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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation  |  Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Jury awards damages to Rogue River couple that lived next to noisy dogs Public works staff get close encounter of the ring-tailed kind No status available on children injured in fatal crash on Butte Falls Highway Social media helped track down AmericanWest Bank robber, Medford police say Jackson County median home price hits $215,000 in first quarter Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Jury awards damages to Rogue River couple that lived next to noisy dogs Social media helped track down AmericanWest Bank robber, Medford police say U.S. Bank robbery suspect charged in Minute Market crime Under-floor heater caused Union Street fire in Ashland Emergency services Politics and Elections Arthur I. Cyr: Afghanistan progress is uneven but undeniable Jackson County Commissioners plan no tax on marijuana for one year Arthur I. Cyr: Iran – a crisis without end Arthur I. Cyr: South Korea represents long-term triumph – for them and for US Special election: Jackson County voters OK marijuana tax Education New SOU board hikes tuition 5 percent Southern Oregon Education Service District superintendent to retire in June Which comes first: The rocket or the egg? Medford School District one of most accident-prone in state Dianne Williamson: College admissions mania ill-advised Environment A sea-foam change Rogue Valley lions on their way to California Corps hopes to clear Lost Creek Lake of debris Beetles taking toll on Ashland pines Mt. Ashland Ski Area to host party March 28 State News Oregon lawmakers consider increasing highway speed limits State releases 94,000 emails from former first lady Cylvia Hayes Man accused of arson in Albany high school cafeteria fire Old airport carpet finds new fame Klamath Basin irrigators look at another dry year Nation - World Obituaries Gordon Geeseman Patricia Anne Johnson Patricia E. Rees Gary Dahl Death Notices Weather Photo Galleries Since You Asked Videos Web Cams Mail Tribune 100 Shareable Sports Latest Stories Late charge puts Putnam in Houston lead MLB won't punish Hamilton, to Angels' surprised Calipari, Kaminsky take top AP honors Djokovic outserves Isner to win semifinal After two practice rounds, Woods commits to Masters Varsity 541 College Sports Calipari, Kaminsky take top AP honors Moore hurls OSU past No. 7 UCLA Stanford tops Miami for NIT crown Calipari citing more numbers than 'one-and-done' Wisconsin family tree has deep coaching roots Pro Sports Late charge puts Putnam in Houston lead MLB won't punish Hamilton, to Angels' surprised Djokovic outserves Isner to win semifinal After two practice rounds, Woods commits to Masters Barnes' shot lifts Warriors over Suns Community Sports Business Latest Stories Jackson County median home price hits $215,000 in first quarter Blog: The Season for Cleaning Blog: Nothing succeeds like ... a good wine promotion Ride & Drive: 2015 Ram Laramie Longhorn 1500 Business briefs Real Estate News Jackson County median home price hits $215,000 in first quarter East McAndrews Road sees a resurgence in commercial projects Business briefs: March 7 New construction prices jump 18.2 percent in Jackson County People In Business People in Business, March 26, 2015 Transportation Rogue Disposal plans natural gas fueling site Alaska, United Express boost Medford airport to record February Agriculture Broth maker leaves San Diego for Medford Opinion Latest Our View: Local water supplies are not unlimited Letters to the Editor, April 3 Guest Opinion: Phoenix embraces Bee City USA designation Matthew T. Mangino: Prison deaths on the rise Arthur I. Cyr: Afghanistan progress is uneven but undeniable Editorials Our View: Local water supplies are not unlimited Our View: Cheers and Jeers Our View: The tangled web at Medford's Northgate Centre Our View: Lawmakers ending a small annoyance in the law Other Views: Sage grouse listing would be unfortunate Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, April 3 Letters to the Editor, April 2 Letters to the Editor, April1 Letters to the Editor, March 31 Letters to the Editor, March 30 Columns Guest Opinion: Phoenix embraces Bee City USA designation Matthew T. Mangino: Prison deaths on the rise George Will: The rough math facing Ted Cruz Republicans are on the wrong side of history Kathleen Parker: Religious freedom is a two-way street Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: Phoenix embraces Bee City USA designation Guest Opinion: Marijuana offers Oregon benefits, drawbacks Guest Opinion: How to end the influence of money in elections Guest Opinion: How schools teach U.S. history raises hackles Guest Opinion: Lifestyle Latest stories Health Watch: Work out like a pro athlete App Finder: Best baseball apps Ride & Drive: 2015 Ram Laramie Longhorn 1500 Religion briefs: Friday, April 3 Looking Up: Springtime Big Dipper leaps for joy Food Community blog: Light lemon souffles are an easy Easter treat Page H. Onorato: Leftover ham and eggs make for some yummy dishes after Easter The journey from inspiration to written recipe Tammy Kelly: Lighten up traditional Easter desserts Kitchen Call: Goat cheese recipes worth bleating over Home and Garden Carol Link: Pruning rose plants, step by step How often should you paint the outside of your house? Carol Link: It’s time to get into shape for spring yard work Dear Monty: Relocation brings pay raise and challenges Garden Cameos: Planning for a fragrant garden year round Health Health Watch: Work out like a pro athlete Brent St. Germain: Feeling the burn again HealthStyle: Normal anxiety or anxiety disorder? Community blog: How to Get Rid of a Tension Headache St. Mary's student helps others with diabetes Hiking Biking Faith Religion briefs: Friday, April 3 Religion briefs: Friday, March 27 Religion briefs Religion News: Presbyterian Church gives approval on same-sex marriage Religion briefs: Friday, March 13 Milestones and Achievements Haga-Parks Exercise helps special-needs kids adjust to airport procedures Engagement: Workman-Wright Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Here's Tempo's 5 picks for entertainment this week Live Music in Local Clubs A Country Cajun Revival comes to the Unitarian Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhibits by regional artists New exhibits open at Schneider Museum of Art Theater Auditions for youth musical set at Camelot Review: From past into present in OSF's 'Long Day's Journey' ‘A Dream of Red Pavilions’ at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Review: Education and its discontents Next Stage Repertory presents 'Educating Rita' at the Craterian Theater Music Elias String Quartet plays at Southern Oregon University Bluegrass band Siskiyou Summit plays Bell Fiore Winery Oregon Old-Time Fiddlers at the Ashland Community Center Live Music in Local Clubs A Country Cajun Revival comes to the Unitarian Community Events MailTribune.com rolls out new calendar Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Easter egg hunts are a long-standing tradition in the Rogue Valley Get Up & Go: Friday, April 3 Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhibits by regional artists Dining The Laughing Clam in Grants Pass offers seafood-heavy menu Standing Stone owners to open Medford brewpub and restaurant Restaurant Inspections: March 29 Basque-inspired cuisine at Eleven in Ashland Parsing the meaning behind wine medals and scores Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED   » Obits Blogs TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Special Sections Business Services NEWS NOW   Jury awards damages to Rogue River couple that lived next to noisy dogs       ...       No status available on children injured in fatal crash on Butte Falls Highway       ...       Social media helped track down AmericanWest Bank robber, Medford police say       ...       Jury awards damages to Rogue River couple that lived next to noisy dogs       ...       No status available on children injured in fatal crash on Butte Falls Highway       ...       Social media helped track down AmericanWest Bank robber, Medford police say       ...           Get Up & Go, April 2 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 2, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Apr. 2, 2015 at 12:01 AM »  Social News Thursday, April 2 Medford Market Day: The Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway. You'll find fresh flowers, seasonal fruits and vegetables, live plants, baked goods, crafts and gourmet foods. See www.rvgrowersmarket.com. Dominoes: Play Jamaican, Mexican train, Cuban or French dominoes games from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays in the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Call 541-535-7090 or see jcls.org. Bob Haworth: The singer, songwriter and guitarist of The Brothers Four and The Kingston Trio fame will play covers and originals from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. Poetry Reading: Poets Angela Howe Decker, Gary Lark, Amy MacLennan, Amy Miller, Pepper Trail, Patty Wixon and Vince Wixon will read their poetry at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com. Stamp Club Meeting: The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society will discuss plans for its upcoming stamp exhibition during its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the St. Mary's High School library, 816 Black Oak Drive, Medford. Call 541-770-1689. Tim & Myles Thompson: The guitar and fiddle duo from Nashville, Tenn., will play original acoustic rock, pop, jazz, Celtic and funk at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Tickets cost $25. Email [email protected] or call 541-488-3869.   Friday, April 3 Martin Gerschwitz: Keyboard player Martin Gerschwitz will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 3, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See www.roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315. Charles Guy & Linda Powers: The guitar and violin duo will perform songs and instrumentals with Latin rhythms and flamenco flair from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. 'Pride and Prejudice' Adaptation: As part of Randall Theatre Company's new "Staged Reading Series," Enso Theatre Ensemble will present a dynamic adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4, at 10 E. Third St., Medford. Tickets are a suggested donation at the door. See ensoensemble.weebly.com or call 541-632-3258. Family Film: The 2014 Disney film "Tinkerbell and the Legend of the NeverBeast," rated G, will be shown from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 3, at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. Call 541-826-3313 or see jcls.org.   Saturday, April 4 Pear Blossom Baby Contest: Registration for the 30th annual Pear Blossom Baby Contest begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, on the lower level in front of J.C. Penney at Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford. The contest starts at 9:30 a.m. Entry fee is $10. Entry forms are available at the J.C. Penney Portrait Studio. The contest is open to babies 5 months to 16 months. Categories are quickest smile, bluest eyes, prettiest hair and chubbiest. All entrants are eligible for Baby Bud and Baby Blossom titles. Winners ride in the Pear Blossom Parade on Saturday, April 11. Proceeds benefit the Family Nurturing Center. Call 541-292-6212. Arbor Day Celebration: Coyote Trails Nature Center will host the city of Medford's free Arbor Day celebration from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at U.S. Cellular Community Park, 2931 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. The event will also include a ribbon-cutting for Coyote Trails' new solar pavilion. Call 541-282-8577. Willamette Writers: Ashland Creek Press owner and author Midge Raymond will talk about her book "Everyday Book Marketing: Strategies for Promoting Your Book During Your Regularly Scheduled Life" from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 4, in Central Point City Hall Council Chambers, 140 S. Third St. Admission costs $10. Raymond will also present an interactive workshop on tailoring marketing basics to fit individual needs, writing author biographies and book cover copy from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The workshop costs $35. Register by sending an email to [email protected]. See www.willamettewriters.com/southernoregon for more information. Annual Rabbit Event: Northwest Nature Shop will hold its annual "The Rabbits Are Coming" event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at 154 Oak St., Ashland. The Jackson County 4-H Club Rogue Rabbit Raisers will exhibit a variety of rabbit breeds, and share knowledge of caring for rabbits and guinea pigs. Call 541-482-3241. FOTAS Volunteer Orientation: Friends of the Animal Shelter will hold a new volunteer orientation and discuss volunteer opportunities at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Jackson County Animal Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix. To reserve a seat, call 541-944-2021 or see fotas.org. Book Sale and Celebration: Check out the new deck at the A-frame bookstore and visit the book sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238. The first Friends of the Ruch Library meeting under the newly formed library district in Jackson County begins at 1 p.m., with festivities to follow. Call 541-899-7438 or see www.jcls.org. 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