Janelle James@janelle_james ·Mar 19, 2023

Remembering Jeffery Scott Knee

Jeff entered this world on Aug. 20, 1961, to loving parents David Sr. and Rosalie, as the youngest child of five. He grew up in Sutherlin Oregon on the homestead east of Sutherlin known as Nonpareil. His childhood was that of a little blonde-haired, blue-eyed country boy. Adventures were abundant for him. The Calapooia Creek, for crawdad hunting and swimming. Hiking the forest behind his house and driving his lil replicate Packard that his Uncle Bobby had built for him up and down Red Road and traversing the lil pond. Jeff started his schooling at the one room schoolhouse in Nonpareil...

Janelle James@janelle_james ·Mar 19, 2023

Nickabob’s Moving to New Location on Harvard Ave, Expanding This Summer

Nickabobs, a long-standing butcher shop, is set to move from its old location on Diamond Lake Boulevard to the former Grocery Outlet location on Harvard Avenue. While the move has been confirmed, the opening date has not been set as construction is just beginning. Owner Tim McClendon, hopes to open the new store this summer. Nickabobs has been a trusted source of high-quality meat for many years, offering a wide selection of beef, pork, chicken, and other meats. The move to the former Grocery Outlet location will give the business more space to expand and offer a wider variety of products t...

Janelle James@janelle_james ·Mar 15, 2023

LunchBox Express Delivers Spring Break Meals

Roseburg School District will distribute free meals to children and youth over Spring Break via the LunchBox Express bus.  The meals are available to all children and youth 18 years old and younger and will be distributed March 27-31. The LunchBox Express delivery sites and times are: - Saddle Butte Mobile Manor (222 Saddle Butte Lane): 11 to 11:15 a.m. - Eastwood Park (2823 SE Douglas Avenue): 11:35 to 11:55 a.m. - Stewart Park (1700 W Stewart Park Drive): 12:10 to 12:30 p.m. - Green Elementary (4498 Carnes Road): 12:45 to 1 p.m. Each bag will contain a breakfast and a lunch m...

Janelle James@janelle_james ·Mar 11, 2023

"Thank You For 8 Years" From Little Brothers Pub

Gary and Eva Chasteen are passing the torch that is Little Brothers Pub on Main Street in downtown Roseburg. The business has been selling lunch and dinner at the same spot under the same name for 46 years and will operate under a new owner starting on Monday. The last day of business for the Chasteens is today, Friday, March 10 and they are open until 6 p.m. Eva Chasteen said she anticipated the tears would flow as her regular customers came in for one last hello and goodbye. "Just, thank you to all of our customers," Chasteen said. "We know the new owners will carry on the history and ...

Janelle James@janelle_james ·Mar 8, 2023

Free Small Business Digital Branding and Marketing Workshop

Small business owners in coastal Douglas County who want help with starting or growing their digital brand can register for a free workshop hosted by CCD Business Development Corporation and Discover Winchester Bay. The workshop will be held on April 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marina Activity Center inside the Winchester Bay RV Resort located at 120 Marina Way in Winchester Bay, Oregon. Local businesses will have the opportunity to listen to digital experts and learn the best practices for attracting new customers by being searchable online to both new and existing patrons. The w...