Rigo Aguilera

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TOPICS:WoodshopBedsUmpqua ValleySleep in Heavenly PeaceStudentsCommunityNonprofitBeddingFremont Middle School woodshop students came together to build beds for kids in need. The students took turns sanding, drilling, and hammering 20 beds together to go directly to nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace, which distributes 200 beds a year to children who don't have a bed to sleep in.

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The future of Yoncalla's law enforcement presence may be on the line as the city discusses the renewal of its contract with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Yoncalla has been contracting with the sheriff’s office to provide enhanced police services that the area would otherwise not receive, due to the city not having a formal police department, according to DCSO.

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TOPICS:MerkleyHoyleTown hallsOregonLocal issuesCoos CountyTariffsEnvironmental concernsOregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Val Hoyle made pit stops along Western Oregon as part of Merkley's annual town halls across the state. On Tuesday, April 15, the duo visited Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties to hear from people in person regarding some of their concerns. At the Coos County town hall held in North Bend, several hundred people came to have their questions answered.

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Mental health services in 13 Douglas County public school districts are getting a boost, thanks to a $10,000 grant awarded to the Douglas Education Service District. The funding, provided by the Oregon Community Foundation through the Douglas Community Fund, aims to strengthen medical and community support systems across the county.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Some Douglas County residents are still finding their footing after the March 16 flooding forced several families to evacuate their homes due to the destruction. Roseburg family aims to rebuild cherished home and business following devastating flood (Rigo Aguilera/SBG)The Pleich family was one of many who were impacted by the floods.