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JCSO reminds public of boat safety as Memorial Day weekend arrives
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Memorial day marks the unofficial start of summer and as the weather warms up, people are heading out on local lakes and rivers. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the community of the importance of safety, particularly around water activities. JCSO...
Ashland City Council closer to tackling natural gas impacts on climate and health
Emission standards, carbon charges and franchise fees all options to manage gas use. Climate change again occupied the minds of the Ashland City Council and local residents at Tuesday night’s council meeting, leading to unanimous approval for city staff to begin preparing language for three paths forward to advance the transition from natural gas to electricity in home heating and other appliances.
Ashland steps closer to a new city water treatment plant
The City of Ashland's water treatment once consisted of a screen over a water intake from Ashland Creek. Water and modern regulations require a bit more these days, and the city has been working for more than a decade toward getting its water treatment plant out of narrow, slide-prone Ashland Creek Canyon.
Cascade Christian High School hosts event for Sparrow Evelyn
MEDFORD, Ore. -- The Medford Fire District used one of their trucks to give Evelyn -- a Sparrow who is battling cancer -- a proper send-off. Evelyn -- who became part of Sparrow Clubs due to her battle with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma -- is from Central Point. Her father is a firefighter in Shady Cove, which led Jackson County Fire District #4 to send an fire engine with six people.
JPR seeks Jefferson Exchange Producer
JPR is seeking a full time Jefferson Exchange Producer. The position works within JPR's news department and produces JPR's public affairs program, the Jefferson Exchange. The Jefferson Exchange Producer is responsible for overall editorial planning, scheduling guests and providing background material on guests to the host. The position identifies newsworthy topics of public interest, and facilitates interviews with newsmakers and civic leaders. The Jefferson Exchange Producer performs all work consistent with established JPR newsroom journalistic standards and practices. The producer is also responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of other producers, including volunteers and SOU students, who assist in the Jefferson Exchange's production.
Relocations: A long overdue reckoning with the horror of Indian boarding schools
‘Kill the Indian in him, and save the man’ described a shameful American policy; it’s time for truth and healing. One of the ways that U.S. Quakers take our commitments to peace and justice into the public forum is through the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Founded in 1943 and headquartered in Washington, FCNL lobbies Congress directly and through a grassroots network of Quaker congregations and advocacy teams. Each year it hosts a three-day Spring Lobby Weekend, during which the roughly 400 young adults who attend learn about lobbying and a particular piece of legislation for which they then advocate at the offices of their members of Congress.
“What it means to belong” presentation about identity comes to Ashland tomorrow
ASHLAND, Ore– The Ashland Sunrise Project is hosting, “What it means to belong,” the second presentation of its speaker series. During the event local community activists and artists will speak with the Oregon Remembrance Project, sharing their views and experiences within Ashland. Speakers will consist of:. Community...
Scout Troop 7 presents placard for Southern Oregon Medal of Honor recipient
MEDFORD, Ore. – With Memorial Day weekend kicking off, groups are out all over the valley to honor those who have paid the ultimate price. At Memory Gardens Memorial Park in Medford, Scout Troop 7 held a special ceremony to honor one particular veteran. Frank High was deployed to...
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office rescues stranded boater on Rogue River
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. – An 81-year-old man is safe after being stranded on the Rogue River. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, around 2 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, a man’s boat became disabled on the Rogue River just below Evans Creek. After making sure he was...
Rogue World Music Festival performance packs Lithia Park
ASHLAND, Ore. – The air was filled with sounds from all around the world today as Rogue World Music Festival hosted its largest show at the Lithia Park bandshell. Music from Hawaii, Zimbabwe, Trinidad and Tobago, and many more played for the crowd strewn across the park lawn. This...
Fri 9:40|Dream of Gold comes true for 'T-Rex'
As part of its Wednesdays at the movies series featuring curated films, the Ashland International Film Festival is presenting, T-Rex. It's a 2015 documentary film about Claressa Shields, a 17-year old from Flint, Michigan who dreamed of being the first woman in history to win a gold medal in Olympic boxing.
“What it means to belong” presentation about identity comes to Ashland tomorrow
The Ashland Sunrise Project is hosting, “What it means to belong,” the second presentation of its speaker series. “What it means to belong” presentation about identity comes to Ashland tomorrow. The Ashland Sunrise Project is hosting, “What it means to belong,” the second presentation of its speaker...
Ashland looking for artist for Lithia Park crosswalk design project
The crosswalk art project is a part of Ashland's larger downtown beautification effort. Ashland searching for artists to decorate Lithia Park crosswalk. Lithia Park has been called “Ashland’s Natural Treasure” – and the city is looking to celebrate that with an art piece on the crosswalk leading into the park.
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