants needing Oregon Professional Logger continuing education credits through Associated Oregon Loggers will receive three credits at the workshop.

It costs $10 to attend the workshop. Registration is open through Monday. To sign up or learn more, go to: https://beav.ex/xeA or call OSU Extension at 672-4461.

UMPQUA SINGERS PRESENT “HOLIDAY SONGS AND HOLIDAY SWEETS”

KQEN News Radio

The Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts present, “Holidays Songs and Holiday Sweets”.

It will be held on Wednesday evening, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. at the Lang center on the UCC Campus. The Umpqua Singers, directed by Dr. Jason Heald, will perform a program of holiday favorites, served with a variety of desserts, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Admission is free with donations accepted to support the Umpqua Singers upcoming tour in Ireland. For more information, call 440-4691 or email: music@umpqua.edu.

Stuff N' Things Opens in Myrtle Creek with Deep Community History

The Roseburg Receiver

On Saturday, November 29, the community gathered in the Ray’s Shopping Center to celebrate the grand opening of Stuff N' Things, a new antique and vintage treasure shop born from decades of local legacy.

The store is led by Brittany Johnson, whose roots in the antique world run generations deep. Her parents owned the well-known “Winston Now N Then Antique Mall” for 19 years, along with Wilbur Auction for more than 25 years. For Brittany, antiques were not just items on shelves but the stories, memories, and relationships built around them.

“Growing up, I was always around items with history. When my parents closed their store, I didn’t want that sense of community to disappear,” Brittany said during our interview. “Opening Stuff N' Things was a spur-of-the-moment choice, but it felt right. Instead of saying goodbye, I wanted to say hello in a new way.”

She shared that closing the Winston shop was emotional for her family and their long-time customers who had supported them across Oregon and beyond. “We formed relationships with people from everywhere. Saying goodbye was one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do. This store gives us a way to keep that alive.”

Brittany also expressed deep gratitude for the support surrounding the new chapter. “I couldn’t have done this without the people who followed my parents for so many years. My husband has been a huge support. The community around me has been amazing.”

Stuff N' Things features curated antiques, eclectic finds, vintage decor, photography, and hand-selected items that celebrate the charm of Oregon living. Brittany brings her personal values of honesty, compassion, honor, and respect into every interaction. Her energy, humor, and passion shine through, from her love of coffee to her love of llamas.

Visitors can explore the shop at 875 South Main Street, Myrtle Creek, a few doors down from Ray’s. Brittany is active on social media and invites the community to follow along:

• Facebook: Stuff N' Things
• Instagram: @stuffnthings_mc
• TikTok: @stuffnthings341
• Email: brittany@stuffnthings.biz
• Phone: (541) 670-8557

A Night of Light and Community: Douglas County Gathers for the 42nd Annual Courthouse Tree Lighting

The Roseburg Receiver

Some traditions may seem simple at first, but once you are surrounded by families, familiar faces, and that unmistakable sense of hometown warmth, they become something much bigger.

Sunday evening, the Douglas County Courthouse lawn came alive as the community gathered for the 42nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Families bundled up and made their way downtown to share a moment that marks the true start of the season for many.

As the countdown began, “5, 4, 3, 2, 1,” excitement moved across the crowd. When the tree lit up, a cheer rose in unison, filling the courthouse grounds with the sound of celebration. In that moment, it became clear why this tradition continues to matter after more than forty years. It brings people together. It gives the community a place to gather. It reminds everyone that they are part of something larger than themselves.

Parents lifted their kids for a better view. Couples stood close to stay warm. Friends greeted each other with hugs. Some families have been attending for decades, passing the tradition down through generations. For others, it becomes a first memory in a place they are learning to call home.

These small but powerful moments, the glow of the courthouse, the warmth of the crowd, and the shared countdown, are what continue to tie Douglas County together year after year.

From all of us at The Roseburg Plug and The Roseburg Receiver, we wish you a safe, warm, and joyful holiday season. Thank you for supporting and shopping local.

Douglas County Upcoming Events

Limited Time Events

• Intro to Capoeira Workshop @ Performance Martial Arts Academy | November 1 - December 6th | Every Saturday | 2:30 - 4 PM | Link
• Umpqua Valley Festival of Lights 2025 | November 23 - January 1st | 5:30 PM | Link
• Deck the Halls Holiday Decorating Contest | Nov 28 - Dec 15 | Reedsport
• A Holly Dolly Christmas @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | December 5th and 6th | 7 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Holly Jolly Giants @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 12 - 2 PM | Link
• Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• 2025 Douglas County Christmas Craft Fair | December 5 - 7 | 10 AM - 8 PM | Link
• Mercy Foundation Festival of Trees @ Seven Feathers | December 4 - 6 | 9am - 2 PM | Link
• UACT - CRAZY Little Christmas | December 4 - 21 (Selected Dates) | Link
• Holiday Arts Festival | December 5th (4 - 8 PM) and December 6th (10 AM - 5 PM) | Oregon Coast School of Art, Gardiner | Link
• Candy Cane Lane | Oakland City Hall | December 5, 6 12, 13 (Friday and Saturday) | 5 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Holiday Village, Thu-Sun and Christmas Eve | December 5 - 22 | River Forks Park | Link

Monday, December 1st

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• Live Music: Erik Schnautz @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night at Little Brothers Pub, hosted by Benjammin' | 6 - 9 PM | Link

Tuesday, December 2nd

• Bingo @ Roseburg Elks Lodge #326 | 6:30 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 6 PM
• DJ Trivia @ Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 PM
• Free Line Dancing Lessons - Elements Lounge @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | Every week on Tuesday | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 PM
• Tuesdays! Free Line Dancing Lessons at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 9 PM | Link

Wednesday, December 3rd

• DJ Trivia @ Backside Brewing Co. | 6 - 7:30 PM
• Karaoke/Open Mic Night @ Idle Hour Tavern | 9 PM - 12:30 AM
• Open Mic at Brix | Every Wednesday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at The Wild Rose Saloon | 7 - 10 PM | Link
• Trivia Night @​ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 9 PM
• Trivia Night @​ Little Brothers Pub | 6 PM
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 PM, starts at 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.

Thursday, December 4th

• DJ Trivia @ North Forty Beer Company | 7 - 8:30 PM
• Kick Up the Dust - Line Dancing Lessons @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7 - 8 PM
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday and Saturday | 8 PM
• DJ Bingo @ Brix Bar & Grill | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Draper Jam Night | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Thirsty Thursday Cornhole Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | Every week on Thursday | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Thursday Jam Night at The Scoreboard Annex, hosted by Steve Amari | 8:30. -11:30 PM | Link
• Mercy Foundation Festival of Trees @ Seven Feathers | December 4 - 6 | 9am - 2 PM | Link

Friday, December 5th

• Friday Pizzas! @ Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards | 12 - 4PM
• Karaoke Night @ Winchester Pub & Grill | 8 - 11 PM
• Karaoke Night @ Workman's Bar and Smokehouse | 9 PM - 12 AM
• TGIF Wine & Pizza @ Abacela | 4 - 7 PM
• Bingo @ Roseburg Senior Center | (Every Wed and Fri) - Doors Open at 5 PM, starts at 6:30PM. Food available. Ages 7+. $1 for non-members.
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• A Holly Dolly Christmas @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | December 5th and 6th | 7 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Holly Jolly Giants @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 12 - 2 PM | Link
• Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• 2025 Douglas County Christmas Craft Fair | December 5 - 7 | 10 AM - 8 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart @ COHO PIZZA | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Mercy Foundation Festival of Trees @ Seven Feathers | December 4 - 6 | 9am - 2 PM | Link
• Canyonville Tree Lighting | Ken's Sidewalk Cafe on Main St | 5 - 8 PM
• Holiday Arts Festival | December 5th (4 - 8 PM) and December 6th (10 AM - 5 PM) | Oregon Coast School of Art, Gardiner | Link
• Candy Cane Lane | Oakland City Hall | December 5, 6 12, 13 (Friday and Saturday) | 5 - 7:30 PM | Link

Saturday, December 6th

• Umpqua Valley Farmers Market | 9AM - 1PM | SE Jackson St | Link
• Roseburg Saturday Market - Outside Winter Market | 10AM - 2PM | Harvard Ave - Rife's Home Furniture Parking Lot (Every Saturday until December 20th)
• Drain Farmers Market | 308 N 1st St in Drain @ 10AM - 2PM
• Workman's Community Market | 4550 Old Hwy 99S | 10 AM - 3 PM
• Karaoke Night @​ Brix Bar & Grill | (Every Saturday) @ 7 - 10PM
• Karaoke Night @ Lookingglass Brewery | 6 - 8PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Winston VFW | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night - Shamrocks Cocktail Bar | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Karaoke Night at Kodiak | Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday | 8 PM
• Holly Jolly Giants @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 12 - 2 PM | Link
• Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• 2025 Douglas County Christmas Craft Fair | December 5 - 7 | 10 AM - 8 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart @ Kelly's Cozy Corner | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Snowflakes & Showgirls - A Winter Burlesque Revue | 8 - 10 PM | Link
• Mercy Foundation Festival of Trees @ Seven Feathers | December 4 - 6 | 9am - 2 PM | Link
• Holiday Arts Festival | December 5th (4 - 8 PM) and December 6th (10 AM - 5 PM) | Oregon Coast School of Art, Gardiner | Link
• Candy Cane Lane | Oakland City Hall | December 5, 6 12, 13 (Friday and Saturday) | 5 - 7:30 PM | Link
• Mildred Kanipe Park, Oakland | Link
• Family Cookie Crawl | Downtown Oakland | 1 - 5 PM | Link
• Moonlight Madness | Old Downtown Reedsport Shops | 5 - 9 PM | Link
• Community Appreciation Day (Free) | Umpqua Discovery Center, Reedsport | 10 AM - 5 PM
• Jingle on the Bay Festival - Santa's Sailing in | Marina Activity Center, 120 Marina Way, Winchester Bay
• Winston Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade | Civic Wayside Park (Near Grocery Outlet) | Parade: 5:30 PM, Tree Lighting: 6 PM | Link
• Grand Illumination Christmas Tree Lighting | 2nd Ave and Main in Myrtle Creek | 6 PM

Sunday, December 7th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Holly Jolly Giants @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 12 - 2 PM | Link
• Wildlights @ Wildlife Safari | December 5 - 7, 12 - 14, 19 - 21 | 4 - 7 PM | Link
• 2025 Douglas County Christmas Craft Fair | December 5 - 7 | 10 AM - 8 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart @ Melrose Vineyards | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• Winds of Umpqua Flute Circle - Oran Mor | 1 - 3 PM | Link

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The Roseburg Receiver Updates

• We now have 17,615 members!!! Thank you all so much for being here!
• There is now an opportunity to advertise your local business with The Roseburg Receiver! If your company is interested, please email advertising@roseburgscanner.com. Your ads will be featured in The Roseburg Scoop emails, videos, website, and much more.
• Project Skywatch - Roseburg's Eyes in the Sky is now seeking funding through donations and sponsors. For information about Project Skywatch, visit https://www.roseburgscanner.com/project-skywatch
• The Roseburg Receiver Feed Mixer is Live! You can now mix multiple scanner feeds at the same time - with independent volume control, left/right ear panning, and live activity indicators for each channel. Build your own custom monitoring setup right from your desktop (Best on a computer). Try it here: https://mixer.roseburgscanner.com

The Roseburg Receiver Partners with The Roseburg Plug.

The Roseburg Receiver is excited to share that we’re partnering with The Roseburg Plug to bring an expanded level of real, local coverage to the people of Douglas County.For nearly two years, the Receiver has focused on timely information: scanner traffic, emergencies, outages, weather, community updates, and everything that helps keep people aware and connected.
Now, we’re adding something new: professional, on-the-ground video storytelling, created in partnership with The Roseburg Plug.This collaboration will bring:

• Exclusive field reports filmed directly in our community
• Small-business features with real local impact
• Coverage from the places where things are actually happening
• Stories that add context, depth, and real faces to the moments you see unfolding

The Roseburg Plug will be producing video features specifically for the Receiver, giving our audience a closer look at the people, businesses, and events shaping Douglas County - while we continue to provide the real-time awareness we’re known for. Our mission stays the same.
Our reach, and the way we tell the stories of this community, is about to get even stronger. More to come.

How to Contribute

We welcome all volunteers to share local events and incidents through our Facebook group. Whether you've witnessed something directly or received credible information, your contributions help keep our community informed and aware.

We encourage you to share relevant details and photos when appropriate. However, please note two important guidelines:

1. Maintain privacy by excluding any personal or identifying information
2. Ensure your own safety first - never attempt to post while driving

Your participation strengthens our community network, and your adherence to these guidelines helps keep everyone safe. Thank you for being part of our volunteer reporting team. If you have questions or want to participate as an author for our roseburgscanner.com website, please email community@roseburgscanner.com.

That is the scoop for this Monday morning. Have a great day!

- The Roseburg Receiver Team