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December 10, 2023

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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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Latte Art Throwdown draws large crowd to Noble Coffee Roasting

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.

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City of Ashland offers beautification grants for downtown businesses

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.

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Ashland-based institute launches disaster resilience project

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.

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Asante Ashland earns coveted designation for age-friendly treatment

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.

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Council looks at progress on key Croman Mill site

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.

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Obituary: Margaret McCartney

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.

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A home for the holidays? Local cat adoption events coming up this month

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.

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