There are lots of good candidates running this year. One of the best is Joe Davis, running for Circuit Court. His temperament, family court practice, broad-based experience in business and law, and engagement in the community make him the strongest candidate for this position.
His integrity and thoughtfulness will make him a fine judge for everyone in our community.
Edwin Battistella
Ashland
Dennis Kendig: Give away tickets to Native individuals if you wish, but don’t make me sit through your self-serving announcements.
Andy Seles: I am a 78-year-old lifelong Democrat from Ashland and I completely disagree with two recent letters that have asked Sen. Jeff Golden to retire from the state Senate.
Jay Lininger: I was delighted when state Sen. Jeff Golden announced his candidacy for reelection to the Oregon Senate because he does a great job for us in Salem, and we need Golden’s experienced public service now more than ever.
John Marciano: The U.S. government, the most violent rogue nation on Earth, continues its illegal and unconstitutional war against the people of Venezuela with military attacks and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro.
A proposal was shared recently that would do away with Oregon’s 27-year-old Quality Education Model, the 11-member Quality Education Commission that produces recommended school funding levels every two years, and the education appropriation committee. Lawmakers would have one month to debate and pass the bill during the legislative session beginning Feb. 2.
Preliminary data released Jan. 12 by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shows 22.8 million enrollees, down from a record total of 24.3 million last year. Premiums have surged as a result of the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies.
On Valentine’s Day, the historic Holly Theatre will host the world premiere of “Ernie & Emma,” a tender, Oregon-made romantic comedy from cult icon and Ashland resident Bruce Campbell.
Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham on Saturday assured members of the Ashland branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) that she sees a path through complex city issues despite a less reliable federal government.
Bonnie Raitt, Pink Martini and Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys are among the artists who will be featured at this summer’s Britt Music & Arts Festival in Jacksonville.
A Medford teen was reported missing Friday, Jan. 16, and is believed to possibly have left with an unknown adult. The teen was last seen in the Coleman Creek Road area between 8:20 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. Friday.
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