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

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• Humidity: 96%
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Douglas County Morning News

SHERIFF’S OFFICE STILL SEEKING HELP IN LOCATING MISSING WOMAN

KQEN News Radio

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking help from the public as they attempt to locate 61-year-old Lori Sharman, who was reported missing Thursday afternoon.

A DCSO release said through the course of the investigation, deputies located video showing Sharman leaving her residence in the Green District on foot Wednesday night at 11:55 p.m. She did not return and was last seen walking south on Carnes Road toward Castle Avenue.

Sharman is described as 5 feet tall, 115 pounds with hazel eyes, and curly shoulder length blond hair. At the time she left, Sharman was wearing a maroon long-sleeved shirt with translucent sleeves, a black vest, cuffed blue jeans, and black and white sneakers. Sharman left her cell phone, wallet and credit/debit cards inside her residence.

DCSO said Sharman has a mental health diagnosis that may cause her to behave unpredictably. She reportedly walks with a limp.

Anyone who may have seen Sharman or who has information about her whereabouts is asked to contact DCSO at 440-4471.

7,000 VETERANS TO BE HONORED WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

KQEN News Radio

The Douglas County Wreaths Across America committee has announced that the John Pierson Memorial Wreaths Across America event will take place on Saturday, December 13th at the Roseburg National Cemetery.

A release said this year’s ceremony will honor the legacy of United States Air Force Veteran, John Pierson whose passion project to ensure every veteran’s grave at the Roseburg National Cemetery receives a wreath every December ignited a local movement. In his memory, the event has been named after him.

There are approximately 7,000 veterans laid to rest at the Roseburg National Cemetery. The group’s goal is to place a wreath on every one of the headstones and to say each hero’s name aloud as participants remember their sacrifice, honor their service, and teach the next generation the value of freedom.

Douglas County Commissioner Chris Boice said, “John Pierson inspired us all with his dedication to our veterans. He wanted every hero remembered with a wreath, and we are committed to keeping that tradition alive”. Boice said the community’s help is needed to sponsor wreaths and to be part of the event on December 13th at 1:00 p.m. To sign up, go to: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/169419.

DOWNTOWN ROSEBURG IS GETTING DECKED OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

KQEN News Radio

Downtown Roseburg is getting decked out for the holidays.

A city release said last week their facilities maintenance team installed a Christmas wreath and colored string lights around the top of Roseburg City Hall and the Public Safety Center. Strands of white lights now illuminate the front window of city hall’s lobby.

Downtown businesses are also decorating before “Shop Small Saturday”, this coming Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

On Sunday, City Councilor Zack Weiss, in partnership with an emerging nonprofit, Destination Downtown Roseburg, installed about 30 holiday wreaths throughout downtown. Weiss and members of Garden Valley Church restrung the wreaths.

Weiss ordered 3,000 commercial-grade lights that will arrive in time to be put up on Southeast Jackson Street on Sunday, before the county’s tree lighting ceremony. The city is funding the lighting purchase after the council approved spending $5,000 on downtown lights or other equipment.

Local businesses are loaning equipment to enable Weiss and volunteers to install 6,000 feet of string lights in trees. Volunteers who want to help can email Weiss at: zweiss@roseburgor.gov or show up at the parking lot at the corner of Jackson Street and Southeast Douglas Avenue next Sunday at 7:00 a.m.

Destination Downtown Roseburg is accepting donations to buy lights that can be used next year and beyond to expand the holiday lights to Southeast Main Street, and extend the lights north up Jackson Street and past the Roseburg Public Library on Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard.

CITY OF MYRTLE CREEK LISTS PUBLIC MEETINGS

KQEN News Radio

The City of Myrtle Creek has listed its public meetings for the month of December:

• The City Council will meet on Tuesday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. with the Urban Renewal Agency meeting to follow
• The Park Commission will gather on Tuesday, December 9th at 5:30 p.m.
• The City Council meeting for December 16th has been cancelled with a Council Goals Workshop scheduled in its place. It will be held at 5:30 p.m.
• The Mural Committee will meet on December 30th at 2:00 p.m.

Planning commission meetings have been suspended until there are planning items to present.

All meetings are held in the Council Chambers on Northwest Pleasant Street.

For more information on the City of Myrtle Creek, go to: https://www.cityofmyrtlecreek.com/

PART OF REEDSPORT TO HAVE WATER SHUT OFF MONDAY MORNING

KQEN News Radio

Some residents of Reedsport will have their water shut off Monday morning.

A city release said water will be shut off from 19th Street to 22nd Street, on the east side. Those areas are scheduled to be without water from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Staff said crews are replacing valves and fire hydrants as they continue making improvements to the city’s water system.

For questions or to get more information, call Reedsport Public Works at 541-271-3603.

FREE FISHING DAYS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING

KQEN News Radio

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering free fishing days this Friday and Saturday, right after Thanksgiving.

An ODFW release said no fishing or shellfish licenses or tags are required for those two days. All other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits, and size restrictions. Both Oregon residents and non-residents can fish for free.

ODFW will stock trout in several popular lakes in the Willamette Valley in anticipation of the event, which draws both experienced fishers and those learning the sport. This makes it a perfect excuse to spend time at a favorite river or beach. Check the ODFW Weekly Recreation Report to see the best bets for fishing, crabbing and clamming, including water levels, fishing hot spots and alerts.

Complete information about fishing, hunting, and related activities in Oregon is available at: https://myodfw.com/

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
• Winesgiving Weekend in the Umpqua Valley | Nov 28 - 30 | Link
• Deck the Halls Holiday Decorating Contest | Nov 28 - Dec 15 | Reedsport

Monday, November 24th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 7PM
• Open Mic Night @ Little Brothers Pub | 6 - 8 PM
• 2nd Annual Bike the Lights Night | 5 PM | Link
• Open Mic Night at Little Brothers Pub, hosted by Benjammin' | 6 - 9 PM | Link

Tuesday, November 25th

• 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 - 9PM | Link
• Open Mic Night @ Kodiak Bar & Grill | Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8PM

Wednesday, November 26th

• 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.
• Live Music: Bob Hall @ Two Shy Brewing | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Mister Wizard LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 11 PM | Link

Thursday, November 27th

• 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
• Celtic Jam Night @ Oran Mor | 5 - 8 PM | Link
• Local on Vendor Night @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 3 - 6 PM | Link
• Trivia Night @ Trella | 6:30 PM | Link
• All Age Karaoke Night at Urban NY Pizza & Grill | 7 - 9 PM | Link
• Turkey Trot 2025 @ Wildlife Safari | 7:30 PM | Link
• Mister Wizard LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 7 - 11 PM | Link
• Thursday Jam Night at The Scoreboard Annex, hosted by Steve Amari | 8:30 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner @ Diamond Lake Resort

Friday, November 28th

• 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
• 4th Annual Black Friday Oddities Market & Dark Disco @ The Rosebud Theatre | 8 - 11:30 PM | Link
• Light the Sky Holiday Event @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 4 - 5:30 PM | Link
• Rodney Carrington @ Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 8 - 9:30 PM | Link
• Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration @ Abacela | 11 AM - 5 PM | Link
• Wine & Caramel Pairing @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 1 - 5 PM | Link
• Winesgiving Weekend in the Umpqua Valley | Nov 28 - 30 | Link
• Wild at Heart at Giradet Vineyards & Winery | 1 - 4 PM | Link
• Acoustic Blend LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Link
• Mister Wizard LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link

Saturday, November 29th

• 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
• Winesgiving Weekend in the Umpqua Valley | Nov 28 - 30 | Link
• Handmade Holiday Market @ Umpqua Valley Arts | 12 - 7 PM | Link
• Leftover Sandwich Saturday @ Cooper Ridge Vineyard | 12 - 5 PM | Link
• Table Top and Board Game Night @ Oran Mor | 6 - 9 PM | Link
• Wild at Heart LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Link
• Funky Folkish Reggae with Ancient Baby LIVE at North Forty for Small Business Saturday! | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Melissa Ruth & The Likely Sisters LIVE at Oran Mor | 6 - 8 PM | Link
• Cover Culture LIVE at Two Shy Brewing - Roseburg | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Link
• Strawberry Roan LIVE at Workman's Bar & Smokehouse | 9 - 11 PM | Link
• Mister Wizard LIVE at Elements Lounge in Seven Feathers Casino Resort | 9 PM - 1 AM | Link
• Reedsport Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lions Park | Info: (mainstreet@cityofreedsport.org)

Sunday, November 30th

• DJ Trivia Night @ Brix Bar and Grill | Every Sunday | 6 - 8 PM
• Winesgiving Weekend in the Umpqua Valley | Nov 28 - 30 | Link
• Scott Austin LIVE at Melrose Vineyard | 3 - 5 PM | Link
• 42nd Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting | Douglas County Courthouse
• Oakland Chsitmas Tree Lighting and Caroling | Downtown Oakland

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

- The Roseburg Receiver Team