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.
Talent’s landmark Malmgren Garage will celebrate a grand reopening with an art show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at its reconstructed building at 111 Talent Ave. Twenty artists will sell and show their works.
A large crowd gathered Friday evening at Noble Coffee in Ashland to participate in the Latte Art Throwdown, hosted by Noble and La Marzocco, an Italian espresso machine manufacturer. Jared Rennie, Noble founder and CEO, created the event to celebrate the State of Jefferson coffee community and prove there are only friendly rivalries among baristas.
Ashland businesses could receive up to $20,000 in matching grant funds to renovate their property through a new pilot program offered by the city of Ashland. The program aims to help business owners improve the facades of their spaces through upgrades such as outdoor lighting improvement, awning repair, installing signage and other cosmetic improvements.
A new policy being inaugurated this winter at the Mt. Ashland Ski Area to limit uphill access, used mainly by backcountry skiers and snowboarders, is being challenged by some but is being defended by ski area managers.
With more than $1 million in improvements and more night skiing, Mt. Ashland Ski Area is ready to launch its 60th season of winter sports.More events are also planned at the nonprofit resort. Opening day is Saturday, Dec. 9, if the area receives enough snow.
A local company led by Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham has launched an effort to better prepare communities before disaster strikes. Ashland-based Geos Institute announced that its Navigator Network has recently started a pilot project in 72 communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
Asante Ashland Community Hospital has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement for its work with geriatric patients. The hospital earned the highest designation — Committed to Care Excellence — for its work in the “4Ms”: mentation, mobility, medications and focusing on what matters most to them.
Oberon’s whiskey bar on the Ashland Plaza has a reputation as one of the most esteemed between San Francisco and Seattle. It carries 50 rye whiskeys and 110 Scotch whiskeys.
An update on cleanup and redevelopment plans for the 61-acre Croman Mill site on the city’s southern end was given to the Ashland City Council at its business meeting Tuesday evening. The site is so important to the city’s future planning that the council has asked for quarterly updates as planning proceeds.
Community adults who would like to pass on knowledge and skills to others for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s spring term are invited to submit course proposals by Friday, Dec. 15.
Reader photos: Friday evening, on the second night of Hanukkah, some 70 people gathered on Ashland Plaza to hold a vigil for a permanent Gaza cease-fire in the light of newly lit menorah candles.
Ashland Parks & Recreation Commissioners listened to a litany of mostly good news at their regular business meeting Wednesday, including a new PVC liner for the Daniel Meyer Pool at a cost of $61,000 and opening a new mountain bike trail.
Obituary: Margaret McCartney died Dec. 4 at 83. Memorial services are planned for 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 N. 2nd St., Ashland.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has announced plans to offer free opioid overdose reversal kits to middle and high schools throughout the state. Ashland Superintendent Samuel Bogdanove shared his support for the increase in availability of Narcan, the brand name for a device that delivers naloxone, to Oregon schools, including in Ashland.
With local rescue groups still overflowing with cats and kittens, those wishing to bring home a new family member for the holidays will have opportunities to do so on two upcoming December weekends. On Saturday, Dec. 9, Ashland-based Friends of the Animals (formerly Friends of the Animal Shelter) will partner with Feral Cat Advocacy (FCA), Melly Cat Rescue, and Hero Tails Animal Sanctuary for a Feline Fair at the Rogue Valley Mall.
(It’s free)