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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Feeling the filaments: Famous mycologist wows SOU crowd A look back at so-called 'winter' Ashland's Firewise program adds seven more neighborhoods Council approves short-term rentals in multi-family zones Council wants changes to agreement with ODOT for I-5 welcome center Education Bracing for Common Core Ashland Kiwanis recognize Lillian Huang Chautauqua series brings author Jane Hamilton to Ashland Ashland Runs on Volunteers: OLLI classes pay dividends in joy of teaching, learning New Southern Oregon University board votes to bump tuition nearly 5 percent in the fall Environment Lots to celebrate at SOU Arbor Day rites Mt. Ashland Ski Area to host party March 28 Mt. Ashland hopes coming storm will reopen ski area Wild Side: Selfish and other reasons for saving endangered species Business Ashlander starts up a natural pet food supplement business Should workers be paid at least $15 an hour? Ride & Drive: 2016 Mazda CX-5 Cars We Remember: Car lover knows his 348/409 engines Business profile: Couple opens second Pita Pit in Ashland Politics and elections Council wants changes to agreement with ODOT for I-5 welcome center Arthur I. Cyr: Afghanistan progress is uneven but undeniable Jackson County Commissioners plan no tax on marijuana for first year Grassroots group campaigns for Plaza paver do-over Arthur I. Cyr: Iran – a crisis without end State News Nation - World Tsarnaev convicted on all charges in Boston Marathon bombing Tsarnaev convicted on all charges in Boston Marathon bombing Obituaries Lawrence R. Hugo III Death Notices Gordon Geeseman William D. Enyart Death Notices Shareable Sports Latest Stories Baldrica sets pace for AHS girls SOU women's hoops coach Kennedy leaves to take Portland State job Brent St. Germain: Baseball’s intriguing teams Ashland High events postponed to today Chasing the career grand slam: 3 reasons Rory will win in Augusta, 3 reasons he won’t High school Baldrica sets pace for AHS girls Ashland High events postponed to today Upset-minded Raiders swept by No. 17 Concordia AHS softball team routs Churchill Four-year letterman Fredrickson leads sizzling Grizzlies Southern Oregon University Baldrica sets pace for AHS girls SOU women's hoops coach Kennedy leaves to take Portland State job SOU-OIT softball games moved to Wednesday Upset-minded Raiders swept by No. 17 Concordia Grizz baseball team caps Arizona trip with another win Voices Latest Stories Editor's Notes: Ashland Community Hospital is on the mend — and then some Our View: Council should stop stalling on welcome center Our View: AIFF does Ashland proud Letters to the Editor, April 8 Our View: One tree vs. the Ashland community Editorial Our View: Council should stop stalling on welcome center Our View: AIFF does Ashland proud Our View: One tree vs. the Ashland community Our View: Ashland climate plan: Small steps add up Our View: More of the same at SOU? 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Herb Rothschild: Stick to the facts Jeffrey Gillespie: Dancing the Pyongyang Polka Chris Honore Council Corner Editor's Notes Jeffrey Gillespie Herb Rothschild Revels Latest Stories Best Bets, April 9-16 Rhythm is on tap at the Northwest Percussion Festival Community blog: Get a poem a day A Country Cajun Revival comes to the Unitarian Community blog: Poets, put on your party shoes Theater Ticket Availability Ticket availability in Ashland theaters, April 7 Ticket Availability Ticket Availability Ticket Availability Music Rhythm is on tap at the Northwest Percussion Festival The Farr Side: No Zayn Malik? One Direction stays the course A Country Cajun Revival comes to the Unitarian Futureshock: Kendrick Lamar release points to road ahead Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick pay tribute to Arkansas bluegrass duo Vern Williams and Ray Park Visual Art More films, excitement than ever for AIFF Ashland's First Friday Art Walk Movies Movie Listings: April 10-16 'Furious 7' — buckle up for another great ride Movie review: Suspend all belief in reality — ‘Furious 7’ is just fun Movie review: The action is even more insane in ‘Furious 7’ Movie review: ‘While We’re Young’ is a thought-provoking comedy-drama Food and Drink Business profile: Couple opens second Pita Pit in Ashland Tot owners buy Playwright, hire Amuse chef Cruelest Month: Poetry Blog Lifestyle Latest Stories Marketta Gregory: Be a generous mirror Movie Listings: April 10-16 Religion News: Court rules school’s yoga classes don’t violate religious freedom 'Furious 7' — buckle up for another great ride Feeling the filaments: Famous mycologist wows SOU crowd Aging Happens Inner Peace Column Inner Peace Blog Rogues: Tales from the Valley Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Photos Videos Blogs Business Business Services NEWS NOW Editor's Notes: Ashland Community Hospital is on the mend — and then some ... Our View: Council should stop stalling on welcome center ... Council wants changes to agreement with ODOT for I-5 welcome center ... Editor's Notes: Ashland Community Hospital is on the mend — and then some ... Our View: Council should stop stalling on welcome center ... Council wants changes to agreement with ODOT for I-5 welcome center ... CRIME Former church camp staff member faces sex abuse charges Comment By Thomas Moriarty Ashland Daily Tidings DailyTidings.com By Thomas Moriarty Ashland Daily Tidings Posted Dec. 5, 2014 at 6:09 PM Updated Dec 5, 2014 at 9:32 PM By Thomas Moriarty Ashland Daily Tidings Posted Dec. 5, 2014 at 6:09 PM Updated Dec 5, 2014 at 9:32 PM » Social News A Talent man who worked as a church camp staff member is accused of molesting two teenage girls, though police said the abuse wasn't related to his role at the camp and that neither victim was a camper. Jeremiah Meadors, 20, is charged with three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, three counts of second-degree unlawful sexual penetration, both Measure 11 crimes, and two counts of third-degree sexual abuse. The Measure 11 crimes carry minimum sentences of 75 months in prison without parole. According to a probable cause affidavit written by Medford police Detective Diane Sandler, a 14-year-old girl told investigators in November that Meadors had molested her. A 12-year-old girl made similar allegations a day later. During interviews with police, Meadors allegedly admitted to some but not all of the crimes, telling investigators that he "needs to face his demons," the affidavit said. Meadors worked as support staff at Camp Latgawa near Lake of the Woods during the summer 2014 season. The camp, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, hosts a number of different retreats for children and families throughout the year. According to a letter sent by directors James and Lisa Marie Ryder to the families of campers Nov. 22, the camp's internal reviews "found no information indicating that any camper was involved, and no incident happened at the camp." Medford police Lt. Mike Budreau said police also believe the alleged abuse wasn't related to the camp, and that Meadors knew the victims through other connections. Budreau said that the alleged abuse occurred in another location, listed in the affidavit as a residence in the 1900 block of Kings Highway, Medford. "Our only concern was that there may have been more victims, but we haven't been able to find any," he said. Meadors is being held in the Jackson County Jail on $750,000 bail. Reach reporter Thomas Moriarty at 541-776-4471, or by email at [email protected] . Follow him at @ThomasDMoriarty . 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