Press Releases
Police Chief Gary Klopfenstein awards Medal of Honor to Sgt. Douglas Walton
Roseburg Police Chief Gary Klopfenstein has awarded a Medal of Honor to Sgt. Douglas Walton for outstanding and heroic courage to protect others in connection with a February motel shooting that left one person dead and injured two others.
Library to close building, resume curbside service
In response to the rise in COVID-19 cases locally, the Roseburg Public Library is closing the building and returning to curbside service starting next week. The library will remain open during this week to provide a place for people to get out of the heat and smoke.
August City Connection e-newsletter online
Stay up to date on what’s been happening at the City of Roseburg this summer with the August 2021 City Connection e-newsletter, which is now available.
City Council resumes virtual meetings
The Roseburg City Council has returned to virtual meetings as of Monday, August 9. The City Council will hold meetings via Zoom until further notice due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
August 9 City Council Meeting to be Held via Zoom
Due to concerns related to the uptick in local COVID-19 cases, the City of Roseburg’s August 9 City Council meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
Notice of Proposed Sale Agreement and Public Hearing regarding 154 SE Mosher Avenue
Public Hearing Scheduled for Monday, August 9, 2021 during the City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Roseburg Public Library offers outdoor crafts for kids and teens
Roseburg Public Library invites children, teens and families to attend hands-on, outdoor craft programs on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout August. All supplies will be provided for the programs, which are made possible through the K-12 Summer Learning Fund of Oregon Community Foundation.
Roseburg earns 28th Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting
The City of Roseburg was notified Wednesday, July 28, that the City has earned its 28th Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City’s 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, or what is commonly referred to as the annual audit.
Roseburg Senior Center Answers Call for Cooling Center
Following a request from City Manager Nikki Messenger, Roseburg Senior Center officials announced Thursday, July 29, they will open the building at 1614 S.E. Stephens St. as a cooling center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday during an expected heat wave.
Masks required at all City buildings
Roseburg City officials are asking residents to limit City Hall visits and wear masks inside City buildings after the Oregon Health Authority began recommending universal mask use for all public indoor settings this week. “This is not the news that we want to hear, but as an organization, we have committed to following the guidance from the beginning, and we plan to continue,” City Manager Nikki Messenger said.