$300M golf resort gets approval in Winston (1) Nov 3, 2008
WINSTON (AP) A 300 million resort that includes an 18-hole golf course has won preliminary approval from the town planning commission in Winston, near Roseburg. The proposed Brockway Resort Golf and River Club is to be built in three phases on 262 acres on the western edge of town. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
OSU program honors state’s top family businesses Nov 3, 2008
Umpqua Dairy Products, Roseburg. The Austin Family Business Program at OSU began in 1985 at the suggestion of Joan Austin of Newberg-based A-dec Inc., and was endowed by Ken and Joan Austin in 1994. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Yoakam, Guido Nov 2, 2008
Wesley Guido and Jessica Yoakam Married July 12, 2008Contributed photo Wesley Allen Guido and Jessica Lynne Yoakam, both of Roseburg, were married on July 12, 2008, in Coos Bay ... The groom is the son of Kelly and Mona Guido of Roseburg ... Wesley is a 2002 graduate of Roseburg High School. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Marriages & Divorces Nov 2, 2008
Brian J. Sackett, of Roseburg and Laura L. Atkinson, of North Bend. John E. Williamson and Starla M. Brown, both of North Bend. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cecelia Marie Sandberg Oct 31, 2008
brother Arnold Kroll of Lebanon; sisters Louise Gorman of Medford, Judy Ward of Salem, Carol Jordan of Roseburg; Lorraine Ficken of Issaquah, Wash. LaVerne Mance of Auburn and Mary Kroll of Aloha; and six grandchildren. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Western picked fourth in GNAC Coaches Poll Oct 31, 2008
" Nicole Jordan (6-0, Jr., Marysville, WA - Marysville-Pilchuck), who previously played at Everett CC, averaged 14.7 points in three games at Hawaii Pacific before being sidelined by a medical issue. "She is a very athletic forward with very solid offensive skills who can play inside-out," Whitney added. Other players who are expected to contribute this season include guard Stayza Albrecht (5-7, Jr., Vacaville, CA), who previously played at Portland CC, redshirt forward C'Era WalkingChild (6-0,... (Wwuvikings.com)
Arrests in region Oct 30, 2008
(AP) Roseburg police arrested a driver accused of possessing more than 20 grams of methamphetamine. Sgt. Aaron Dunbar said Luke J. Collins, of Brookings, consented to a search after an officer pulled him over Monday night. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bay Area events Oct 30, 2008
The event began in September with Giradet Wine Cellars of Roseburg ... The featured winery for the dinner in January will be Spangler Vineyards of Roseburg. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Thompson (8) Oct 29, 2008
two sisters, Zelia McCurtain of Roseburg, Ore. and Viola Himes of Talala; two brothers, L. V. Thompson of Roseburg, and Emory Thompson of Houston; 15 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. (Altus Times, OK)
Air Force travels to West Point to take on Army Oct 28, 2008
Calhoun is a Roseburg, Ore. native and played his football as a quarterback at the Academy, while Brock is a Portland, Ore. (Airforcesports.com)
Hang onto four experienced, hard-working lawmakers (4) Oct 27, 2008
One caveat: Living in Roseburg and doing legislative work in Salem, Kruse has disappointed Curry County voters with his infrequent visits to the coast. He says he d rather work on coastal taxpayers behalf than wave to them from parades. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Oregon Recreation Report Oct 25, 2008
The South Umpqua has a large run of Fall Chinook so look for them spawning on the major gravel bars from Roseburg to Tiller. Denman Wildlife Area. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Medicare plan drops 1,300 area patients (4) Oct 23, 2008
At press time, no one at ATRIO s main branch in Roseburg was available to say why the insurance company decided to pull out of Coos County. Bill Murray, chief executive officer of the Doctors of the Oregon Coast South in Coos Bay, said insurance companies are only required to maintain Medicare Advantage plans in any certain area for one year, so ATRIO s service reduction in Coos County was not unusual. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Thefts and mischief Oct 22, 2008
n Oct. 17, 6:27 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Roseburg Products land near Matheny Creek Lane. n Oct. 17, 8:42 a.m., domestic assault was reported in the 56000 block of Shore Edge Drive. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Small school wins first Marshfield Invitational Oct 21, 2008
The World Link: Small school wins first Marshfield Invitational. Small school wins first Marshfield Invitational. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Incumbent wants to be business friendly Oct 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008. Experience: Kruse was first elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1997. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Kruse, Rollins dont agree on much Oct 19, 2008
The Roseburg Republican has been in the Senate for four years. Maybe it s best to mention where they agree before drawing the line between them. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Friday's statewide football scores Oct 18, 2008
Grants Pass 28, Roseburg 20. Gresham 22, Centennial 20. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Game of the week No. 10 Beaverton at No. 2 Jesuit Beavers brace themselves Oct 17, 2008
It began with a 38-34 win over perennial contender Roseburg on Sept. 12 and was followed by a 15-12 loss to Tualatin, last season's OSAA Class 6A runner-up. The Beavers then opened Metro League play by beating then-No. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Local Recap: Berrian races to victory Oct 17, 2008
Berrian led North Bend to fourth place in the team race, behind Sisters, Roseburg and Pleasant Hill. Dan Flora was 11th for North Bend. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Pearn attacks Roblans record Oct 17, 2008
Maybe he should move to Brookings or Roseburg. LOL. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Polk adjusts to life at UW (46) Oct 17, 2008
Lincoln was playing at Roseburg during the 2007 playoffs and left with a 55-28 win. Jordan took the ball (on a screen pass) and went up sidelines, Carlson said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Marshfield hosting big invitational on Saturday Oct 16, 2008
The Pirates go to Roseburg, Medford and Ashland for other tournaments each fall ... It s a little bit different competition than we ve seen going to the Roseburg, Medford and Ashland tournaments where we ve seen the same competition a lot of the time, she said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mary E. Wallace Oct 16, 2008
She married Vernon Wallace on Nov. 24, 1940, in Roseburg. She lived in the Lebanon area from 1978 until 2004, when she moved to McMinnville. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Police nab three after market break-in Oct 15, 2008
Officers located Jason O. Holmen, 18, from Roseburg, and arrested him on charges of second-degree theft, conspiracy to commit second-degree burglary and second-degree burglary. They also found a 17-year-old boy from Coos Bay and referred him to the Coos County Juvenile Department on charges of second-degree theft, second-degree burglary, second-degree attempted burglary, and second-degree criminal mischief. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Oregon unemployment rate drops Oct 14, 2008
Bruce Hanna, a Roseburg Republican and the House minority leader. Republicans hope to change Oregon's income tax system that Hanna and other say hurts lower-income workers, as well as increase the state's child tax credit. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Tuesday happenings Oct 14, 2008
The Mainly Mysteries Book Club of Roseburg will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Library Headquarters in Roseburg. The club will discuss The Corpse in the Koryo, by James Church. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Oregon loses 7,300 jobs in September Oct 14, 2008
By putting more money back into Oregonians pocketbooks, we will help the scores of businesses whose sales are plummeting during this recession, said House Minority Leader Bruce Hanna of Roseburg. The lawmakers were reacting to the monthly report by the Oregon Employment Department that showed last month s 6. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Low-key Merkley fights for senate seat Oct 13, 2008
House Minority Leader Bruce Hanna of Roseburg has tangled with Merkley on more than one occasion. "On a personal level, he's always been polite to me. He's the kind of guy who always shakes your hand, smiles, and asks about your kids," Hanna said. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Improved hearing enhances lives Oct 11, 2008
The World Link: Improved hearing enhances lives. Improved hearing enhances lives. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Drug charges Oct 10, 2008
He was taken to Reedsport jail, where he was awaiting transport this morning to Douglas County jail in Roseburg. Comments. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
In brief (Oct. 10) Oct 10, 2008
Garden projects in Cottage Grove, McMinnville, Astoria, Roseburg and Tillamook also received grant money. Meal on Wheels seeks Albany help. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Southwestern keeps league record perfect Oct 8, 2008
The volleyball team from Southwestern Oregon Community College improved to 3-0 in NWAACC South Region play by beating host Umpqua in four games on Saturday at Roseburg, 25-16, 23-25, 25-18, 25-17. It was a harder match than we thought it would be, partly because they played better than they had, and we played a little flat, said Southwestern coach John Speasl. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Johnson remembered as enthusiastic, classy coach Oct 7, 2008
Bjorkquist was treated and released from a Roseburg hospital after the 5:45 p.m. accident. Johnson made an impression on current North Bend track coach Steve Greif and his wife, Joan, from the first time they met him. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Former North Bend football coach dies in crash Oct 7, 2008
The Jeep s driver, Jennifer Sines, 33, of Roseburg, and her 2-year old son suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg ... OSP troopers from the Roseburg Area Command office are investigating the accident. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Drain man killed in accident Oct 7, 2008
Oregon State Police troopers from the Roseburg Area Command office are continuing the investigation into the cause of the crash. Comments. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
What's ahead Oct 7, 2008
The headquarters library is at 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd., in Roseburg. For more information, call (541) 957-4774, or visit. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
BOLI: Do you know Oregon’s laws about employment issues? Oct 6, 2008
October seminars will be held in Coos Bay, Eugene, Gold Beach, Hillsboro, Medford, Portland, and Roseburg. See for more information. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Why is gas always cheaper in Florence? Oct 5, 2008
The World Link: Why is gas always cheaper in Florence. Why is gas always cheaper in Florence. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Coos Bay fires city finance director (1582) Oct 3, 2008
Since the case involved a city employee, local police delegated the investigation to the Oregon State Police office in Roseburg. The OSP filed its report earlier this month. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
WEEKLY RELEASE: Improved Vikings travel to Western Oregon Oct 3, 2008
Anchorage, AK) WR 1 Isaiah Smith (6-4, 230, Sr., Roseburg, OR) 2 Chris Malcolm (6-1, 200, Los Angeles, CA) 17 Jake Zeutenhorst (6-5, 215, So ... Portland, OR) RE 99 John Malone (6-4, 240, Jr., Roseburg, OR) 91 Keith Robertson (6-2, 265, Lake Oswego, OR) LB 31 Keith Akina (5-11, 220, Sr., Hawthorne, CA) 30 Gerritt Vincent (5-9, 230, So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Letters to the editor (Oct. 3) Oct 3, 2008
Speaker Merkley is the son of a Roseburg sawmill worker. With hard work, the help of scholarships, and his own moxie, Jeff graduated from college and managed to travel in Africa, Israel, and Nicaragua during his youth and young adulthood. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
[READ FULL STORY] Sep 24, 2008
His best friend Erick Stookey and his best friends dad, Curt Stookey, a lifelong fan, coached the local little league team in nearby Roseburg. It was tackle football, and Troy scored a touchdown on one of his first plays. (SteelCitySports.com)
Bassett, Kainlauri capture Pre titles (2) Sep 24, 2008
The World Link: Bassett, Kainlauri capture Pre titles. Bassett, Kainlauri capture Pre titles. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Soccer Recap: North Bend edges Pacific Sep 20, 2008
Victoria Jackson had five goals as South Umpqua beat Umpqua Valley Christian 7-1 on Thursday at Roseburg. Wendy Stone and Kristina Hale also scored for the Lancers, who kept pace with Brookings-Harbor as the league s only unbeaten teams. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Arrests in the region Sep 19, 2008
She was taken to Reedsport jail, then transferred to Douglas County jail in Roseburg. She was being held this morning on 56,250 bail. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Oregon Recreation Report (25) Sep 19, 2008
Anglers on the west side of the Cascades should plan to reach Diamond Lake from Medford or Eugene instead of from Roseburg ... Vaux swifts swoop into Roseburg ... Vaux swifts can be observed in downtown Roseburg and other areas gathering for their annual fall migration. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Volleyball Recap: Panthers rally to top Myrtle Point Sep 18, 2008
Roseburg beat an injury-depleted Marshfield squad 25-16, 25-17, 25-14 on Tuesday. The Pirates were limited to just seven players because of illness and injury. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Traffic fatalities Sep 18, 2008
Shane A. Recore, 27, of Myrtle Creek died when he was struck by a car about 12:05 a.m. Wednesday as he tried to walk across Interstate 5 south of Roseburg, the Oregon State Police said. Driver Myrtle L. Briggs, 78, of Riddle was not injured. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Athletes of the week Sep 17, 2008
Michael DeHaan, Beaverton football: The senior quarterback completed 22 of 32 passes for 428 yards and four touchdowns as the Beavers rallied to beat Roseburg 38-34 on Friday. DeHaan has passed for 836 yards in his last two games, both victories. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free Sep 17, 2008
Look for a particleboard called SkyBlend developed by Oregon-based Roseburg Forest Products and made with recycled and sustainable raw materials, and Arreis MDF, made by SierraPine, which is based in California. Both SkyBlend and Arreis are considered green building products that meet North American VOC-emissions standards. (Globe and Mail)
Lightning, low humidity increase threat Sep 16, 2008
Three 20-person hotshot crews are in place in Medford, and two in Roseburg, she said. Three air tankers are fueled and ready to fly out of Medford. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
No way; Dont let the port have RR (1) Sep 15, 2008
A couple of years ago, when the port asked Roseburg and Georgia-Pacific to contribute 30 a carload to the repairs of the railroad bridge, the companies pleaded poverty and refused. If they ve had a change of heart, let them get together and acquire the railroad themselves. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Woman wins $1,500 for blood donation Sep 14, 2008
The World Link: Woman wins 1,500 for blood donation. Woman wins 1,500 for blood donation. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Statewide scores Sep 13, 2008
Beaverton 38, Roseburg 34. Bend 15, Wilsonville 13. (Longview Daily News, WA)
New VA center is breaking ground Sep 12, 2008
By , Staff Writer Friday, September 12, 2008. World Photo by Lou Sennick A crane operator drives pile into the ground as part of the foundation at the site of the new Veterans Affairs Clinic on Tuesday afternoon. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
3 comment(s) Sep 12, 2008
The World Link: New VA center is breaking ground. New VA center is breaking ground. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Remembering Sept. 11s legacy Sep 11, 2008
The unit of soldiers from Klamath Falls, Medford, Grants Pass and Roseburg provided security for convoys and training for Afghan forces. While deployed to Afghanistan between March 2006 and June 2007, unit members tried to focus on their mission and why they were there, Chipman said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Outdoors Forecast Sep 11, 2008
Tidewater is producing large silvers, which have also been taken as high as Roseburg. Rogue River half-pounders are thick now. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Hotelier makes plans for former Timber Inn Sep 11, 2008
Virk already owns a Super 8 franchise in Creswell, in addition to a La Quinta Inn in Wilsonville and the Best Western Garden Villa Inn in Roseburg. He is managing director of Virk Hospitality Coos Bay Inc., the entity slated to purchase the property. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Red Cross closing CB office Sep 11, 2008
The only difference will be those services will be coordinated from the office in Roseburg ... Programs to assist active duty military personnel and veterans, will either be handled from the office in Roseburg, or by volunteers on the South Coast, Caplan said ... The Oregon Pacific Chapter has its headquarters in Eugene, with field offices in Roseburg, Coos Bay, Newport and Albany. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tales ” or tails ” of a rat bike owner (1067) Sep 10, 2008
The World Link: Tales or tails of a rat bike owner. Tales or tails of a rat bike owner. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Crews battle Rattle fire near highway Sep 10, 2008
The highway, which runs between Glide and Roseburg, remains closed between mileposts 49 to 59 ... The highway, which runs between Glide and Roseburg, remains closed between mileposts 49 to 59. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
High School Recap: Vikings take title at Reedsport Sep 9, 2008
Roseburg Invitational. Springfield edged Marshfield by the slimmest of margins to take the consolation title at the Roseburg Invitational on Saturday ... North Bend also finished third in its pool, beating Roseburg s junior varsity team, splitting with Grants Pass and losing to North Medford. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Crimefighter tip line leads police to suspect Sep 9, 2008
She was taken to the Reedsport jail and scheduled to be taken to the Douglas County jail in Roseburg. Gold Beach. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
