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UPDATED: Two-vehicle crash snarls traffic on Siskiyou Summit A crash on the Siskiyou Summit involving a semi truck snarled traffic. Photo from ODOT road cam Friday Mar 30, 2018 at 8:45 AM Mar 30, 2018 at 12:15 PM A two-vehicle crash on the Siskiyou Summit blocked both lanes of northbound Interstate 5 Friday morning, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The crash was reported just after 8 a.m. at milepost 1, just north of the Oreg
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Getting to know more about rabbits PHOTO BY MAUREEN FLANAGAN BATTISTELLA Allie Allison (at left) of Medford holds Bunny Foo Foo, a Netherland Dwarf; Ava Love of Medford holds her Mochi, a Lionhead; and Isabel D'Acquisto of Central Point holds Daisy, a Senior Dutch. Allie, Ava and Isabelle are all in 4-H and Isabelle is also in Future Farmers of America. Monday Mar 26, 2018 at 12:50 PM Mar 26, 2018 at 12:50 PM By Maureen Flanagan BattistellaFor th
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Proposed subdivision faces scrutiny A detail from a map included with a city of Ashland staff report shows the boundaries of lots at 475 East Nevada Street where a proposed development would go. The Katherine Mae Subdivision would go in the rectangular part south of the horizontal line bisecting the the box; the upper, northern part of the properties are outside city limits, the lower, southern portion are inside city limits. Bear Creek runs from lower left of the map to uppper left; North Mount
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A 'tremendous year' for Camelot Dann Hauser Thursday Sep 7, 2017 at 8:47 PM Sep 7, 2017 at 8:47 PM By Jeffrey Gillespie For the Tidings Dann Hauser is the executive director of Camelot Theatre who, along with Roy Von Rains, has been spearheading the company's evolution in its post-Livia Genise era. With a highly successful 35th season wrapping up, I connected with Hauser to talk about the upcoming season and his vision for the theater. JG: How di
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Happy Falafel reincarnated as Xerxes PHOTO BY JOHN DARLING Owner Ben Pazzira at Xerxes restaraunt with an employee in the background. Thursday Mar 22, 2018 at 6:48 PM Mar 22, 2018 at 6:49 PM By John DarlingFor the Tidings Good news for people who loved the long-defunct Happy Falafel — it’s been reincarnated as Xerxes Mediterranean Grill on the south end of Siskiyou Boulevard and it still features falafel, along with lots of other Mi
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10 things to know for Wednesday Wednesday Mar 28, 2018 at 6:48 AM Mar 28, 2018 at 6:51 AM The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. RECLUSIVE KIM JONG UN BREAKS ISOLATION North Korea’s leader made a surprise visit to Beijing this week and his travel itinerary this year will include a summit with his South Korean counterpart, with possible summits with the
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10 things to know for Tuesday Tuesday Mar 27, 2018 at 6:46 AM Mar 27, 2018 at 6:48 AM The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. TRAIN’S ARRIVAL IN BEIJING SPARKS SPECULATION OF KIM VISIT If it was Kim Jong Un, it would be his first known trip outside of North Korea since the death of his father seven years ago. It was a short visit, whoever it was, with a
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10 things to know for Monday Monday Mar 26, 2018 at 7:04 AM Mar 26, 2018 at 7:06 AM The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ADVISER SECRETLY BACKED ABU DHABI’S AGENDA IN CONGRESS George Nader wired $2.5 million to a Trump fundraiser, money then used to bankroll an effort to persuade U.S. lawmakers to take a hard line against UAE-riva
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Police reports, March 23-26 Monday Mar 26, 2018 at 5:50 PM Mar 26, 2018 at 5:50 PM Friday, 10:54 a.m. — Police documented found property in the 300 block of Oak Street. Friday, 11:54 a.m. — Police cited and released a person on a misdemeanor warrant issued by the Ashland Municipal Court in the 0 block of North Main Street. Friday, 2:10 p.m. — Police found a bike in the 700 block of East Main Street. Friday, 2:54 p.m. —
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Letters to the Editor, March 21 Wednesday Mar 21, 2018 at 2:01 AM Wyden falls short In a recent letter, Sen. Ron Wyden’s press secretary stated that, with regard to the proposed Pacific Connector Pipeline/Jordan Cove project, the senator will “not put his thumb on the scale” for either side but will make sure “this decision is determined on the merits, not political influence.” Decision “on the merits” is unlikely. The Tru
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Letters to the Editor, March 17 Saturday Mar 17, 2018 at 2:01 AM Disband Arts Commission Now that the high-altitude “bicycle wreck” sculpture has been installed at the junction of East Main Street and Siskiyou Boulevard as a tribute to the need for bicycle safety, we have an opportunity below it to memorialize those who developed Siskiyou Boulevard in the first place. All along, that would have been the proper tribute. But our problem is that with so many t
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Ashland Calender: March 23 Friday Mar 23, 2018 at 2:01 AM Friday, March 23 Pear Blossom Run: Register for the 42nd Annual YMCA Pear Blossom Run happening April 14, in downtown Medford. There will be a 10-mile race, a 10-mile handcycle or wheelchair race, a 5K race and 1- and 2-mile fun runs. Registration is $30, $23 or $8 for the 10-mile, 5K and fun runs, respectively. Registration will be $40 for the 10-mile and $33 for the 5K after April 8. Proceeds benefit YMCA’
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City agrees to buy Briscoe School, but questions remain Andy Atkinson / DT File Photo George A. Briscoe School in Ashland in November 2017. Thursday Mar 22, 2018 at 7:19 PM Mar 22, 2018 at 7:19 PM By Tran NguyenAshland Daily Tidings The city of Ashland has approved a $2 million deal to acquire the Briscoe School property on North Main Street for uses yet to decided with funding it has yet to finalize. The deal between Ashland School District, the
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Medford’s student-led march demands action on guns Jamie Lusch / Daily Tidings Elaina Foley, left, a South Medford High School senior, leads a march to Spiegelberg Stadium in a demonstration against gun violence. Saturday Mar 24, 2018 at 2:00 AM Mar 24, 2018 at 10:50 PM By Kaylee TornayFor the Tidings Lisa Lineberger said she’s been on “both sides” of the gun debate. She’s a former gun salesperson and owner, she
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Quills: Piano duo luminaries play here Friday Oregon Center for the Arts photo Sergio Marchegiani and Marco Schiavo. Thursday Mar 22, 2018 at 2:45 PM Mar 22, 2018 at 2:45 PM By Jeffrey GillespieFor the Tidings The Tutunov Piano Series will present Sergio Marchegiani and Marco Schiavo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall at the Oregon Center for the Arts. The program will feature Mozart’s  
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Ashland CERT prepares community for disasters Thursday Mar 22, 2018 at 6:24 PM Mar 22, 2018 at 6:24 PM By Terri EubanksAshland Fire & Rescue When disaster strikes, do you know what you will do to be prepared to thrive and not simply survive? Ashland’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a community-based program with a mission and core competency of preparing our community to endure disasters through resiliency only attainable by h
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A 'tremendous year' for Camelot Dann Hauser Thursday Sep 7, 2017 at 8:47 PM Sep 7, 2017 at 8:47 PM By Jeffrey Gillespie For the Tidings Dann Hauser is the executive director of Camelot Theatre who, along with Roy Von Rains, has been spearheading the company's evolution in its post-Livia Genise era. With a highly successful 35th season wrapping up, I connected with Hauser to talk about the upcoming season and his vision for the theater. JG: How di
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Franti, Marley, Isaak among acts added to Britt 2018 lineup Gary Puckett and the Union Gap will appear with the Happy Together Tour at Britt Festivals on July 19. [Submitted photo] Friday Mar 16, 2018 at 8:42 PM Mar 16, 2018 at 8:42 PM Michael Franti, Ziggy Marley, Violent Femmes and Chris Isaak are among the acts added to the summer lineup at the Britt Music Festival. Franti, who returns to the Jacksonville music venue for the 13th straight year
Ashland Daily Tidings (Ashland, OR — Wayback)
Letters to the Editor, March 21 Wednesday Mar 21, 2018 at 2:01 AM Wyden falls short In a recent letter, Sen. Ron Wyden’s press secretary stated that, with regard to the proposed Pacific Connector Pipeline/Jordan Cove project, the senator will “not put his thumb on the scale” for either side but will make sure “this decision is determined on the merits, not political influence.” Decision “on the merits” is unlikely. The Tru
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Winter storm warning issued Thursday Mar 22, 2018 at 6:02 PM Mar 22, 2018 at 6:02 PM Local Report Heavy mountain snow is expected tonight and through Friday night in Jackson County, the National Weather Service cautions in a winter storm warning issued Thursday afternoon. Snow levels are expected to drop to about 1,500 feet tonight (Thursday), meaning most of Ashland, at about 2,000-foot elevation, will be affected. Snow and showers will be fed b