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December 8, 2023

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The story of Hanukkah: ‘A little light to dispel lots of darkness’

Dozens of area residents ushered in a spirited first night of Hanukkah on Thursday, gathering on the Ashland Plaza late Thursday afternoon to light the first flames on the menorah.

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City Government

Ashland City Council approves camping ordinance in split vote

On a 4-2 vote, the Ashland City Council on Tuesday approved the first of two required readings of an ordinance to control time, place and manner of camping in Ashland. The ordinance will control occupation of public spaces and enforce behavior, rather than status, and does not seek to punish those who are homeless, the acting city attorney told the council.

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Business

Mt. Ashland Ski Area pushes back opening day, despite snowstorm

Andrew Gast, general manager of the Mt. Ashland Ski Area, had hoped that this Saturday would be opening day for skiing this season, but he admitted defeat on Thursday, despite the latest snowstorm. Things are now day to day, while he, a couple hundred employees and untold numbers of skiers wait for more snow.

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Some want repeal. Others want tweaks. But nobody seems to want the status quo in the drug crisis.

Oregonians who packed a legislative hearing on the state’s addiction crisis and flooded the Legislature with passionate testimony this week have vastly different viewpoints, but on one thing they agree: The status quo is not working. Some want to repeal Measure 110, the state’s voter-approved drug decriminalization law. Others say it needs to be tweaked.

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Inner Peace

Inner Peace: Embracing our essence

Charles “Al” Huth: We can expand our potential to build true knowledge by altering what we spend time focusing on in our daily lives. In short, search for the Truth.

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Relocations

Relocations: Politics far and near

Herbert Rothschild: Apparently, Kissinger insisted on recording practically every word he said. His aides later commented that he needed to keep track of which lie he told to whom.

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December 2023
Dec 07
December 07, 2023

The Ashland emergency severe weather shelter at 2200 Ashland St. will open at 5 p.m. The doors close and lights go out by 10 p.m. The shelter closes at 9 […]

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Dec 08
December 08, 2023

This exhibition brings together the work of eight visual artists engaged in abstract, contemporary painting and sculpture. Each artist brings with them a personalized set of tools that reflects their […]

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Dec 08
December 08, 2023

Join us for a weekend of Dharma talks and guided practice exploring the "Seven Point Cause-Effect Method," a time-honored, organic process for nurturing bodhicitta, the Brave Heart of Awakening. The […]

$130
Dec 08
December 08, 2023

The Ashland emergency severe weather shelter at 2200 Ashland St. will open at 5 p.m. The doors close and lights go out by 10 p.m. The shelter closes at 9 […]

Free
Dec 08
December 08, 2023

Join Siskiyou Singers for the holidays as we explore the origins of the music we’ve come to love during this special time of year, along with contemporary interpretations of many […]

$25.00
Dec 09
December 09, 2023

To help reduce hunger in our community, join our volunteer donors. On the second Saturday of every even-numbered month, our neighborhood coordinators pick up bags of healthy, nonperishable food that […]

Free

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Ashland City Council approves camping ordinance in split vote

On a 4-2 vote, the Ashland City Council on Tuesday approved the first of two required readings of an ordinance to control time, place and manner of camping in Ashland. The ordinance will control occupation of public spaces and enforce behavior, rather than status, and does not seek to punish those who are homeless, the acting city attorney told the council.

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Mt. Ashland Ski Area pushes back opening day, despite snowstorm

Andrew Gast, general manager of the Mt. Ashland Ski Area, had hoped that this Saturday would be opening day for skiing this season, but he admitted defeat on Thursday, despite the latest snowstorm. Things are now day to day, while he, a couple hundred employees and untold numbers of skiers wait for more snow.

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Applications for new Ashland School District superintendent open until Dec. 28

The deadline to apply for the position of Ashland School District superintendent is coming up Thursday, Dec. 28. The search for a new superintendent is guided by the next superintendent criteria posted on the district website. The criteria were developed using comprehensive feedback gathered through 17 focus groups, leadership interviews, and an online community survey.

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The story of Hanukkah: ‘A little light to dispel lots of darkness’

Dozens of area residents ushered in a spirited first night of Hanukkah on Thursday, gathering on the Ashland Plaza late Thursday afternoon to light the ...
Read More >

Ashland City Council approves camping ordinance in split vote

On a 4-2 vote, the Ashland City Council on Tuesday approved the first of two required readings of an ordinance to control time, place and ...
Read More >

Mt. Ashland Ski Area pushes back opening day, despite snowstorm

Andrew Gast, general manager of the Mt. Ashland Ski Area, had hoped that this Saturday would be opening day for skiing this season, but he ...
Read More >

Some want repeal. Others want tweaks. But nobody seems to want the status quo in the drug crisis.

Oregonians who packed a legislative hearing on the state’s addiction crisis and flooded the Legislature with passionate testimony this week have vastly different viewpoints, but ...
Read More >

Applications for new Ashland School District superintendent open until Dec. 28

The deadline to apply for the position of Ashland School District superintendent is coming up Thursday, Dec. 28. The search for a new superintendent is guided ...
Read More >
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