ASHLAND, Ore. — There is an economic boost for Jackson County businesses doing work over the Internet. The county can now offer a tax credit to businesses increasing their online presence. Jackson County is now one of only ten e-commerce zones in the state to include this benefit in its offerings for local businesses. The … Continue reading »
Ashland Kicks Off Firewise Awareness
ASHLAND, Ore. — As the fire danger heats up, the city of Ashland is urging homeowners to keep their neighborhoods safe from wildfires. Ashland Fire has kicked off “Firewise Community Week” in the city. Twelve Ashland neighborhoods have now signed up to become Firewise communities, and pledged to remove flammable vegetation and dry wildfire fuels. … Continue reading »
Superintendent Candidates Tour Schools
ASHLAND, Ore. — Finalists to replace retiring Ashland School District Superintendent Juli Di Chiro toured several schools in the district on Friday. “It’s clear that the community of Ashland and the school district here value education at a very high level and they actually value diversity of opportunities for students,” said Jay Hummel. Both candidates … Continue reading »
Ashland Discusses New Budget
ASHLAND, Ore. — On Wednesday evening, the first of several meetings for the proposed budget for the next two years for the city of Ashland will be take place at the council chambers. This is the first time the city will attempt to approve a biennial budget. Wednesday night’s meeting will be the first of … Continue reading »
Last Snow Survey of Season
MT. ASHLAND, Ore. — It’s the first of May, and the last snow survey of the season is completed, confirming what many people thought: this was an extra dry spring. The snow survey site at the 6,000 foot level of Mt. Ashland recorded about a ten inch snow depth on Tuesday, but snow surveyor USFS … Continue reading »
Ashland Hospital Gets Big Donation
ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland Community Hospital Foundation received its biggest donation in history. A former nurse passed away at age 96 in January and left the Ashland Community Hospital Foundation $2.2 million. Foundation officials say this is the largest donation it has ever received since it started in 1977. Ruth Evans was a nurse … Continue reading »
Mt. Ashland Ski Season Ends Sunday
MT. ASHLAND, Ore. — Mount Ashland officials say they will wind down the skiing season after this weekend capping off a season they say has been very successful. Skiers and snowboarders came out to Mount Ashland on Friday to enjoy the remaining snow and one of the final days the lifts will be up and … Continue reading »
Retirement Acknowledgement For Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — America’s only magazine geared specifically toward helping people make a retirement relocation decision says Ashland is one of the top places to move to. The publication called “Where To Retire” is profiling Ashland as one of eight “Dynamic Locales For Walkable Living.” The magazine’s editor says many retirees are looking for a … Continue reading »
Ashland Liquor Store Vandalized
ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland Police are hoping the public will recognize a man who attempted to burglarize an Ashland liquor store over the weekend. The security camera footage shows a man breaking through the glass of the front door to Ashland Liquor Store. Police say the suspect fled once a security alarm sounded and nothing … Continue reading »
Ashland Hills to Reopen
ASHLAND, Ore. — The owners of several Ashland resorts are expanding their business, and reopening a hotel that’s been closed for six years. This section of the Ashland Hills Hotel, which was most recently called the Windmill Inns of America, has been closed since 2007. Now the owners of the Ashland Springs Hotel want to … Continue reading »
