News
Overall champion
Douglas County Mail Courtesy photo/Jamie McElmurry
The South Douglas Rodeo was held this past weekend at the Tri City Horsemen’s Arena on North Myrtle Road in Myrtle Creek. The All Around Championship was awarded to Russell Cardoza who won both the calf roping and steer wrestling events. (ABOVE) The South Douglas Rodeo Ambassador Gracie Wehe (LEFT) awards the All-Around saddle to Cardoza.
Sawdust Jubilee this weekend
RIDDLE — The annual Sawdust Jubilee celebration is set for Saturday, June 28, in downtown Riddle.
There are a host of events set on Saturday highlighted by the parade at 10 a.m. and fireworks at 10 p.m. There will be concessions and live music on Main Street on Saturday evening prior to the fireworks.
Mural unveiling set
MYRTLE CREEK – The Myrtle Creek Mural Committee will hold a unveiling of their first completed mural at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, on the north wall of the Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge. Committee members will be available with a vision board, swag and free light snacks . They will answer questions about the first mural, the recent mini-mural contest and plans for future murals.
Cow Creek Foundation awards over $600k to non-profits
ROSEBURG — With inflation rising and charities overwhelmed by demand, the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation infused Southern Oregon non-profits with $606,815 in donations Tuesday, June 10, recognizing and celebrating the challenging work non-profits commit themselves to every day.
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Douglas County Mail Courtesy photo/Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe
The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation held its semi-annual awards ceremony last week at Seven Feathers Casino Resort. (ABOVE) Executive Diector Carma Mornarich (At the podium) introduces the Chair of the Board Carla Keene (standing). The Foundation awarded over $600k to non-profit organizations throughout Southwestern Oregon.
I pledge allegiance
The Myrtle Creek Elks Lodge held their annual Flag Ceremony on Sunday, June 14, Flag Day, at the Veteran’s Memorial on volunteer Way. The ceremony is a tribute to and a history of the American flag. (ABOVE) Exalted Ruler Cheryl Knutson, flanks by the Americans flags from first to current, tells those gathered a little bit of the meaning of the flag. The ceremony was followed by a complimentary lunch at the Elks Lodge.
Fire restrictions increase across district
ROSEBURG – Due to increasing temperatures, lower relative humidity levels, and the continued drying of vegetation throughout the Douglas District, fire restrictions were increased across lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) and lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District.
As of June 13 Public Use Restrictions increased to MODERATE on all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District and Roseburg BLM District. In coordination with these restrictions, the BLM Roseburg District will implement Stage 2 Fire Prevention Restrictions on all BLM-administered public lands within the district.
Champs
The South Umpqua Lancers baseball squad took down No. 1 seeded Taft 5-1 on Saturday, June 6, to win the O.S.A.A. 3A state title. (ABOVE) The team dogpiles one another following the final out.
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Summer meals available
MYRTLE CREEK – The annual Lunchbox Express Summer Meals program will run June 22 through August 13 on Mondays through Thursdays at the following locations and times: Stagecoach Apartments, 10:45 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Riddle Park 11:10 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.; Millsite Park, 12 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.; Myrtle Terrace Apartments, 12:25 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.; Meadowlark Apartments, 12:45 p.m. – 1 p.m. and South Umpqua High School, 1:05 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Look for the yellow Lunchbox Express Summer Food Van.
These meals are available to all children and teens 18 years or under.
Each child will receive a meal that meets or exceeds USDA Meal pattern requirements. Adults may not eat any part of a child’s meal.
This summer food program is a part of USDA Food and Nutrition Service and is administered by the Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs.
Sports
South Umpqua Memorial Pool now open
YRTLE CREEK — The South Umpqua Memorial Swimming Pool opened the 2026 season June 13, with one significant change.
The rate for Public Swim is $2 again this year.
Lady Lancers fall in state title tilt
EUGENE – The South Umpqua softball squad’s season came to a close in the title game of the O.S.A.A. 3A playoffs as they lost to No. 1 seeded Vale 1-0 in nine innings.
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South Umpqua teams both in finals
TRI CITY — Both the South Umpqua baseball and softball squads are headed to the O.S.A.A. 3A state championship game after convincing wins in the semifinals on Tuesday, June 2.
The boys beat Creswell 4-1 and the girls beat Yamhill-Carlton 5-0
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Lancer teams advance to quarterfinals
RI CITY – Both the South Umpqua baseball and softball squads won their second round playoff games Wednesday evening, May 27, and advanced to the quarterfinals.
The boys beat Horizon Christian 9-3 while the girls took down Santiam Christian 10-0 in six innings by Mercy Rule.
