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Issues with Highway 138 chip seal continue
A chip seal project on Highway 138 from Roseburg to Glide this summer was meant to extend the life of 25 miles of pavement, but instead shortened the patience of many drivers whose vehicles were struck by rocks that came loose from the road surface.
Christmas tree drop sites abound in Roseburg area
David Hamilton carries a Christmas tree that was dropped off to be recycled at the Douglas County Landfill.
Readers submit photos of December's deep freeze
Kevin Parazoo captured this photo of Little River just below his house near Glide on Dec.
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UCAN Confidence Clinic instructor brings personal experience into classroom
Kara Conway is an instructor at Roseburg's Confidence Clinic. A graduate of the program, Conway is able to identify with the students, many of whom have told her she's an inspiration to them.
Friday Free for All a " Dec. 18
The Senate passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill onto President Obama, with most Republicans decrying the action.
Missing Gotta Hava Java owner found alive
Editor's note: This story was updated at 10:30 a.m. The original story appears below.
Roseburg tree lighting draws hundreds
Mose Willis, 2, hugs his mother, Crea McKeen Willis, as area families gathered Sunday evening to watch the lighting of the Christmas Tree in front of the Douglas County Courthouse.
Trial date set for Commissioner Doug Robertson's son
A Jan. 14 trial date was set this morning for David Scott Robertson of Roseburg, who is accused of drug, theft, burglary and firearm charges in Douglas County Circuit Court.
Editorial: Scientists, volunteers open window to county's past
Most of us don't equate rain and mud with kids in a candy store . But then most of us aren't archaeologists up to our elbows in artifacts from centuries ago at a Douglas County dig where each find linking the site to evidence of the earliest residents of the Umpqua Basin is met with unbridled glee.
Editorial: Stimulus-funded chip seal fails but glass shops benefit
People who drive the North Umpqua Highway between Roseburg and Glide on a daily basis deserve to be a little cranky.
Glide Scout holiday food, gift drive begins
Boy Scout Troop No. 112 is holding the 25th annual communitywide holiday food and gift basket program in the North Umpqua area.
Police and Fire Logs: Nov. 20, 2009
These logs are the highlights of initial emergency calls and reports to the Douglas County Dispatch Center.
Hiking guides will take groups through the Cavitt Creek Falls and Upper Cavitt Creek Timber Sale on Saturday.
Police and Fire Logs: Nov. 17, 2009
These logs are the highlights of initial emergency calls and reports to the Douglas County Dispatch Center.
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Veterans visit Glide High School to share personal stories
Glide High School students got a chance to learn a lot about Veterans Tuesday, at a special 'Living History Day' at the school.
Senior Times: Volunteer opportunities
The cover story in today's Senior Times tells about the important work volunteers are doing for the Senior Health Insurance Assistance program.
Glide construction causes chips, officials to correct
The necessary evil of road construction affects local drivers daily. Several Glide drivers, however, have another annoyance to add to the construction woes - a shower of window chips and cracks.
Local wilderness conference connects to world movement
Ted Swagerty of Roseburg leaves today for Merida, Mexico, to represent Douglas County at the Ninth World Wilderness Congress.
Frat must pay Oregon homeless man for shooting
A jury has awarded about $41,000 in damages to a homeless man who was shot by an Oregon State University fraternity member from Glide in 2006.