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Podcast: Quitting corporate America to follow a life dream By Danielle Craig for the Mail Tribune Updated: May 05, 2021 09:03 AM A A "Time is the most important thing in life. It’s not money, its not prestige. It’s not all these other things. Without time, there really is nothing." — Novell Loh In this episode, you'll meet professional ballroom dancer Novell Loh. Several years ago, Novell lost her mom. In the coming months, she had her own medical scare. She found herself asking the question, "I
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Rollover crash temporarily blocks both northbound lanes of I-5 near Phoenix By Ryan Pfeil Updated: May 05, 2021 08:10 AM A A A single-vehicle rollover crash temporarily blocked both northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Phoenix Wednesday morning, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. All lanes have since reopened. Drivers in the area should still expect delays and congestion and watch for emergency responders on the freeway shoulder. The crash, involving a Jeep, was reported at 7
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Podcast: The Literary Gardener - Natural amendments stimulate garden soil By Rhonda Nowak for the Mail Tribune Updated: May 05, 2021 08:47 AM A A Literary_Gardener.jpg Rhonda Nowak shares ideas from Nigel Palmer's book "The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments" (2020). Mail Tribune · Natural Amendments Stimulate Garden Soil and Gardening Practices Read Rhonda's garden columns and watch her videos at https://mailtribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden and read her blogs at www.literaryg
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Jackson County restaurants can resume indoor dining By Vickie Aldous Updated: May 04, 2021 05:59 PM A A State restrictions will loosen on Friday Indoor restaurant dining can resume in Jackson County and 14 other counties Friday because the number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 statewide is no longer jumping. Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday evening that the 15 counties that had been under extreme risk restrictions will get to move back to high risk restrictions Friday. Gyms and indoor e
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Talent council wrestles with housing affordability By Tony Boom Updated: May 04, 2021 04:49 PM A A 123rf.com Proposed changes to Talent city policy and zoning that could provide more housing have been carried over to the May 5 City Council meeting as the body works to determine whether an affordable unit could be required in what would be an 11-unit project. A developer is seeking an amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan that would allow changing land zoned for commercial use to high-densit
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Meeting of the minds By Joe Zavala Updated: May 04, 2021 06:24 PM A A A mortarboard and graduation scroll, tied with red ribbon, on a stack of old battered book with empty space to the left. Slightly undersaturated with vignette for vintage effect. Local superintendents to meet with OHA director, talk graduation Superintendents from across Jackson County will meet with the director of the Oregon Health Authority on Thursday to argue that graduation ceremonies should be regulated by the state’s R
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County could close off-trail Greenway areas during fire season By Vickie Aldous Updated: May 04, 2021 04:17 PM A A Andy Atkinson / Mail TribuneJackson County is proposing to close off-trail areas on county land along the Bear Creek Greenway during fire season. Trespassing could bring $250 fine Jackson County will likely close off-trail areas of county land along the Bear Creek Greenway during fire season to reduce fire danger there. People who wander into the closed areas or camp there could fac
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Ashland man arrested after firing stolen shotgun from rooftop By Nick Morgan Updated: May 04, 2021 04:05 PM A A Torrin Westlee Acker, 22, faces felony weapons, theft and weapon use charges accusing him of firing a sawed-off shotgun from his rooftop in Ashland city limits. Jackson County Jail booking photo. An Ashland man faces felony weapons charges after firing a stolen sawed-off shotgun from his rooftop. Torrin Westlee Acker, 22, of the 300 block of Bridge Street in Ashland, was arrested Monda
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That's My Take With Jake: Suspend Tom Wilson, Year of the Doge, & Transgender Student-Athletes By Jake Higgins Updated: May 04, 2021 04:18 PM A A On Monday night, the NHL was put on center stage after Washington Capitals player Tom Wilson received 10 minutes of penalties in a single period due to punching a player that was facedown on the ice and then throwing a player face-first into the ice. Jake gives his take on whether the NHL gave a proper punishment to Wilson who is a repeat offe
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New Children’s Book by Brooke DeBoer By Denise Ross Updated: May 04, 2021 05:43 PM A A New children’s book by Brooke DeBoer tells the story of chasing your dreams and realizing them. Based on the true story of Brooke and Derek’s life, this book will truly inspire old and young alike.
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State should allow large grad ceremonies By Mail Tribune Editorial Board May 06, 2021 12:00 AM A A Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday that she does not expect Oregon to return to extreme risk restrictions again, as more residents continue to get vaccinated every week. But even if Jackson County were to be sent back to extreme between now and early June, state health officials should allow local high schools to plan outdoor, socially distanced commencement ceremonies that can accommodate graduates and
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Drought management plan prioritizes TAP By Allayana Darrow Updated: May 05, 2021 03:35 PM A A On April 21, Emigrant Lake was 28% full, compared to 72% at the same time last year. Hyatt Lake and Howard Prairie Lake held less than half as much water compared to last year, at 21% and 10% respectively. (Photo by Andy Atkinson) ASHLAND — Facing severe reductions in access to Talent Irrigation District water this summer, officials recommend the city of Ashland supplement Reeder Reservoir with flows th
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JP The Dog Guy: Prince of Bell-Ashland By Jake Higgins Updated: May 05, 2021 05:00 AM A A JP The Dog Guy is in Ashland this week working with Lexi, Damon, and their dog Prince! JP is here to help Lexi and Damon establish their personal space, and to help Prince gain confidence to be less codependent. Prince also has had a problem with walks outside of the house so JP is here to work on that as well.
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Hazard tree logging should stop temporarily By Mail Tribune Editorial Board Updated: May 05, 2021 03:28 PM A A There is plenty to debate about salvage logging of burned trees after wildfires. The timber industry says it’s important to cut down and remove still-usable trees before they rot and become worthless for lumber, and then replant to replenish the forest for future generations. Environmentalists say cutting down burned trees does more harm than good, damaging fragile soils and making logg
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Nearly 2 million Oregonians have had at least one COVID-19 vaccination By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 05, 2021 04:16 PM A A Oregon is closing in on the 2 million mark for state residents who have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to Oregon Health Authority data. As of Wednesday, 1,331,526 Oregonians had received a full vaccine regimen, either both shots of Pfizer or Moderna, or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Another 553,940 people have received one dose of t
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JP The Dog Guy: Prince of Bell-Ashland Pt. 2 By Jake Higgins Updated: May 04, 2021 05:00 AM A A JP The Dog Guy is in Ashland this week working with Lexi, Damon, and their dog Prince! In part one, JP worked with Lexi and Damon on them establishing personal space with Prince. Now, he sits down with them to learn what other issues Prince is having.
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Podcast: Bake best pizza in cast iron By Sarah Lemon Updated: May 05, 2021 04:46 PM A A Cast iron skillets makes the "best ever" pizza, including a play on eggplant Parmesan, from the latest column by food writer Sarah Lemon. Mail Tribune · The Whole Dish Episode 153
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Blooming in recovery By Buffy Pollock Updated: May 05, 2021 11:46 AM A A 3 View all photos Recovering addicts host Mother’s Day event to help fund a food-truck business Jamie Lusch / Mail Tribune Evelynn Perkins, 3, helps her mom, Krystal Perkins, paint a glass garden flower Wednesday at their home in Medford With five “clean years” under their belts, Medford couple Krystal and Jason Perkins are hosting a Mother’s Day event to both celebrate their new lives and bring some beauty to mothers in So
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Canada authorizes Pfizer vaccine for age 12 and older By ROB GILLIES Associated Press Updated: May 05, 2021 12:11 PM A A In this Saturday, April 10, 2021 photo, a syringe is loaded with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Canada’s health regulator authorized the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and older. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO (AP) — Canadian health officials said Wednesday they have become th
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Ashland Emergency Food Bank donates $23,800 for fire relief By Mail Tribune staff Updated: May 05, 2021 01:50 PM A A Shelves are restocked at the Ashland Emergency Food Bank. (Mail Tribune / file photo) The Ashland Emergency Food Bank has donated $23,800 to help area residents directly impacted by the Almeda fire, according to a news release. The money, donated to local advocacy groups Rogue Climate and SO Health-E, are intended to provide food and support the Phoenix-Talent Fire Relief Center,