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Howard Prairie Campground opens for the season Friday
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Howard Prairie Lake is debuting a new marina just in time for the summer season, plus campers can head out Friday to get a jump start on the weekend. According to the Jackson County Parks, the camping areas open on Friday. While the boat ramp opened last week, in a facebook post, the parks department says the water in the lake is still rising.
More than 120 turn out for Jackson County animal shelter community forum
Organizers speak out against county proposal for animal service district to build new shelter, say there are other options to explore. A community forum Tuesday regarding the Jackson County animal shelter touched on everything from the facility’s history and a review of the past year’s events, to discussion of shelters elsewhere and criticism of county officials’ proposed animal service district.
Ashland church hosts screening of movie examining Christian nationalism
One of the hot phrases of the moment is "Christian Nationalism," generally attached to the belief that the United States was founded as a Christian country, and meant to stay that way. People who are non- or barely-Christian have cause to disagree, and the disagreements are frequent and frequently heated.
Rogue Elk Park cutting back water usage temporarily
TRAIL, Ore. – Water is availability at Rogue Elk Park will be limited this summer following upgrades to the well over potable water concerns. According to the Jackson County Parks Department, the well was recently upgraded to state standards and drilled to a depth of nearly 500 feet. The changes were made following a consultation with the Oregon Health Authority after water quality concerns arose.
Sensory-friendly hair salon in Medford caters to children with disabilities
MEDFORD, Ore. – Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids in Medford has car-shaped seats, a wall of styles to choose from, different colored capes and post-cut balloons – but there’s one thing that sets it apart from other salons for children. Cookie Cutters specializes in sensory-friendly haircuts for...
‘The Initiation’ debuts at the Oregon Fringe Festival on Saturday
The performance collective Songbird & Starling to perform its first interactive workshop. Community members will gather Saturday morning at the Oregon Fringe Festival to experience and participate in a new workshop titled “The Initiation.”. Songbird & Starling, an Ashland-based performance collective, created the immersive theatrical experience. Participants, according to...
Repertory Singers announce 2024-25 concerts
The current season closes with group’s new works festival May 11-12 Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, in preparation for their last concert of the current season this May, recently announced the details of their 2024-25 series at a reveal party for donors. The 2023-24 finale is the James M. Collier...
Celebrating the first-generation college students
If you grow up poor or in a minority/underserved community, your chances of attending college are slimmer than for the general population. Which is why many campuses have federal TRiO Student Support Services programs, geared to help people enroll in college and work up to graduation. The program helped Ricki...
Use Your Gift Foundation Founder Sandy Ficca on Upcoming Fundraiser Concert
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Use Your Gift Foundation is holding a fundraiser to support getting local kids into music who don’t have the resources to get started. Founder of the Use Your Gift, Sandy Ficca, joined Sunrise this morning to talk about the event with anchor Natalie Sirna.
Dancing With The Rogue Valley Stars Sneak Peak: Jessica Ayres and Galeno Navarro
MEDFORD, Ore. -- Sparrow Clubs' annual Dancing With the Rogue Valley Stars Program is a little over a week away!. NewsWatch 12 has the exclusive inside look into the teams dancing this year. The annual fundraiser brings money to Sparrow Clubs, a local nonprofit. Sparrow Clubs empowers children to help local children who are facing serious medical conditions.
Ask Strider: He’s got (fan) mail!
Some nice words from readers, some snarky comments on that CIA column, and one question a dog can’t answer on his own. Congratulations on finding a forever home! You deserve one, as do all creatures. Welcome to Ashland, Oregon, and Ashland.news!. — Debra W. Dear Debra:. Thank you so...
Local winery puts sustainability first
JACKSONVILLE, ORE. — Even though Earth Day has passed, it’s still important we all take care of our planet. Cowhorn Vineyard and Garden in Jacksonville is on the intersection of biodiversity and regeneration. Since 2005, the 117-acre vineyard has embraced the surrounding ecosystem and how each element interacts,...
Rogue Valley theatres warn of third-party sellers as night life returns to normalcy
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – A Friday night in the Rogue Valley often means dinner and a show for theatre-goers in Southern Oregon. While local theatres are returning to a sense of normalcy in a post-pandemic world, they warn patrons about third-party vendors. “We do get a lot of third-party...
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