Press Releases
Mayor issues apology for comments
Mayor Larry Rich issues an apology on behalf of the City Council for pre-meeting comments made between city councilors June 28.
Library Commission seeks applicants
The City of Roseburg is accepting applications from people interested in serving on the City Council’s Library Commission. Applicants must live within Roseburg city limits or within the city’s Urban Growth Boundary. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, August 13.
City Manager disbands homeless committee
City Manager Nikki Messenger is disbanding the City Manager Homeless Immediate Needs Ad Hoc Committee, effective Friday, July 23.
Street maintenance starts next week
Maintenance to extend the life of more than 2.5 miles of Roseburg streets is set to begin next week, weather permitting. The Roseburg Public Works Department asks vehicle owners to be sure to remove their vehicles from street sections scheduled and posted for maintenance to allow crews to complete the work.
Bore crossing project begins Monday
The Washington Avenue bore crossing project is expected to begin along the South Umpqua River in Roseburg on Monday, July 26. The project will require the closure of the parking lot at Riverside Park until about Nov. 15. However, the park itself will remain open.
City officials react to death of Rep. Gary Leif
It is with great sadness that Roseburg city officials recognize that Oregon State Rep. Gary Leif passed away early Thursday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. Our condolences to Rep. Leif’s family for their loss.
Library’s Spanish Storytime online Thursdays
Every Thursday, Spanish Storytime is released on the Roseburg Public Library’s Facebook page, @roseburglibrary. Learn how this came about and why library Director Kris Wiley is grateful for the efforts of Julia Masner.
Renovated Beulah Park to get grand opening
Roseburg residents are invited to celebrate the unveiling of renovated Beulah Park at a grand opening Thursday, July 22. Mayor Larry Rich, Public Works Department staff and city councilors such as Parks and Rec Commission Chair Alison Eggers will be among those attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday at the park, 1284 NE Beulah Ave. between Lincoln and Nash streets
City crew repairs water main break Monday
A City water crew repaired a water main that broke in a residential area early Monday morning and left about 30 water customers with low to no water pressure for several hours. A small section of Cherry Drive from Jefferson Street to Holly Avenue was closed until about 11:30 a.m. as crews worked to repair a water main that broke in front of 1152 N.W. Cherry Drive.
Library seeks programming input, book group members
Roseburg Public Library Director Kris Wiley is asking for the public’s help in planning programs for adults as one-time special events will return in the fall. Find out more about the changes inspired by COVID-19 that proved popular, and come join a book group!