Latest from Vickie Aldous

  1. Archive

    Public art approved for Plaza

    The Ashland City Council has approved a public art mosaic as part of a major downtown Plaza reconstruction, despite concerns from some that the design is too…

  2. Archive

    Author offers good tips for busy writers

    You don't have to quit your job, put off having children or wait until retirement to be a writer, according to Ashland author, editor and writing instructor Midge…

  3. Archive

    Did King Solomon influence Buddha?

    Was Buddha influenced in the development of his spiritual philosophy by the writings of the ancient Jewish ruler King Solomon?

  4. Business & Economy

    Polaris Industries acquires stake in Brammo Inc

    Minnesota-based off-road and powersports vehicle maker Polaris Industries has acquired a stake in electric motorcycle developer and manufacturer Brammo Inc.

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    Eat Local Week

    Eat up, Ashlanders. The greater Rogue Valley produces a treasure trove of good food, a bounty of produce, seafood and meat, dairy products, grains, beans, and even…

  6. Environment

    Verde Village offers shades of green

    Homes in the Verde Village subdivision will be environmentally friendly from the ground on which they sit to their roofs, according to the team that designed the…

  7. Environment

    City Council approves ‘green’ subdivision

    The Ashland City Council approved a subdivision that the Oregon Department of Energy has identified as a state-wide model for environmentally friendly housing.

  8. News

    City hands over TV

    The Ashland Fiber Network's cable television service is officially in the hands of a private company.