Cancer patients may soon see safer, more effective treatments thanks to groundbreaking research by a team that included Dr. Dawn Lemanne of Oregon Integrative Oncology in Ashland. Her team won first prize and a $50,000 grant at an international mathematical oncology competition in early November at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.
Rogue Valley craft lovers will be a happy lot this holiday season with all the artisan fairs and shows on tap. The events begin in November and continue until just before Christmas. Area crafters will offer everything from beautifully carved wooden pieces and clay pottery to unique handmade treasures perfect for gift-giving.
A new wellness hub has opened in Ashland. The Ashland Wellness Collective held its grand opening to the public Oct. 12. Women own each of the five independent businesses, and the businesses focus on mindfulness, relaxation and fitness.
The sustainability, continuity and revitalization of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) post-Covid were the main focuses of a community forum “One Brick at a Time: Rebuilding the Oregon Shakespeare Festival,” part of the Big Ideas series, sponsored by the Jackson County Library and the Association of University Women (AAUW) in a room filled to capacity at the Ashland Public Library on Tuesday evening.
An art show that opened Sunday, Nov. 10, in Phoenix gives 18 local artists the chance to show their talent and to help build an artist community. “Autumn X ” was designed to push back against the isolation and lack of opportunity many artists in the area experience, according to a recent survey.
Featured in the September/October issue of TeaTime magazine with an abundance of photos over a seven-page spread were Ashland’s Chozu Bath & Tea Gardens, Dobrá Tea, and Lovejoy’s Tea Room.
After the AIFF opened the doors to their newly remodeled center, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, leading the festival to go virtual. Now, the AIFF is up and running with their first in person event to be held since 2019.
Local organizers are planning an inaugural post-Burning Man meetup in Southern Oregon this Saturday, Nov. 2, at Lithia Park in Ashland. The free event is open to all, even if you’ve never been to the popular festival in northwest Nevada.
At a special meeting of Ashland’s Planning Commission on Tuesday, Oct. 22, the lengthy process of implementing a state program to designate Climate Friendly Areas (CFAs) for future development came into sharper focus, with some surprises and a little controversy.
Carpenter Media Group announced today that a preliminary agreement has been reached to acquire the assets of EO Media Group, a respected family-owned media company with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. The acquisition includes EO Media Group’s portfolio of more than two dozen newspapers and magazines across Oregon and Washington.
Mt. Ashland Ski Area’s first new chairlift in more than three decades will open this weekend. The Lithia Chair will open at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, giving skiers and snowboarders greater access to easy and intermediate slopes, according to a release issued Tuesday from the nonprofit ski area.
Review: This year’s production of “A Christmas Carol,” playing at the CTP and directed by Tommy Statler, is original, imaginative and lighter than last year’s production of the same. The story of the miserly curmudgeon who finds redemption in the meaning of Christmas keeps with the spirit of the season.
The Salvation Army in Jackson and Josephine counties is pleading for volunteers to help ring in the holidays during the annual Red Kettle donations campaign as the organization faces a critical shortage of staff. “We are sounding the alarm,” said Capt. Yohani Ortiz with The Salvation Army Grants Pass.
Obituary: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia “Patti” Ann Metz (Seely), a devoted mother, friend, and pillar of the Rogue Valley community in Southern Oregon for the past 44 years. On Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, Patti left us at the age of 86, after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those she cherished.
Real Estate Corner: I’ve been noticing an interesting trend. There’s movement both ways — people discovering Ashland as their dream destination and others leaving for the next chapter in their lives. So, what’s driving these shifts? Let’s examine why people are moving to (and from) our fantastic town.
Ashland’s TC Chevy has shifted into high gear on sustainability, becoming a shining example of clean energy innovation with the addition of three new Stracker solar arrays to its existing five units. The dealership now is in a position to run entirely on sun power, achieving net-zero status and proving that the road to a greener future starts at home.
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