Press Releases
Senior center issues plea for tarps, tents, volunteers
Roseburg Senior Center volunteers are asking for the public’s help with donations of tarps, tents and sleeping bags tonight – as well as able-bodied volunteers to help set up and tear down a holiday sale that hasn’t been held for three years.
City offices to close for Thanksgiving
City of Roseburg buildings will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Warming shelter open at senior center
An overnight warming shelter is expected to be open again tonight and tomorrow in Roseburg to provide a warm and dry place for some of our most vulnerable residents.
Homeowners urged to get flood insurance
The Roseburg Community Development Department encourages local homeowners in or near flood zones to make sure they have sufficient flood insurance to protect their homes this fall and winter.
Traffic congestion expected on Aviation Drive
The Roseburg Public Works Department encourages drivers to use caution on Aviation Drive starting Thursday, Nov. 10, as a new restaurant opens.
Library Friends to hold Winter Book Sale, Author Showcase
Searching for just the right gift for that special someone? Then come on out to the Friends of the Roseburg Public Library’s Winter Book Sale in early December for exceptional books at bargain prices. And don’t miss the one-day Local Authors Showcase featuring 19 writers and a writer’s group.
City offices to close Friday for Veterans Day
City of Roseburg buildings will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
City names new fire chief
Roseburg City Manager Nikki Messenger has chosen Assistant Fire Chief Tyler Christopherson to lead the Roseburg Fire Department. He replaces Fire Chief Monte Bryan, who retired June 30.
City Finance Department earns awards
The City’s financial position has continued to withstand potentially adverse economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic – an accomplishment residents can learn more about in two financial reports that recently won national recognition.
Fall City Connection now available
Roseburg turned 150 years old on Oct. 3! So the Fall 2022 City Connection e-newsletter is full of stories about Roseburg 150 Sesquicentennial celebrations -- including the return of the Neewollah Parade.