Nadia McGrady proposed ideas such as a “screen-free week” and a citywide talent show By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news If Bellview Elementary 5th-grader Nadia McGrady was mayor of Ashland, she knows
Catty Corner: Studies have revealed the importance of companion animals to those in the unhoused community, and — whether cats, dogs, birds or other animals — an Ashland shelter is committed to keeping families together.
Heather Yandell: “We deserve better than spending the rest of our lives in a tent. The thought of dying on the street terrifies me, and so I am doing everything in my power to make sure that doesn’t happen.”
Lovell enjoyed meeting Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White: “Vanna came in while we were still prepping for the day and getting everything taken care of. She was just in her sweats but she’s gorgeous regardless…. Ryan is very funny and gracious. He’s a character, really silly in between the takes.”
Thompson lost the use of her legs in an accident. Her mountain bike has a hefty little motor, three wheels and hand controls. Its seat allows Thompson’s legs to be extended and strapped in. And with all that, the bike is wider than most mountain bike trails.
Jessica Sage: “Starting RTC from scratch was both exhilarating and, honestly, overwhelming. Without infrastructure or a roadmap, I personally financed the company for the first two years.”
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, suffering the loss of a second distinguished alumnus in the span of little more than a week, flew its flag at half-mast in honor of the two men. James Edmondson, an actor, director, and educator with more than 38 seasons at OSF, born in Montrose, Colorado, on June 29, 1938, died at home in Ashland on April 2, eight days after the death of Tony-nominated and fellow OSF veteran Denis Arndt.
The Ashland Independent Film Festival is set to honor one of Ashland’s most beloved artists with the Oregon premiere of “I Know Catherine, the Log Lady,” a deeply personal documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Catherine E. Coulson.
Denis Arndt, a distinguished stage and screen actor whose decades-long career spanned Shakespearean classics, Broadway triumphs, Hollywood roles, and 15 seasons with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, died unexpectedly on March 25, 2025, at his home in Ashland. He was 85.
Ashland author Reg Spittle will give a talk, “All Paths Lead From Santiago,” at the Phoenix Library, 510 W. 1st St., at 6:30 p.m. April 8. He will describe his experience as a reluctant pilgrim on Spain’s Camino de Santiago trail and how it led to a 30-day High Sierra adventure on California’s John Muir Trail.
“Tombstone Tales,” which took place last week in Ashland Cemetery, was all about history, not Halloween.
A Southern Oregon University graduate and executive of a company developing renewable energy projects said the state is making significant strides towards a 100% clean electricity goal by 2040.
Talent City Council will host its regular monthly meeting at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the Talent Community Center 104 E. Main St., in the dining room, according to an agenda from city officials.
Nadia McGrady proposed ideas such as a “screen-free week” and a citywide talent show By Holly Dillemuth, Ashland.news If Bellview Elementary 5th-grader Nadia McGrady was mayor of Ashland, she knows
A wealth of tips to help protect Ashland homes and yards from wildfire risk was the hot topic during the latest Better Prepared Wildfire Series installment on Wednesday.
Ashland City Council will consider and be asked to vote on a $5-per-meter monthly charge for electricity to support Ashland Parks & Recreation programs during its Tuesday business meeting.
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