Ashland OR News, January 8th, 2014

By Andy Harris

Welcome to our weekly blog feature – the Ashland OR news round-up! Simply read the short tidbits of information for a quick review of what’s happening in town, or click on the links for access to the full articles.

Ashland Mayor John Stromberg delivered his annual State of the City address yesterday. His message about Ashland covers a variety of local topics and issues, and is a recommended read. LINK*

2013 is now in the past, but you can still review our many blog articles via our year in review post. It includes articles about nature, poetry and art, music, theater, wineries, local businesses and more. LINK

2014 is now the present, and with it, winter. We provide 5 ideas of how to enjoy the winter here in Ashland. LINK

When contemplating ideas of what to do in Ashland in any given week, your go to should always be our “What to Do in Ashland OR this Week” blog post. Here is this week’s unusually varied list. LINK

The Daily Tidings provides an update on the real estate market prices in both Jackson County and Ashland. Prices increased in Ashland in 2013 as compared to 2012, but are still well off the highs from 2005. LINK*

Birding has become an extremely popular outdoor activity, and a number of Ashlanders took part in the 113th edition of the national Christmas Bird Count. LINK*

The Mail Tribune reviews the Camelot Theatre’s upcoming show “Spotlight on Loretta Lynn”, who was dubbed the “first lady of country music”. LINK*

*Daily Tidings and Mail Tribune articles allow 3 article views/month, all views beyond that require a paid subscription.

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