Running into stateBusy weekend: Mazama, Henley, KU all making bids for state Oct 29, 2009
In probably both the boys and girls races, Crater and Ashland are favored, KU coach Rob Coffman says. We will be looking to qualify as many individuals as we can, he adds, a sentiment echoed by Mazama s Randy Bailey. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
OSAA approves hybrid leagues for sports Oct 28, 2009
Mulkey was pleased that Marshfield was in the Midwestern Hybrid, and not in the Southern Oregon hybrid with Roseburg, Grants Pass, South Medford, North Medford, Crater, Ashland and Eagle Point, as had been proposed early in the reclassification process. I feel really good about that, Mulkey said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Want to save $400 million for Oregon schools? (18) Oct 25, 2009
Jackson County has eight school districts in a 20-mile radius Ashland, Phoenix-Talent, Medford, Central Point, Rogue River, Eagle Point, Butte Falls and Prospect plus the little elementary school up on the Greensprings. Lane and Douglas counties each has 15 school districts and on and on and on over the entire state. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
UPDATED: Henley tops North Valley in footballAlso: Klamath Union tops Eagle Point; Mazama falls to Ashland Oct 24, 2009
Also: Klamath Union tops Eagle Point; Mazama falls to Ashland ... Across town, Mazama took a 21-0 first quarter lead before falling to Ashland, 29-21, at Viking Field Friday night. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Visit Ashland, Oregon Oct 23, 2009
Surrounded by mountains which hosts four distinct seasons, Ashland is known for its wine, theater, film and friendliness. Shakespeare made Ashland famous, but the quaint town in southern Oregon has gone a long way to make sure the reputation it s built for itself for the last 80 years as a hospitable, friendly, family-oriented community has remained intact ... A quant town of about 21,000 people, Ashland is surrounded by mountains and offers a plethora of outdoor activity including golf,... (Suite101.com)
Traditional FWL powers meet Friday Oct 23, 2009
The Pirates have had success on the road, with wins over Ashland and Grants Pass and a close loss to a talented Jefferson team in Portland. After last week s win over North Eugene, coach Justin Ainsworth talked about the importance of the Pirates being consistent. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cross Country Recap: Tigers run to titles Oct 21, 2009
Gold Beach s Sydney Snook finished seventh in the State of Jefferson Invitational at Ashland on Saturday ... Ashland s Wilder Schaaf won the boys race in 16:02 and Gold Beach s Miles Bernadett-Peters finished 32nd in 18:20. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tracking crime data Oct 18, 2009
Klamath Falls violent crime rate ranked 10th statewide, that study shows, which ranks the city ahead of Bend and Ashland. Reporting. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Friday's Statewide Football Scores Oct 18, 2009
Adna 34, Mossyrock 14. Almira/Coulee-Hartline 36, Valley Christian 24. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ashland mayor wants ban on nudity near schools Oct 17, 2009
ASHLAND (AP) Ashland Mayor John Stromberg says hes changed his mind about banning nudity near schools in the southern Oregon city, after several reports of a vacationer walking naked near school grounds ... However, he said in an e-mail Wednesday to city and school staff and The Ashland Daily Tidings newspaper that hes changed his position because a man recently came to Ashland, saying he wanted to be naked near its schools ... Dating back to at least Oct. 8, the man has been spotted... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Former Ashland editor indicted on theft charges Oct 17, 2009
A former editor of The Ashland Daily Tidings has been indicted on 23 felony theft and forgery counts, stemming from a string of failed businesses downtown, authorities said Friday ... after quitting the Salem school, returned to Oregon in 2003 and became editor of the Ashland paper ... For much of last year, Ashland police investigated the Bolsingers concerning a string of failed downtown businesses, including Lithia Stationery, Pipon s restaurant, The Siskiyou Pub and The Main Source copy shop.... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Yet another high school shuffle Oct 14, 2009
The caveat for the new-look Skyline Conference is that Ashland has appealed to play down and join the league, rather than be a member of a new, Class 6A-5A hybrid league that is, in essence, the old Southern Oregon Conference. Ashland athletic director Karl Kemper has requested that Eagle Point, too, be placed in the Skyline Conference ... Under the new proposal, Ashland and Eagle Point would be in a league with Crater (1,498), Grants Pass (1,789), North Medford (1,665), Roseburg (1,806) and... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
US, Russia share notes on defunct Oregon charity Oct 12, 2009
Pete Seda, who founded the Ashland charity 10 years ago, is charged with conspiracy and tax fraud, accused of diverting money overseas for foreign Islamic fighters. His attorneys say prosecutors had no business giving the Russians the data. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Hiring a little-people person Oct 11, 2009
Photo 1 of 1 COOS BAY Ashland s loss was Coos Bay s gain, when Christine McCollom accepted the principal job at Bunker Hill Elementary School ... She found herself without a job in Ashland due to the state s school budget crunch ... Before moving to Ashland, McCollom taught elementary school classes for 10 years in Salem. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Friday's Scores Oct 10, 2009
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Pirates open league play at home Oct 8, 2009
Thurston plays at Willamette, which beat Ashland but lost to South Eugene, North Medford, Klamath Union and South Albany in the preseason to finish 1-4. Springfield (2-3) opened league play two weeks ago with a win over North Eugene (2-2). (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Odd news: Residents spot bear near Ashland's Lithia ParkOfficials ask people to secure garbage and pet food Oct 8, 2009
Odd news: Residents spot bear near Ashland's Lithia Park ... Wednesday, October 7, 2009 11:32 PM PDT ASHLAND, Ore ... (AP) Residents in Ashland say they've seen a bear rummaging through trash cans a block away from the city's Lithia Park. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A fresher fish Oct 4, 2009
Customers can purchase the wild, line-caught fish at Ashland Food Co-op and the Hillcrest Growers and Craft Market in Medford. Longton said the project is testing the waters in the Rogue region first, and then he will look at the possibility of making the product available in Coos County. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mazama soccer prevails, 3-2Rally foiled: Mazama beats Crater for a league victory Oct 4, 2009
Mazama s biggest offensive issue in its SSC-opening loss to Ashland, Ruelas said, was with its short passes. Even playing against the wind in the first half Saturday, the Viks used the long ball to their advantage. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Football Recap: Pirates lose in Portland Oct 4, 2009
Ainsworth pointed out that on a positive note, the Pirates won tough road games at Ashland and Grants Pass and did a lot to get ready for the league opener. Pirate quarterback Kyle Tedder had two touchdown passes to Ryan Scoville and another to Joey Morgan. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Pels down VikingsCrosstown rivalry: Klamath Union defeats Mazama, 3-1, in league play Oct 2, 2009
KU, meanwhile, rebounded from a three-game loss at Ashland. The first two games were quite similar. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Paul Jasinowski Named Semifinalist for National Football Foundation William V. Campbell Trophy Oct 2, 2009
School - Nominee Ashland (Ohio) - Nick Bellanco Chadron State (Neb. - Brandon Harrington East Stroudsburg (Pa. (Brownbears.com)
Homeless camps probably dont justify any harsh actionsBut officials should look for ways to reassure people using the trails Oct 1, 2009
I second Flabbergasted wrote on Sep 30, 2009 6:51 PM:" The last thing we need is to go soft on an element of society that we don't care for. There is a lot of places in this world where people can choose to live like this. The beauty of this country is that the majority of people choose how things are going to work. in this case, the majority have already spoken loud and clear. We don't want bums in town!!! Never have, never will. They can go get their help and hand outs elsewhere. I am... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Cage fights degrading; people should be outraged Sep 30, 2009
g wrote on Sep 26, 2009 7:55 AM:" jane you write about how each generation seeks deeper into the muck but you compare us to one of the oldest generations we know about? So is it fair to say nothing has changed? MMA is entertaining I have not heard of any deaths from it unlike boxing (which is entertaining also) I agree with the if you don't like it don't buy a ticket If there is not enough support they would not keep coming back. Let me guess wow did you move to Ashland where there is so much... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Costs & Cuts: Tight budgets challenge Basin schools, athletes (445) Sep 30, 2009
If ourselves and Mazama go into the Skyline, then we can play non-league (against) Ashland, Crater and Eagle Point, so they re close trips for us. We may make one long trip a year, but I think that s going to help with transportation quite a bit. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
OIT students welcome, but shouldnt they get a bit more? Sep 30, 2009
Former Student wrote on Sep 28, 2009 9:45 PM:" I think because it is tucked away on the hill the school is more isolated. In Ashland there are students everywhere because the school is in the heart of the town. They are walking, riding bikes, mulling around the shops and very visible. In Klamath, the students are not. ". KS wrote on Sep 28, 2009 8:54 PM:" This is a sad town. PERIOD! You would think that a small town would be the first ones to give a HUGE welcome to such a great school, but we... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Fish sold directly to growers market customers Sep 26, 2009
Customers can purchase the wild, line-caught fish at Ashland Food Co-op and the Hillcrest Growers and Craft Market in Medford. Feasability studies indicated that the Rogue Valley, with its awareness of "sustainability" and support for locally produced foods, would be an ideal location for POORT to launch a yearlong pilot project, said Leesa Cobb, executive director of the organization. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Colgate Country Showdown: The next level Sep 26, 2009
He s had a busy week, moving into his dorm in Ashland on Wednesday and then returning Thursday for tonight s showdown. He ll perform two originals, both of which he used at the fair Put Your Hands Together and She s Not Worth It. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Democrat to run for County Commission seat Sep 25, 2009
Austin wrote on Sep 24, 2009 4:51 PM:" Ha: Connections, don't you hate it when things like that backfire on you. Too Funny.Back on course however, Kirk is not a person you want for County Commissioner. He has proven it time and time again in his postings and letters to the editor. I do believe that one poster stated that he would be better suited in Ashland or Eugene, I agree. Not here in Klamath Falls.Oh yea, I didn't spell check so feel free to bash my words. Good Day. ". LMAO wrote on Sep 24,... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Volleyball event not just a gamePlay for the Cure: Five-game special event played for cancer awareness Sep 24, 2009
They lost to Ashland and beat Eagle Point again this year, but they defeated Yreka, 13-0, at home last week behind two Johnny Cullen touchdown passes and a defense that allowed just 171 yards. Henley s defense also recovered three fumbles against the Miners, and it picked off four passes against Eagle Point. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Ashland blaze contained; line built around fire in MedfordWinds expected to ease this afternoon Sep 23, 2009
Ashland blaze contained; line built around fire in Medford ... (AP) A 150-acre fire that burned a home in Ashland has been contained, and firefighters have completed a line around the 630-acre fire in Medford's east hills ... Besides the house, a handful of outbuildings burned in Ashland on Monday. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Jackie O's half brother pleads not guilty in kid-porn case Sep 23, 2009
Dressed casually in a blue blazer, polo shirt and slacks, the 62-year-old Ashland, Ore. resident appeared Tuesday in Jackson County Circuit Court. (Florida Today)
Mazama soccer routs Illinois Valley, 10-1Four scores: Mazamas Darwin Partida puts home four goals in win Sep 23, 2009
Mazama now is idle until next Tuesday, when it hosts Ashland to begin Southern Sky Conference action. Reader Comments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Shirley Parker HessMay 14, 1917-Aug. 31, 2009 Sep 23, 2009
For over the last 50 years Shirley contributed a little money each month to St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Mont. Memorials may be sent there in care of St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, Mont. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
2nd fire in southwestern Ore. threatens 300 homes Sep 22, 2009
A wind-driven grass fire on the outskirts of Ashland was settling down by late afternoon, after burning about 100 acres and one house ... Medford is about 13 miles northwest of Ashland ... The Ashland fire started in grass on the south side of town. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Residents evacuated by Ore. fire begin going home Sep 22, 2009
Meanwhile, Oregon Department of Forestry spokesman Lou Gugliotta says the winds have died down at a 100-acre grass fire in nearby Ashland, where officials recommended that residents of some 100 homes evacuate. That blaze destroyed one house. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Tuesday, Sept. 22, Varsity Scoreboard Sep 22, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009. SPARTANBURG, S.C. The top 25 teams in the preseason Coaches Football Championship Subdivision poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Sept. 20 and previous ranking. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Governor invokes emergency act to help fight Ashland fireBellview Elementary School, homes evaucated Sep 22, 2009
Governor invokes emergency act to help fight Ashland fire ... Monday, September 21, 2009 3:36 PM PDT ASHLAND, Ore ... (AP) The governor has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to get more urban fire engines and crews to Ashland to help battle a wind-driven wildfire on the outskirts of town. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
UPDATED: Wildfire threatens Ashland homesEvacuations are under way Sep 22, 2009
UPDATED: Wildfire threatens Ashland homes ... Monday, September 21, 2009 3:24 PM PDT Updated 3:22 p.m.: ASHLAND, Ore ... (AP) Residents on the outskirts of Ashland evacuated their homes Monday after strong winds quickly pushed a fire through grass, brush and trees. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Wildfires threaten homes in Medford and AshlandAs of Monday night, Deer Ridge fire in Medford burns 600 acres Sep 22, 2009
Wildfires threaten homes in Medford and Ashland ... One home burned in Ashland ... Winds died down late Monday at the 100-acre Siskiyou fire in Ashland, where officials earlier recommended that residents of 100 homes evacuate, said Oregon Department of Forestry spokesman Lou Gugliotta. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
New fire in Medford as Ashland fire stabilizesBlaze starts at foot of Roxy Ann mountain, threatens homes Sep 22, 2009
New fire in Medford as Ashland fire stabilizes ... Monday, September 21, 2009 4:54 PM PDT ASHLAND, Ore ... (AP) Some of the firefighters battling a wildfire on the outskirts of Ashland have been sent to fight a new fire threatening homes on the outskirts of Medford. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Football Recap: Pirates win at Ashland Sep 20, 2009
The Pirates defense kept Ashland out of the end zone until the final two seconds of the game, when the Grizzlies scored on a Hail Mary pass. The defense held Ashland to 40 yards rushing on 22 attempts. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bel Tramonto restaurant closes Sep 19, 2009
missed already wrote on Sep 18, 2009 1:09 PM:" First of all, Bel Tramonto isn't even in the same CLASS as the "Italian" restaurants in town. No offense meant, it's just the truth. No $10 spaghetti dinners with garlic bread there. We LOVE Bel. We tried to eat there as much as we could afford (every other month or so) and always ran our bill up past $100. Worth every cent. We'd rather pay more for quality, service, and...TASTE than go out for a bunch of cheap dinners elsewhere where we feel ill... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Pres aura beckons runner Sep 19, 2009
It would be a sensible choice for most runners, except that Tanner, who is 18 years old, lives in Ashland, Kentucky. I knew the only race I wanted to be in was this race, Tanner said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Pirates set for first test on road Sep 18, 2009
The Pirates travel to Ashland after losing at home to Marist last week ... I think we ve got the kids attention with Ashland, he said, adding that nobody around the program could remember the last time the Pirates won on Ashland s field ... For whatever reason, we play really well against Ashland at home, and we go down there, and they play really well at home, he said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bradbury makes it official: Kitzhaber will have competition Sep 18, 2009
06:42 PM PDT on Thursday, September 17, 2009. By RANDY NEVES for Kgw. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Bradbury entering Oregon governor race Sep 17, 2009
Following the announcement, Bradbury has scheduled campaign events in Salem, Eugene, Medford, Ashland and Bend, Wright said. It s safe to say he wouldn t be going to six cities if he wasn t formally announcing his candidacy, Wright said Wednesday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Marist runs past Pirates Sep 13, 2009
Marshfield is on the road the next three weeks, starting with a game at Ashland. The Pirates then travel to Grants Pass and Jefferson of Portland. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Around Oregon Idaho Sep 13, 2009
ASHLAND (AP) The Siskiyou County sheriff s office says nearly 40,000 marijuana plants have been pulled from the Rainbow Ridge area near Lake Siskiyou but four suspected growers spotted in the woods escaped arrest. The sheriff s office said Friday that eight gardens were found scattered throughout the brush and timber in a roughly one-square-mile area that was steep and inaccessible. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
First time jobless claims dropped Sep 12, 2009
First-time claims peaked late last year at more than 21,000 in one week a number comparable to the number of people living in Forest Grove or Ashland. Even now, its still nearly twice as high as in similar periods of 2006 and 2007, during decidedly better economic times. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Oregon first-time jobless claims dip below 10K Sep 12, 2009
First-time claims peaked late last year at more than 21,000 in one week, or about as many people as live in Forest Grove or Ashland. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Prep football scores 9-11-09 Sep 12, 2009
Phoenix 22, Ashland 21. Powers 38, Days Creek 26. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Ashland, Ore., existing home sales still down Sep 8, 2009
- Home sales in what had been one of the strongest real estate markets in Oregon are lagging as buyers snap up distressed properties instead of more upscale homes in Ashland. Existing home sales in Ashland fell 5 ... Information from: The Ashland Daily Tidings, http://www. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Who would you like to see run for governor of Oregon? Sep 7, 2009
Cloudbase Dave wrote on Sep 6, 2009 8:34 AM:" Unfortunately the cities of Portland, Salem, Eugene, Ashland will vote K-1 (Kitzhauber) back in office in 2010. That is a fact of life so deal with it the best way you can. I will vote for Mr. Allan Allley. WHY? Because he has a viable economic game plan of recruiting new high tech businesses here, retaining the ones still here and expansion of more job producing businesses. Yes he's NEVER HELD A POLITICAL OFFICE! He's a small high tech businessman... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Obituaries in the news Sep 7, 2009
Search Local Business Listings. 9/6/2009, 4:38 p.m. PDT. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Shakespeare-free in Ashland Sep 7, 2009
More to Ashland than Shakespeare. Article:More to Ashland than Shakespeare:/c/a/2009/09/04/TRVG19G00R.DTL Article:More to Ashland than Shakespeare:/c/a/2009/09/04/TRVG19G00R.DTL advertisement ... More to Ashland than Shakespeare. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Friday's Statewide Football Scores Sep 6, 2009
Ashland 22, Henley 14. Astoria 38, Cascade 13. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Coaches excited about Civil War Sep 5, 2009
Marshfield, meanwhile, plays four playoff teams from a year ago and traditional Class 5A power Ashland. The Pirates host Marist next week, then visit Ashland, Grants Pass and Jefferson, the final game a rematch from last year s playoffs. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ashland graduate wins Netflix contest Sep 5, 2009
(AP) -- A short film written by a 2000 Ashland High School graduate has won a national contest sponsored by Netflix ... Doty told The Ashland Daily Tidings he hopes to shoot the film in the southern Oregon city. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Private citizens need to protect themselves Sep 5, 2009
I didn t get to the theater too many times this summer. There is a great irony about the rapid developing communications technology -- it removes people from each other physically, but is putting them in touch constantly. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Small Business Strategies Sep 4, 2009
My group used a well-established outfitter (Noah's from Ashland, Ore. and we had a terrific guide, Matt, who was very experienced navigating the river. (USA Today -- Money)
At the Linkville ... La Bete Sep 2, 2009
When Barbara DiIaconi first saw a performance of La Bete in Ashland, she started crying while applause from a standing ovation thundered around her. I was crying so hard I couldn t stand up, DiIaconi said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Local Briefs Aug 30, 2009
Playing as advertised -- a two-time defending national champion and the NAIA's No. 1-ranked volleyball team to open this season -- Fresno Pacific swept two opponents Friday at the Raider Classic in Ashland, Ore. The Sunbirds required only 61 minutes to level Oregon Tech 25-8, 25-16, 25-15 early in the day before starting fast and defeating host Southern Oregon 25-19, 25-17, 25-19 in a night match. (Fresno Bee)
Afternoon report-- Soldiers killed not from Klamath Falls-- Teen arrested in Mills Addition fire-- Midge Madness winners: On Saturday's A1 Aug 29, 2009
Sea wrote on Aug 28, 2009 8:35 PM:" Here's one for you all.. Ashland is holding closed door sessions to discuss it's nudity "problems" and yet here is an add for BRAS AND PANTIES with overly thin models to show em off. Trying to decide if the prudish attitude is more due to weigh and body shape or what. I don't think men would complain is a "model" type was walking around the neighborhood naked but there would be phone calls up the wazoo is it were a heavier set "broad". Of course as a female I... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Oregon Guard says two soldiers killed in Iraq Aug 29, 2009
The brigade headquarters are in Tigard, and battalions within the unit are based in Clackamas, Portland, Forest Grove, Springfield, Ashland and Bend. Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
