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