Press Releases
Roseburg Police rescue drowning woman
Roseburg Police rescued a drowning woman from the South Umpqua River early Wednesday morning. Police were alerted by the woman's friend after the pair tried to swim in the river shortly before 4 a.m.
Library offers youth programs this fall
Roseburg Public Library is offering a variety of youth programs for children and families starting in October.
Late Summer Photo Contest kicks off
The City of Roseburg invites you to enter the City Connection Late Summer Photo Contest! The top three to five entries will be featured in the October e-newsletter.
Fall 2021 burn permits available Oct. 1
The Roseburg Fire Department will issue fall residential burn permits from Friday, October 1, through Sunday, October 31. Residential yard waste is the only material that may be burned and all materials must be burned in a debris pile.
Youth Summer Reading Program Wrap-up
Roseburg Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is Youth Service Librarian Aurora Ropp’s favorite time of the year. “I love doing fun programs, encouraging kids and teens to read for pleasure, and working to connect people with books they enjoy,” said Ropp.
Fire Department encourages preparedness
During National Preparedness Month, the Roseburg Fire Department encourages residents to take time to prepare for potential disasters and other emergencies. “I view being prepared as a form of insurance, just like home or car insurance,” said Roseburg Fire Chief Monte Bryan.
Intermittent fire station closures
Roseburg Fire Department may intermittently close Fire Station 2 on Harvard Avenue during the current COVID-19 crisis due to staffing shortages. Every effort is being made to limit closures and reopen the station as fast as possible if a closure is necessary.
Intersection to close for film shoot simulating crash aftermath
A northwest Roseburg intersection will close Sunday afternoon for a local movie shoot simulating the aftermath of a crash. Actors may yell, appear bloody and exhibit other fake gore for filming a scene in the movie “Death with Dignity” by Spiderking Studios of Douglas County.
City buildings closed for Labor Day
Roseburg city buildings will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, for Labor Day. However, police officers and firefighters will continue to provide public safety throughout the holiday weekend. City parks, the Fir Grove Park Splash Pad and the Stewart Park Golf Course will be open.
Police encourage safe driving around schools
As kids prepare to return to the classroom, the Roseburg Police Department encourages motorists to be extra safe when driving around schools and beyond to help protect schoolchildren as they travel to and from school.