ASHLAND, Ore. — Students wanting to switch schools can do so once again. The Ashland School Board decided to go forward with open enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year. District officials say last year, they saw about a hundred applications come through. This year they’ve received about 15 applications the day enrollment opened March 1st. … Continue reading »
Oregon Chocolate Festival This Weekend
ASHLAND, Ore. — Oregon chocolatiers and bakers are hoping to get your attention when you head to the Oregon Chocolate Festival this year. More than 50 Oregon vendors will be at the Ashland Springs Hotel taking part in the Festival. Many of them are small businesses that have recently opened their doors. Sjanna Sharbatz, the … Continue reading »
Sustainable Table: Albertson’s
ASHLAND, Ore. — A grocery store was named “Ashland’s Business Conservationalist of the Year” in 2012, and their efforts to produce zero waste are paying off in more ways then one. The Albertson’s store in Ashland went through a green remodel one year ago. One of the many things they changed to be more energy … Continue reading »
Ashland Marking 2013 With Time Capsule
ASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland residents of today are making a time capsule for the Ashland residents of tomorrow. The time capsule is intended to paint a picture of 2013 life for people who will live a hundred years from now. The city of Ashland created a time capsule to be buried under the Ashland Plaza. … Continue reading »
Free Tax Assistance For Veterans
PHOENIX, Ore. — Veterans looking to file their taxes can have them done for free at two locations in the Rogue Valley. Liberty Tax in Phoenix and Ashland will file tax returns for both military veterans and those currently active in the military. Liberty Tax officials say it is all about giving back to those … Continue reading »
Food Bank Seeking Permanent Home
ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland Emergency Food Bank is launching a campaign so it can continue to help thousands of people in need. Staff members are hoping to buy the building it currently rents on Clover Lane. The building it uses now was a former fast-food restaurant. They say the space, loading dock and amenities … Continue reading »
Ashland Creates Time Capsule
ASHLAND, Ore. — The city of Ashland is giving future citizens a way to discover some of its past. The Ashland Plaza has recently been under construction and part of its renovations will be to bury a time capsule. It will be labeled “2113″, instructing it to stay buried for at least 100 years. Everyone … Continue reading »
Pioneer Hall Shelter Open
MEDFORD, Ore. — As temperatures drop below freezing yet again, the City of Ashland will open Pioneer Hall for the first time, to keep those in need warm for the night. Last week, the Ashland City Council approved opening Pioneer Hall across from Lithia Park on Thursday nights throughout the winter. All Ashland winter shelters … Continue reading »
Pioneer Hall Prepares To Open
ASHLAND, Ore. – As temperatures are expected to drop tonight, it is perfect timing for the city of Ashland to open Pioneer Hall for the first time to those needing a place to stay warm. Last week, Ashland City Council approved opening pioneer hall across from Lithia Park one day a week throughout winter. It … Continue reading »
Ashland Home Showcases Energy Efficiency
ASHLAND, Ore. — A home in Ashland is one of six homes chosen as having one of the best energy efficient technologies in the Pacific Northwest. Jovick Construction has been working on a home in Ashland since March 2012. The company deconstructed the home built in the 70′s and is using about 50% of the … Continue reading »
