Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-22
A Merlin man faces felony charges accusing him of molesting a boy, but Oregon State Police believe more victims could be out there. Mark Christopher Boothe, 50, of the 1600 block of Crow Road, faces four counts each of first-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse, alleging he inappropriately touched a 9-year-old victim’s genitals and subjected the child to oral sexual contact on multiple occasions. The Josephine County District Attorney’s office says the alleged abuses occurred
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-19
A sole 1950s frosted-glass lamp sits by the front door of my Ashland home. In a visceral childhood memory, its matching mate tumbles from my parents’ mantelpiece, sails mere inches past my father’s head, and shatters on an undulating living room carpet in the largest earthquake (magnitude 4.5) to hit the Portland area during my youth. While this was shocking at the time, the moderate magnitude of that temblor pales by comparison to the size of 40 major quakes that shaped Oregon&rsquo
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-19
Since Riverdance, Stomp and Taiko drum acts first took to the road, stage productions featuring exotic music, dance and costumes are a staple on the touring concert circuit. African Children’s Choir concerts share the same creative components, but in a more intimate, authentic and illuminating way. The most visible — and audible — outreach project of the organization Music for Life, this ever-changing congregation of 7- to 10-year-olds made its first tour of North America nearl
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-20
Ashland citizens have voted to retain all three parks commissioners targeted in a special recall election Tuesday, a drive prompted by backlash over a decision to reorganize the Senior Center, discharge its longtime director, and how the transition was handled. Three commissioners, Jim Lewis, Mike Gardiner and Rick Landt, will keep their seats after each won handily Tuesday evening. According to unofficial results at 7:52 p.m., 4,986 Ashland voters — or 32.81 percent of voters registered
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-19
This is the time of year that we turn on heaters, stoke the fire and light candles to ward off the long nights. During the holidays, it’s tragic to have a home fire, but it’s all too common. We want you to be diligent and mindful of heat sources, candles, lights and the family tree to keep your home and family safe this winter. Here’s a list of a few things that you can do to ensure your home or apartment is as safe as possible: Smoke Alarms: Place smoke alarms in each bedroom
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-19
Not so fast In response to the editorial of Thursday, Dec. 6, regarding the wrongful arrest of a young African American man by the Ashland Police Department, I would agree that Chief O’Meara is doing the “right thing,” in getting ahead of this by initiating an investigation, apologizing to the family and publicly acknowledging that, indeed, this young man “should never have seen the inside of a police car.” Now, it seems, all of us “good, progressive thinking
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-20
Support Cultural Trust Oregonians love our great outdoors, a good beer and our beautiful state. We also value our famous quality of life. The Oregon Cultural Trust is a unique way to support what makes Oregon so special. As unique as public beaches and the bottle bill, the Oregon Cultural Trust was established in 2001 to support art, heritage, history and humanities. The trust lets Oregonians double the impact of their donations to cultural nonprofits at no additional cost. Here’s how it w
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-12-20
Before the advent of “talkies” in 1927, silent films entertained audiences with dialogue created by gestures, mime or title cards. At the height of the silent movie era, films without sound were shipped to theaters. Many techniques were devised to enhance the silent films. A pianist, theater organist or even small orchestra would play from sheet music or improvise their own sounds and music. Medford’s first movie theater, the Bijou, had pianist “Toots” Osenbrugge pl
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-06-19
An animal art fundraiser for SoHumane is coming up from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at the Ashland Art Center, 357 East Main St., Ashland. The public is invited to “Celebrate The Year of the Dog! (and other critters!)” by viewing animal themed art by local artists, participating in children’s activities, having photos taken with a “Doggie Ambassador” and by enjoying snacks and beverages. Admission is a donation of $10 (kids with adults attend free). Tickets are available online at www.ashlandart
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-27
Before Title IX changed the educational landscape to legislate against gender bias, women were sidelined on the playing fields. “Shooting Stars,” opening Thursday, Nov. 1 at Ashland High School, tells the story of seven young women who in 1962 played basketball as a gimmick, the only way they could get on a court and compete. “Shooting Stars,” directed by Oregon Shakespeare Festival veteran Barret O’Brien, is the story of women who find a voice as they find their place on a playing court and who
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-23
Vote for Kramer I am voting for George Kramer for Ashland City Council, position 6. He is a longtime active citizen of Ashland. He has advised the city on many occasions involving housing and historical preservation. He will keep Ashland’s small-town, friendly atmosphere while addressing modern problems such as affordable housing. He will maintain Ashland’s unique culture, diversity, integrity and tolerance. If you love Ashland, vote for George Kramer. Patricia Bailey Christlieb Ashland Vote Gol
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-23
TALENT — Political action committees tied to real estate and development have contributed $3,000 to the mayoral campaign of Talent City Councilor Ken Baker in his race against incumbent Mayor Darby Ayers-Flood, who while seeking re-election is limiting her expenses to $750 and only accepting local contributions. Baker, a builder, received $1,000 from the Rogue Valley Association of Realtors Political Action Committee and $2,000 from Oregonians for Affordable Housing, the PAC for the Oregon Homeb
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-23
The volunteers of Options for Homeless Residents of Ashland are hoping to raise about $40,000 during their “Weekend of Hope.” The weekend starts with a “Pasta With a Purpose” dinner Friday, Nov. 2, at Temple Emek Shalom in Ashland, followed by the organization’s fifth annual Sleep Out Saturday, Nov. 3, on the grounds of the old Lincoln Elementary School on Beach Street. Participants in the Sleep Out bring tents and sleeping bags, chat with the homeless and find out what it’s like to wake up bone
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-20
With Halloween just around the corner, the Rogue Valley Symphonic Band promises audiences themed music that evokes images of trolls, witches, sorcerers and more. “Deathly Hallows” kicks off RVSB’s 30th season at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors, $8 for students, and can be purchased at roguevalleysymphonicband.org, at Paddington Station, or at the door. The show ta
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-23
A group of mostly local filmmakers is shooting an “eco-thriller” TV series up in the Greensprings and Hyatt Lake area that it hopes to market on Shudder or another “video on demand” site. If successful, it could keep them shooting in the Cascade lakes area for many seasons. In a shooting session Saturday, most of the talent and crew couldn’t really say what the series, called “The Stem,” is about, but it rings of “Twin Peaks” and features a possibly mentally unbalanced FBI agent, Nora, who has c
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-20
In my column two weeks ago, I made a factual error. I said that Jessica Gomez, candidate for State Senate District 3, had switched her party affiliation only after incumbent Sen. Alan DeBoer brought her onto his staff. Alan called me that afternoon and said she had switched before. I told him I would send in a correction unless he wanted to, which he did. It ran last Saturday. I both like and respect Alan. Even before he won the seat he is now relinquishing, I mentioned in a column that he had l
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-20
In my column two weeks ago, I made a factual error. I said that Jessica Gomez, candidate for State Senate District 3, had switched her party affiliation only after incumbent Sen. Alan DeBoer brought her onto his staff. Alan called me that afternoon and said she had switched before. I told him I would send in a correction unless he wanted to, which he did. It ran last Saturday. I both like and respect Alan. Even before he won the seat he is now relinquishing, I mentioned in a column that he had l
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-22
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. MIGRANTS PUSH DEEPER INTO MEXICO The caravan swells to an estimated 5,000 after many Honduran migrants find ways to cross from Guatemala as Mexican police block the official border crossing. 2. SAUDI KINGDOM EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY The official outreach to the slain Jamal Khashoggi’s son comes as international pressure on Riyadh intensifies after it acknowledged the journalist was k
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-21
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum is providing telescopes and experts for a guided tour of the night sky for International Observe the Moon Night. Experts from Southern Oregon Skywatchers will be on hand to help guide the public to view the moon, planets and other celestial objects from 7-9 p.m. today in the ScienceWorks field at 1500 East Main St. in Ashland. “ International Observe the Moon Night is an annual worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
· snapshot 2018-10-08
When Brickroom hosted rock band Slow Corpse a couple of weeks ago, eager music fans lined the Ashland Plaza to gain entrance to the at-capacity club to see the band's impressive debut appearance. Slow Corpse is an airy alternative rock group with more than enough progressive elements to draw in audiences. The band has managed to put out two EPs in a short period of time, "Hound" and, more recently, "Moons." The recordings are products of tireless effort on the part of vocalist Mitchell Wint