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 »
New Ashland Plaza Officially Dedicated
ASHLAND, Ore. — The planning and construction stages are over, now the new Ashland Plaza re-design is on display. The barricades have been removed for several days now, but the official dedication of the re-design of the plaza is happening Friday evening. Friday night is the city’s monthly celebration of local arts; First Friday and … Continue reading »
Ashland Encouraging Online Business
ASHLAND, Ore. — The city of Ashland is hoping to draw in more online businesses over the next two years. In a draft of goals for 2013, the City of Ashland has a goal of growing online businesses by 50 percent over the next two years. Online businesses already established in Ashland say it is … Continue reading »
Spots Open at Spring Break Camp
ASHLAND, Ore. — School is closed for spring break, but Science Works is making sure kids are still learning. Three spring break camps are going on right now. Employees are teaching kids everything from survivial skills in the wild to the science of sound waves. They say there is still room for second through sixth … Continue reading »
Helicopter Thinning Begins Near Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — Helicopters are returning to the Ashland Watershed this week to reduce fire danger. Ashland Fire officials say the next phase of the Ashland Forest Resiliency Stewardship Project has begun and helicopters will be carrying downed tress out of steep areas in the watershed. The helicopter work starts at the Four Corners Trail … Continue reading »
Emergency Training In Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — On Wednesday morning, the city of Ashland held an annual training session for emergency situations. CERT volunteers are spread out in teams in Ashland and reporting what they find back to a central location where city officials then decide what the next best step would be for handling the emergency situation. It’s … Continue reading »
Council Reviews Mt. A Expansion Plan
ASHLAND, Ore. — Mount Ashland is moving forward with its first improvements to the ski area in more than 15 years. After years of challenges now several city council members feel the Mount Ashland Association did not follow through with parts of the agreement. The Ashland City Council meeting room was packed. The Mount Ashland … Continue reading »
Ashland Film Festival Tickets On Sale
ASHLAND, Ore. — Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Ashland Independent Film Festival. This year’s festival features more than 90 films, including documentaries, features and short films. The films will be screened at the Historic Ashland Armory, the Varsity Theatre, Ashland Street Cinema, and special events will be held at the Ashland Springs … Continue reading »
Ashland Discuss Police Station Renewal
ASHLAND, Ore. — The lease is up at the end of the month for the small police station at the Ashland Plaza. In the five years since the station was first put in place, both Ashland Police and local businesses say the presence alone has made a big impact in the surrounding area. The station … Continue reading »
