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TBI/PTSD Survey Logs More Than 1,600 Participants

The American Legion’s online survey runs through the month of February

(WASHINGTON, DC) - An American Legion team of experts held a town hall meeting in Roseburg, Ore. this week for veterans to discuss the quality of VA health care they are receiving.

The Legion team also made a site visit to the city's VA medical center, interviewing key administrators and medical staff for a report to be issued later this year.

Feds Take Aim at Decorated Combat Veteran`s Gun Rights

Like other Combat Vets, Pat Kirby has PTSD. The VA says he has to turn in his guns or face prison. This is not a misprint.

(MYRTLE CREEK, OR) - Pat Kirby answered his country's call to arms during the Vietnam War, serving multiple tours, suffering injuries, watching friends die.

The VA says that because his wife takes care of their family finances, he is deemed "incompetent" and for this reason, he has to turn in his guns...

Two Arrested Following Attempt to Elude in Stolen Vehicle East of Roseburg

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) - Two suspects were arrested Monday evening after stealing a car in Roseburg and attempting to elude Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) and Oregon State Police (OSP). The suspects' fleeing attempt ended after driving into an open barn in the Dixonville area where they were arrested.

OSP Traffic Stop Leads to Nearly 23 Lbs. of Marijuana, Arrest of Seattle Man - Interstate 5 South of Roseburg

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) - An Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper's traffic stop Friday morning south of Roseburg led to the arrest of a Seattle, Washington man after the trooper found nearly 23 pounds of marijuana inside the vehicle. The OSP Drug Enforcement Section is continuing the investigation.

Oregon State Wrestling Inks Two To NLIs For 2011-12 Season

(Corvallis, Oregon) - Oregon State wrestling head coach Jim Zalesky announced Monday that Roseburg High School student-athletes Seth Thomas and Drew Van Anrooy have signed National Letters Of Intent to join the Beavers for the 2011-12 season.

Oregon Air National Guard to Take Part in Veterans Day Flyovers Around the State

(SALEM, Oregon) - The Oregon Air National Guard will conduct Veterans Day flyovers for various ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.

F-15 Eagle fighter jets from the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland and the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following locations and approximate times:

All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and 350 knots airspeed. Flights could be cancelled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies.

Oregon Recognizes Eight Projects for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon Main Street announced its 2010 "Excellence in Downtown Revitalization" award winners today at the annual Oregon Main Street Conference in Albany, Oregon. First Lady Mary Oberst and Gary Van Huffel, Business Development Manager, Business Oregon were co-presenters of the awards.

Police Investigate Death on Interstate 5 North of Yoncalla

Police release the name of the deceased; 26-year old Jesse Golden was from Eugene.

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers and the Douglas County Medical Examiner are continuing the investigation into the death of 26-year old Jesse Golden of Eugene, found deceased on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 5 about two miles north of Yoncalla underneath the Cox Road overpass.

There is no evidence at this time that Mr. Golden was struck by another vehicle, but his death may be associated with a fall or jump from the Cox Road overpass.

One Dies in Crash Near Roseburg

One person died and several were injured..

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Roseburg Area Command office are continuing the investigation into Monday morning's fatal traffic crash just west of Winston that resulted in the death of one person and serious injuries to two others.

The names of the two people from Riddle in the vehicle occupied by the victim are being released.

Person Dies During Chase in Head On Crash With Roseburg Police Car

Driver Dies After Crashing into Roseburg Police Car While Attempting to Elude Officers.

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) - Oregon State Police troopers are investigating a fatal crash Sunday night that happened when the driver of a vehicle attempting to elude a Roseburg police officer lost control and crashed head-on with a second Roseburg police officer.