Lone Rock Resources (re)growing Douglas County after 2020 wildfires Wildfire recovery and replanting is not a simply or easy process, and the timber industry has a lot of ground to cover before forest recovery is complete. Lone Rock Resources, one of Douglas County’s largest timber companies, is looking toward theirContinue Reading
Lone Rock’s life’s work goes up in flames: Emotional aftermath of the Oregon 2020 Wildfires A phone rings at 1 a.m. on a September night; the person on the other end of the line warns of a fire in Glide: a forest fire. A fire near town, near homes, farms,Continue Reading
UCC COVID relief fund: Student checks on the way; new funds moving slowly More COVID aid money is coming for UCC students. Some UCC students may get two allotments: a $340 to $350 check from the Governors Emergency Education Relief fund and money from the Coronavirus Response and Relief SupplementContinue Reading
UCC expecting over $2.5 million in new coronavirus relief funds UCC will receive an additional $2.5 million boost in coronavirus-related relief due to recent legislation from Congress to supplement the $1.1 million UCC previously received under the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security CARES Act. The new Coronavirus Response andContinue Reading
Remembering the example of MLK in the fight against injustice From the Editor’s desk Imagine extending a hand toward a so-called enemy and then calling him a beloved brother. It is not a feat many could manage, but such an act is the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. EveryContinue Reading
Bridal photographer captures journey When a bride hires Riley Jean Bibey as her photographer, she should prepare for cardio because Bibey is ready for any adventure. With her Southern Oregon business, Riley Jean Photo Co., Bibey’s laughter and activity accompany the couples she guides through their wedding journey. Bibey utilizesContinue Reading
3 Ways to Shoot Santa on Christmas Morning: Holiday Photography Tips Holiday memories can be difficult to capture. But, local photographer Riley Bibey of Riley Jean Photo Co. has advice to help make this season’s photos merry and just the right amount of bright. Between the rustling of opening presentsContinue Reading
Job seekers make connections at UCC virtual job fair Local employers were brought together to connect with UCC students during a virtual job fair created by UCC’s Student Job Placement Coordinator, Inez Orozco. The job fair occurred Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as representatives of localContinue Reading
Local leaders safely continue global Operation Christmas Child project Community members and local organizations are finding a way to continue efforts to make a global impact during this holiday season with Operation Christmas Child. People can fill shoeboxes with gifts of various items to be collected during National Collection Week,Continue Reading
Students connect during Chalk the Walk domestic violence awareness campaign Douglas County’s Peace at Home organization with UCC’s student Government ASUCC is encouraging students with a virtual Chalk the Walk to celebrate Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) during October. All month, students can write positive messages drawn in chalk andContinue Reading