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Riddle mayor resigns

RIDDLE – Longtime Riddle Mayor Bill Duckett officially resigned Monday evening, October 13, at the Riddle city council meeting ending a run of 30 years at the helm.

His Letter of Resignation was read into the record and the city council proceeded to appoint City Councilor Aaron Christensen to fill out the remainder of the term which expires at the end of the 2026 calendar year.

Duckett was first seated as Mayor January 9, 1995.

There will be a retirement party held for Duckett on Saturday, October 25, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riddle Community Center.

The Riddle City Council will now be accepting applications to fill the vacancy on the council created by the appointment of Christensen to Mayor.

Panther dancers

RIDDLE – The Riddle Elementary School students provided the halftime entertainment Friday night at the Riddle High School football game against Crosspoint Christian. The students sang and danced to several songs. This activity has become an annual event as part of the Tailgate BBQ.

Flipping the Flapjacks

The Myrtle Creek Airport Support Group held its annual fall fly-in pancake breakfast on Saturday, October 4.

Open for business?

The City of Myrtle Creek’s new visitor center is not quite open yet, but tours were given.

Tiller woman still missing

TILLER – On Friday afternoon, September 26, Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies were notified of a possible missing person in the Tiller area. The deputies began a search in the early evening for 18-year-old Kayleigh Ann Prukop.

City fills vacancy on council

MYRTLE CREEK — The Myrtle Creek City Council on Monday evening, September 15, filled the vacancy on the council with the appointment of Jamie McElmurry.