News

Standing straight and tall

Last Tuesday, November 25, marked the annual trek after the city Christmas tree. Here is the tree after it was set in place by city workers.

The annual Ray Munoz Memorial Thanksgiving Day Dinner, was held last Thursday, November 27, at the Myrtle Creek Community Center. Members of the Myrtle Creek Lions Club, the sponsor of the event, were very pleased to see the number of volunteers who came out to assist with the dinner.

Being of good cheer

The annual Cork and Keg Walk was held last Friday evening in downtown Myrtle Creek and despite the chilly weather many people came out to sample all the local wares and enjoy the snacks provided by the participating businesses. Those sampling the spirits at MSK Home & Hardware were also treated to a smorgasbord of snacks as they enjoyed their drinks. The event was sponsored by Main Street Myrtle Creek Association.

Free Thanksgiving dinner is happening

MYRTLE CREEK – The annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner is back again this year.
The annual dinner will return to the Myrtle Creek Community Center on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, November 27.

Chamber announces Halloween photo contest winners

MYRTLE CREEK – Over 125 photos were taken by Flo Raines in the lobby of the RIO Theater during the 2025 Downtown Halloween Street Fair, sponsored by the Myrtle Creek~Tri City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Celebration of Life set

MYRTLE CREEK – A Celebration of Life for the late JoAnne Johnson has been set for Sunday, November 23, at 1 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. All are welcome to attend.

Cork and Keg this Friday

MYRTLE CREEK – The annual Cork and Keg Walk in downtown Myrtle Creek is set for Friday, November 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Patron can discover local businesses while sipping on local wines and brews. The cost is $25 for a glass with which to frequent all those participating businesses. Pre-sale of the glasses began November 3 and are available at Dad’s Garage Taphouse, MSK Home and Hardware and SOCO Coffee Company. The annual event is sponsored by the Main Street Myrtle Creek Association.

They will never forget

CANYONVILLE – The City of Canyonville hosted a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. in front of the military service memorial in the parking lot at city hall.

Police and Chamber, oh my!

The Halloween celebrations throughout south Douglas County saw all factions of the communities participating in
handing out candy and/or other treats.

30+ years in the making

Longtime Mayor of Riddle Bill Duckett, who recently resigned from the post, was honored on Saturday, October 25, with a retirement party culminating his 30+ years as Mayor.

Visitor center grand opening set

MYRTLE CREEK – The City of Myrtle Creek will hold a grand opening for the Visitor Center Saturday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with refreshments available.

Halloween Street Fair this Friday

MYRTLE CREEK – The 2025 Downtown Halloween Street Fair is set to take place Halloween night, Friday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. in downtown Myrtle Creek.

A wicked? Walkabout

MYRTLE CREEK – The first-ever Wicked Walkabout Street Fair, sponsored by The Vault Entertainment Center, was held Friday evening, October 17, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Second Avenue in Myrtle Creek.

Sports

Lancer booters fall in second round of playoffs

TRI CITY – The South Umpqua Boys Soccer team hosted their first playoff game in a quarter century (2000) last Wednesday, November 5, taking on Blanchet Catholic.

Riddle capsizes Glendale to make playoffs

RIDDLE – In the final game of the regular season the riddle football team rose to the occasion and took care of the visiting Glendale Pirates 40-20 to secure a spot in the O.S.A.A. 1A eight man playoffs, their
first playoff berth since 1995.