Economy

‘New experience for the Rogue Valley’: Opening party set for mountain bike trail near Mount Ashland 

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association will host an opening party, barbecue, and ribbon cutting for “their most significant trail to date,” according to President Ryan Hawk. The association — funded by donors and fueled by volunteers — creates, maintains and supports hundreds of mountain bike trails from Grants Pass to Ashland. 

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Obituaries

Obituary: Dr. Mary Z. Maher

Obituary: Mary is best known as the author of the performance classic “Modern Hamlets and Their Soliloquies” and the biography “Nicholas Pennell: Risking Enchantment.” Her 50-plus articles focused on Shakespeare in performance on stage, in film, and on television.

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Public Notice

Public Notice: Street Right of Way Vacation 

SUBJECT PROPERTY: Public Right-of-Way a portion of Fern Street   OWNER/PETITIONER: City of Ashland Public Work Engineering Division  DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider a request to vacate a portion

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News

Obituary: Leo Joseph Champagne

Obituary: Leo Joseph Champagne, who passed away on Aug. 10, taught electrical apprenticeship classes at City College in San Francisco and was a member of the electrical workers union.

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Ask Strider

Ask Strider: Looking for a smile

Ask Strider: A reader wants to bring a smile to his wife’s face, and our advice columnist tackles this puzzle by suggesting a crossword invented by puzzle editor Steve Weyer just for Strider. What could be better?

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Economy

Local food banks struggle as demand increases while funding decreases

The Ashland Community Food Bank doubled its volume in August, reflecting a troubling trend fueled by inflation, job loss and tightening access to food assistance programs. Executive Director Amy Broeker warns the level of need could soon become the norm as food bank faces shortfalls in funding and more competition for scarce local grants. Broeker and other leaders are calling on the community to step in.

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Ask Strider: Advice for big brothers

Ask Strider: A worried older brother asks our advice columnist’s advice. And a dog’s guardian wants to know if there is any hope getting their hat-hating dog to calm down. As always, Strider tries to give words that help!

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Residents, vendors voice concerns about Ashland farmers market

Once a vibrant hub for local produce and community gathering, the Ashland Growers Market is now, some say, struggling with shrinking sales and dwindling attendance. Longtime vendors report drops of up to two-thirds in revenue, while people voice frustrations over pricing, location and atmosphere.

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