Press Releases
Artists sought for ‘Tapes-Trees in the Park’
The work of local fiber artists will get a place in the sun next summer, thanks to a colorful art project that will turn Fir Grove Park trees into an arboreal art gallery.
Inspection to close “Green Bridge” next week
Stewart Park Drive Bridge, aka the "Green Bridge," will be closed to vehicle traffic during inspection work from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, and Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Roseburg Senior Center Opens Cooling Center Friday and Saturday this week
Cooling Center opening Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10 at Roseburg Senior Center
Library to host mushrooms of Oregon presentation
Roseburg Public Library invites the community to the Facebook Live streaming event “Mushrooms of Oregon - Fall 2022” with mycology expert Jordan Weiss at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.
City to hold 150th Time Capsule Ceremony
The City will hold a Roseburg Sesquicentennial Time Capsule Ceremony Monday, Oct. 3, outside City Hall. The capsule is expected to be opened in 50 years to celebrate Roseburg’s Bicentennial.
Night paving on Stephens starts next week
Night paving to resurface a 3/4-mile stretch of Northeast Stephens Street will narrow travel to one lane in each direction starting Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Splash Pad open through Labor Day
There’s still time this summer to cool off at the Fir Grove Park Splash Pad – a free way to escape the heat predicted this week.
City buildings to close for Labor Day Monday
City of Roseburg buildings will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Learn about Nickel Mountain Sept. 15
Roseburg Public Library invites the community to learn about Nickel Mountain mining and smelting operations and remediation efforts during an in-person presentation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15.
City parks to get little community libraries
Little free community libraries are being installed at five Roseburg parks, thanks to a community-driven literacy project involving wood shop students, a local nonprofit and Roseburg Parks and Recreation.