Scott Carroll

Roseburg

Staff Writer at The News-Review

Currently @nrtoday, formerly @ herald-tribune, schooled @UNM & @UF. Trying to listen, learn & share.

Articles

Child advocacy group facing cuts

1 week ago | nrtoday.com | Scott Carroll

A Douglas County agency that has advocated for abused and neglected children for more than 30 years is facing budget cuts, as part of financial belt-tightening now occurring on the federal level that is trickling down to local communities. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), is a national association that provides services for abused and neglected children and those currently in the foster care system.
Settlement reached in school lawsuit

1 week ago | nrtoday.com | Scott Carroll

SUTHERLIN — A lawsuit filed against the Sutherlin School District on behalf of a young girl, who claimed she was injured when school officials put an ointment inside of her, has been settled for $25,000, substantially less than the nearly $700,000 the girl had sought. The settlement agreement was filed Monday in Douglas County Circuit Court. The girl was 10 when the alleged incident occurred. The plaintiff named in the lawsuit is a guardian of the girl.
Accused murderer gets new attorney, his 8th

1 week ago | nrtoday.com | Scott Carroll

A homeless transient who is charged with the gruesome murder of an elderly Oakland woman appeared in court last week with yet another attorney, his eighth in less than two years. Dwayne Michael Lauka is waiting to stand trial for the murder of Terry Lea Deane, 78, in August 2023. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge of second-degree murder. Deane was found dead in her home office on Aug. 12 2023 with “evident lacerations” indicating she was killed by a blade, according to court documents.
Dog trainer in jail after judge drops plea agreement

1 week ago | nrtoday.com | Scott Carroll

A dog trainer who abused several dogs in his care was abruptly sent to jail Wednesday, after the judge in the case ruled that a plea agreement that called for probation, but no jail time, was too lenient. Haden Holbert Dorsey, 44, had initially pleaded not guilty to three counts of animal neglect, two counts of animal abuse and a separate count of trespassing, all misdemeanors.
Aviva health clinic moving to larger space

2 weeks ago | nrtoday.com | Scott Carroll

Aviva Health will move its Women’s and Reproductive Health Clinic into a larger space next month, which in turn will allow it to provide more services to more people. The clinic currently works out of Aviva’s main Roseburg clinic at 150 NE Kenneth Ford Drive, just north of Costco. On June 23, it will relocate to 2460 NW Stewart Pkwy, Suite 240, which is the current site of Accent on Women’s Health. The move coincides with the addition of Dr. Donald E.
Student responsible for school injury, district says

2 weeks ago | nrtoday.com | Scott Carroll

OAKLAND — A former Oakland High School student who sued the school district and a shop teacher at the school, claiming she was injured during a metal shop class, was hurt due to “her own negligent acts and omissions,” according to court documents filed on behalf of the defendants. Mya Fauver filed the complaint Jan. 13 in Douglas County Circuit Court. Fauver is seeking $271,000 in damages. The complaint names the Oakland School District and metal shop instructor Kirk Fairchild as defendants.
Anvil seseking tourism contract extension

2 weeks ago | nrtoday.com | Scott Carroll

It looks like the local marketing firm Anvil Northwest will continue to promote Roseburg as a tourist destination for at least the next three years — with changes in the works — at a cost of just over $2 million. The city’s Economic Development Commission last week unanimously voted to extend Anvil’s contract as the city’s Destination Marketing Organization; the matter will now go before the City Council for final approval. The current contract between the city and Anvil Northwest expires June 30.
Powell looking for attorney again

3 weeks ago | nrtoday.com | Scott Carroll

It’s been more than four years since Tyrone Powell was arrested on charges he tried to swindle 30 acres from an Elkton widow, but he is once again looking for an attorney to represent him. Powell has already gone through two court-appointed attorneys, both of whom asked, and were granted, permission to be removed from the case after he stopped speaking to them. On Monday, Powell appeared in court for an update on his case. Powell sat in a wheelchair, his head bowed forward, shaking slightly.
New pickleball courts coming to tennis complex

3 weeks ago | nrtoday.com | Scott Carroll

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the country, and Roseburg is slated to get some more courts to accommodate enthusiasts of the sport. The new courts are part of a renovation planned for the outdoor area of the Umpqua Valley Tennis Center. Plans call for replacing 11 existing outdoor tennis courts with eight new courts. Additionally, 10 new pickleball courts will be installed in the space that now houses the other three tennis courts.
Chamber honors female first citizen

4 weeks ago | nrtoday.com | Scott Carroll

Chair of the board of the Rotary Club of Roseburg; Festival of Lights committee member; board member of the Greater Douglas United Way. Those are just a few of the community activities that prompted the Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce to name Tabbitha Layman as the 2024 Female First Citizen at its monthly luncheon. “Honestly, I am totally surprised, so I have nothing prepared.” Layman said when presented with the award Monday at the fairgrounds. About 50 people attended the event.