Bernadette E. Ontong
Bernadette E. O. is a Daily Tidings staff writer covering Southern Oregon community life across the Medford metro, including arts and culture, local events, outdoor recreation, and regional history. She also reports practical civic updates that affect day to day life, from weather advisories and local institutions to consumer and business developments. She previously worked at The Stranger.
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival Opens 91st Season in Ashland With Sold Out Shows
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) opened its 91st season on Friday, March 20, and people are arriving from far and wide, with several shows already sold out.

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Up to 10,000 Expected This Saturday in Medford as No Kings III Rally Protests War Powers and Military Escalation
‘No Kings III’ organizers, democratic advocacy group ORD2 Indivisible, confirmed that the planned route for this Saturday’s rally is along Biddle Road.

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Nearly 37 Million Pounds of Frozen Food Recalled in Oregon After Glass Contamination Is Reported
Portland-based Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is recalling nearly 37 million pounds of its frozen chicken products, such as fried rice, ramen, and dumplings, due to…

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Rogue Valley Prepares for a Rare Lower Elevation Snow Event as Forecast Calls for On and Off Snow Through Midweek
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm alert yesterday, predicting snow with multiple rounds of precipitation across the Rogue Valley, varying in depth…

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Mt. Ashland Opens Tomorrow With Limited Terrain as Snowfall Hits 70% Below Average
Despite 70% below-average snowfall, Mt. Ashland is gearing up to open on December 29, but with limited terrain.

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Oregon Braces for Powerful Winds Up to 60 mph as Christmas Storm System Moves In
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Wind Advisory for the Willamette Valley beginning at 7 am Wednesday, with squalls travelling up to 55 mph and 60mph across…

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Ashland Ice Rink Closed All 2025-2026 Season After Canopy Permit and Engineering Delays Derail Opening
Because of an uncompleted engineering analysis after operational issues experienced by the canopy manufacturer, unresolved permitting delays mean that the Ashland Rotary…

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Medford’s Winter Lights Festival Returns Tomorrow With Tree Lighting, Santa and Fireworks
Lights, music, treats, and festive fun for all ages will be op tap at Medford's 2025 Annual Winter Lights Festival tomorrow, Saturday, December 6.







