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Donations pour in for Ashland murder victim's husband Thursday Jan 12, 2017 at 1:27 PM Jan 12, 2017 at 5:27 PM In less than a day, a crowdfunding campaign surpassed its $25,000 goal for the husband of an Ashland woman killed at the hands of their 12-year-old son. Nearly 230 people had donated $25,660 for Jim Holmes, husband of murder victim Pam Wolosz, according to a GoFundMe page as of Thursday evening. The campaign was organized by Holmes'
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America's easing embargoes on Cuba may mean a new musical mix Cuban artist Carlos Varela performing Cuban rhythms at the annual Peace and Love Festival in Sweden. Photo by Yordanka Almaguer Wednesday Jan 11, 2017 at 1:04 PM Jan 11, 2017 at 1:39 PM By Randy Lewis Los Angeles Times Cuba's Roberto Gomez had a single night free on his first trip to San Francisco, part of a short performance visit in his role as lead guitarist for singer-songwriter Ca
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Movie review: Just the facts approach spoils ‘Patriots Day’ Mark Wahlberg stars as Boston Police Detective Tommy Saunders in "Patriots Day." (CBS Films) Friday Jan 13, 2017 at 12:01 AM Al Alexander More Content Now When I saw “Patriots Day” last month, I was marginally impressed by its level of class and authenticity. Then I tuned into to see HBO’s “Marathon.” That was game, set and match as to which is the superior postmo
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Old Camp White building goes on historic register At the urging of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Building 200 of the former Camp White has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Photo courtesy of George Kramer Wednesday Jan 11, 2017 at 5:29 PM Jan 12, 2017 at 6:42 AM Greg Stiles Mail Tribune @GregMTBusiness WHITE CITY — The Camp White Station Hospital Administration Building is now listed on the National Register of
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Mt. Ashland posts record December Tuesday Jan 10, 2017 at 5:22 PM Jan 10, 2017 at 5:43 PM Tony Boom for the Mail Tribune Mt. Ashland Ski Area posted record monthly income in December, exceeding $1 million, while skier visits were up 41 percent compared with 2015, the association's board of directors learned Monday at its monthly meeting in Medford. “This December is destroying the records for this month,” said Treasurer Robert Hague
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Emergency services, Jan. 12 Thursday Jan 12, 2017 at 12:05 AM Felony arrests Burglary — Kaidyn John Weigert, 19, of the 2300 block of Falcon Street, White City. Jackson County sheriff's deputies arrested Weigert Monday on a felony charge of second-degree burglary, and on misdemeanor charges of second-degree theft and second-degree trespassing. He was booked in the Jackson County jail Monday and released Tuesday because of overcrowding. Drugs — Octavio Carra
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Energy chief: Bid to revive Nevada nuclear waste dump doomed Wednesday Jan 11, 2017 at 7:29 PM By Matthew Daly The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Any effort to revive the long-dormant nuclear waste dump at Nevada's Yucca Mountain is doomed to fail because the project lacks support from elected officials in the state, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said Wednesday. A 30-year fight over where to store the country's nuclear waste has convinced him that "a consent-based
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Letters to the Editor, Jan. 11 Wednesday Jan 11, 2017 at 12:01 AM An important lesson You know, I am with Trump on a few things. How can you denigrate Putin, when you are indebted to him? How can you condemn his interference and disruption of our democratic electoral system, when you fall all over yourself gushing with admiration at Putin’s strength and qualities of leadership, while trying to destroy the credence of the presiding U.S. president? Why would you bri
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Since You Asked: Most people neglected snow-shoveling duties Wednesday Jan 11, 2017 at 12:01 AM What is the responsibility of people or businesses to shovel snow off sidewalks? After this storm, lots of places did not clear the snow, and walks were slick. — Jon B., Medford Jon, we figure the city of Medford could have greatly augmented its budget if it had sent officers to hand out tickets to people who did not shovel their sidewalks after last week's snowpocalyps
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Paul W. Winterbottom Thursday Jan 12, 2017 at 2:00 AM November 5, 1964 - December 31, 2016 Paul W. Winterbottom passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 due to complications from a heart attack and subsequent heart surgery. He was born November 5, 1964 in Grants Pass, Oregon to Windell and Patricia Winterbottom. He graduated from Hidden Valley High School in 1982, played football and baseball at OIT, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in turf and landsca
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Camelot Theatre presents 'Spotlight on Billy Joel' David King-Gabriel portrays rock composer and singer Billy Joel at Camelot Theatre. Mail Tribune / Denise Baratta Wednesday Jan 11, 2017 at 1:22 PM Jan 11, 2017 at 1:39 PM Laurie Heuston Mail Tribune Camelot Theatre kicks off its 2016-17 season with "Spotlight on Billy Joel," a showcase of the pop and rock artist's songs performed by singer David King-Gabriel. It's a project that totally resonate
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Ashland seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat Tuesday Jan 10, 2017 at 6:00 PM Jan 10, 2017 at 6:00 PM By Julie Akins for the Mail Tribune Ashland City Council decided Monday to advertise for a replacement for Councilor Pam Marsh, who was sworn in as an Oregon state representative Monday, and appoint the new councilor Feb. 21. Ashland's city charter does not provide for a special election to fill a vacant elective office. According to City
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Trump's long-awaited news conference quickly turns combative Wednesday Jan 11, 2017 at 1:49 PM Jan 11, 2017 at 1:50 PM By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's raucous first news conference as president-elect bore little resemblance to the usually staid and choreographed sessions with the occupant of the Oval Office. It was a 58-minute display of how some of the old rules of journalism will be tested in the Trump
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Portland hit with foot of snow Motorists walk around their cars on a slippery Interstate 5 off-ramp headed into Portland Wednesday. A major snowstorm spread through Portland and parts of Washington state overnight, toppling trees, closing schools and cutting power to thousands. AP photo/Don Ryan Wednesday Jan 11, 2017 at 11:53 AM Jan 11, 2017 at 11:53 AM The Associated Press PORTLAND (AP) — The latest on severe winter weather in the Northw
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Delegation urges Trump to fund Hanford work Workers wearing protective clothing and footwear inspect a valve at the "C" tank farm on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation near Richland, Wash in 2014. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) Tuesday Jan 10, 2017 at 5:28 PM Jan 10, 2017 at 5:28 PM By Nicholas K. Geranios Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. — The entire congressional delegation from Washington is asking President-elect Donald Trump to make envir
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Railroad sues to force approval of track expansion Tuesday Jan 10, 2017 at 5:53 PM Jan 10, 2017 at 5:53 PM The Associated Press MOSIER — Union Pacific on Tuesday asked a federal judge to reject local rules that threaten to derail its plans to add a second main track along the Columbia River Gorge where a crude oil train derailed last June. The railroad filed the lawsuit in federal court in Portland against Wasco County and the Columbia Riv
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Environmental groups want work halted on dams Tuesday Jan 10, 2017 at 5:49 PM By Keith Ridler Associated Press BOISE, Idaho — Environmental groups are asking a federal court to halt 11 infrastructure projects on four lower Snake River dams in Washington state that could ultimately be removed if a pending review determines the dams need to come out to help salmon. The 45-page notice filed late Monday in Portland estimates the cost of the projects at $110 million. T
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On the edges: Nutrition in the grocery store Marion Nestle examines a pack of produce. To eat well, she advises, stick to the peripheral aisles of a supermarket. She guides shoppers aisle by aisle through the grocery store, instructing them on whether to buy organic, how to figure out how far your broccoli has traveled, and whether to buy local produce, and why it matters. (Los Angeles Times) Tuesday Jun 13, 2006 at 2:00 AM Feb 16, 2011 at 10:44
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Plaza building to get facelift Allan Sandler plans to give the historic Masonic Lodge in Ashland a facelift next spring. Photo by John Darling Monday Jan 9, 2017 at 4:37 PM Jan 9, 2017 at 4:37 PM John Darling for the Mail Tribune The historic Masonic Lodge building on Ashland Plaza is about to get a facelift that will provide 25 new dining seats on an outside balcony for Granite Taphouse, yet retain the 1879 structure’s antique look and&#x
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Brown talks budget at inauguration Oregon Gov. Kate Brown delivers her inaugural speech in the Capitol House chambers in Salem, Ore., Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. Brown was sworn in to complete the remaining two years of former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber's term. At left is Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney and at right is House Speaker Tina Kotek. (AP Photo/Don Ryan) Monday Jan 9, 2017 at 5:46 PM Jan 9, 2017 at 5:46 PM By ANDREW SELSKY Associated P