Join author Robin Ann Martin to learn about how writing a book can become a journey of transformation and relationship building.
She will share her own story about magical twists in the writing process. With the creation of this novel, she transmuted a childhood trauma of sexual molestation into a fictional story designed to help others to recognize the healing power of story when told to a listener with real empathy.
Monday January 12th 7:00 to 8:00 pm
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Sen. Jeff Merkley packed the Ashland High School gym Sunday for a town hall that highlighted his fight against “authoritarian” efforts by the Trump administration. About 1,200 filled the gym, while a line of people outside stretched two blocks and were too many to fit inside, according to Merkley aides. It was the largest audience of the town halls held by Merkley this year, the aides said.
The Ashland City Council will hold a special study session Wednesday to hear a report on the condition of municipal buildings and a recommended long-range plan including relocations of multiple locations to the current utility center on North Mountain Drive.
Obituary: Mary Lou Boardman Wennlund passed away on Oct. 5, 2025. The longtime Ashlander forged many fond friendships, enjoyed being active at the YMCA, attended the Ashland United Church of Christ, and participated in many Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes (especially those featuring movies…!).
The Oregon Nurses Association, a nurses union, claims a new staffing policy at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center leaves hospitals understaffed and violates state law. Union representatives accuse Asante of requiring nurses to waive overtime and incentive pay to cover shortages, while Asante declined to address specific allegations, calling them “unfounded and inaccurate.”
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