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October 17, 2024
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CERT emergency volunteer training session starts Friday evening

Ashland residents have an upcoming training opportunity to learn how to help rather than hinder during a disaster. Training begins from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m Friday, Oct. 18, picking up again from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, with a one-hour lunch break. Training concludes the following weekend with a session from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and a final session from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Council reviews funding options for new water treatment plant

A variety of new resources to fund the city of Ashland’s water treatment plant project were presented by Public Works Director Scott Fleury during the Ashland City Council business meeting Tuesday. The city has numerous funding options for the proposed infrastructure project, estimated to cost between $55 and 75 million, but some combination of loans and grant funding will be required to cover the entire mammoth cost.

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October 17, 2024
City Government

City of Ashland offers electric bill relief for qualifying households

In time for the cooling of temperatures, the city of Ashland has announced a return of its assistance program for low-income resident’s utility bills, according to a release from the city. The Ashland Low Income Energy Assistance Program (ALIEP) program is open to residents whose income is at or below 65 percent of Oregon’s median income, determined by household income and size. 

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October 16, 2024
City Government

Repair or raze: Committee tasked with researching Community Center options

Remodel efforts in the city’s long-shuttered Community Center have revealed more structural deficiencies than anticipated, raising the question whether to do extensive repair work or raze and rebuild. At its study session Monday, the Ashland City Council directed staff to investigate how best to proceed with the historic building on Winburn Way, adjacent to Pioneer Hall and across the street from Lithia Park. 

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October 16, 2024
City Government

City survey: What’s it like living in Ashland? 

The city of Ashland is asking its residents to complete an online survey to determine livability in the community overall, according to a release from the city of Ashland. The survey is held every two years and will close to the public Monday, Oct. 21. Results of the survey will be shared in early December, the release said.

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October 16, 2024
County Government

Ashland City Council Position 1: Q&A with candidate Doug Knauer

For the upcoming Ashland City Council election, all candidates were contacted by Ashland.news for interviews. All who responded were asked the same six questions. Answers from candidates competing for the same position have been paired together. In this, is the third of three articles on contested council seats, we hear from Douglas Knauer, candidate for council Position 1. Teresa Cisneros did not respond to multiple attempts by Ashland.news to schedule an interview. 

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October 16, 2024

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Ask Strider

Ask Strider: Dealing with a heap of anxiety

Ask Strider: This column, the Dog about Town recommends bright colors for dogs in hunting season, deep breathing for anxious humans, and insouciance when confronted with unwarranted snark. As always, he’s sympathetic to every worry.

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October 16, 2024
Crossword

Crossword: First Settlers

This week’s crossword recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Solve it directly in the article or download a PDF to print. Next week’s crossword: “OSF’s Secret Season.” More crosswords under the Culture menu.

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October 11, 2024

Upcoming Community Events

October 2024
Oct 17
October 17, 2024
Schneider Museum of Art Opening Reception for Fall 2024 Exhibition

Join the SMA on Thursday, October 17 from 5-7 pm for the opening of our fall exhibition, Disguise the Limit: John Yau’s Collaborations. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served, and […]

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Oct 17
October 17, 2024
The Power of Pleasure Book Signing, Meditation, Energy Clearing & Discussion

Ladies, it’s time to live bigger, better and bolder to manifest your heart’s wildest desires, personally and professionally. Learn how during this empowering and interactive evening as Elizabeth Ann Atkins […]

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Oct 17
October 17, 2024
You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World by Keiko Green – Ashland New Plays Festival

Greg’s received a terminal diagnosis. But the Earth's dying, too, so like, at least he’s in good company? This all makes sense to Greg. After all, the world’s too big […]

$25
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Oct 18
October 18, 2024
Breads and Reds

Join us for a delicious Breads and Reds event at Resistance Wine Company! Eat great, fresh-baked bread paired with handmade artisan butters and our award-winning wines, all in one place. […]

$25
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Oct 18
October 18, 2024
The Life You Gave Me by Novid Parsi - Ashland New Plays Festival

This play follows a son as he tries to save his mother. She has other ideas. So do two mysterious strangers who watch the play—and ask the son to tell […]

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Oct 18
October 18, 2024
Creative Industries Discussion: John Yau with Curator Stuart Horodner

Join us on Friday, October 18 at 2 pm for a Creative Industries Discussion with John Yau, American Poet and Critic in conversation with Stuart Horodner, curator of the Schneider […]

Free
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Council reviews funding options for new water treatment plant

October 17, 2024

A variety of new resources to fund the city of Ashland’s water treatment plant project were presented by Public Works Director Scott Fleury during the Ashland City Council business meeting Tuesday. The city has numerous funding options for the proposed infrastructure project, estimated to cost between $55 and 75 million, but some combination of loans and grant funding will be required to cover the entire mammoth cost.

Read More >

City of Ashland offers electric bill relief for qualifying households

October 16, 2024

In time for the cooling of temperatures, the city of Ashland has announced a return of its assistance program for low-income resident’s utility bills, according to a release from the city. The Ashland Low Income Energy Assistance Program (ALIEP) program is open to residents whose income is at or below 65 percent of Oregon’s median income, determined by household income and size. 

Read More >

Repair or raze: Committee tasked with researching Community Center options

October 16, 2024

Remodel efforts in the city’s long-shuttered Community Center have revealed more structural deficiencies than anticipated, raising the question whether to do extensive repair work or raze and rebuild. At its study session Monday, the Ashland City Council directed staff to investigate how best to proceed with the historic building on Winburn Way, adjacent to Pioneer Hall and across the street from Lithia Park. 

Read More >

City survey: What’s it like living in Ashland? 

October 16, 2024

The city of Ashland is asking its residents to complete an online survey to determine livability in the community overall, according to a release from the city of Ashland. The survey is held every two years and will close to the public Monday, Oct. 21. Results of the survey will be shared in early December, the release said.

Read More >

Ashland City Council Position 1: Q&A with candidate Doug Knauer

October 16, 2024

For the upcoming Ashland City Council election, all candidates were contacted by Ashland.news for interviews. All who responded were asked the same six questions. Answers from candidates competing for the same position have been paired together. In this, is the third of three articles on contested council seats, we hear from Douglas Knauer, candidate for council Position 1. Teresa Cisneros did not respond to multiple attempts by Ashland.news to schedule an interview. 

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CERT emergency volunteer training session starts Friday evening

Ashland residents have an upcoming training opportunity to learn how to help rather than hinder during a disaster. Training begins from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m Friday, Oct. 18, picking up again from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, with a one-hour lunch break. Training concludes the following weekend with a session from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and a final session from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.
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City of Ashland offers electric bill relief for qualifying households

In time for the cooling of temperatures, the city of Ashland has announced a return of its assistance program for low-income resident’s utility bills, according to a release from the city. The Ashland Low Income Energy Assistance Program (ALIEP) program is open to residents whose income is at or below 65 percent of Oregon’s median income, determined by household income and size. 
Read More >

Ask Strider: Dealing with a heap of anxiety

Ask Strider: This column, the Dog about Town recommends bright colors for dogs in hunting season, deep breathing for anxious humans, and insouciance when confronted with unwarranted snark. As always, he's sympathetic to every worry.
Read More >

Repair or raze: Committee tasked with researching Community Center options

Remodel efforts in the city’s long-shuttered Community Center have revealed more structural deficiencies than anticipated, raising the question whether to do extensive repair work or raze and rebuild. At its study session Monday, the Ashland City Council directed staff to investigate how best to proceed with the historic building on Winburn Way, adjacent to Pioneer Hall and across the street from Lithia Park. 
Read More >

‘Our people are still here’: SOU to host two-day event celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day

Southern Oregon University will celebrate its seventh annual Indigenous Peoples Day over two days on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, complete with a grand entry, Indigenous artisan market and various tribal speakers in addition to remarks by SOU President Rick Bailey.
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