RECREATION… We would like to take a moment and wish you a wonderful holiday season! Please keep us in mind in the New Year for fitness and opportunities to expand your mind. Watch for the 2022 WinterSpring PlayGuide, slated to hit your mailbox the first week of January. You may…
Read More »It’s that time of year where the wind is turning chillier, the air is damper, and colds and flus begin to descend upon us. The first answer to cold and flu season is a good offense: Restful sleep, nutritious food, plenty of clean water, deep breathing, stress management, and good…
Read More »Since 2017, Escape Ashland has been offering one-of-a-kind escape experiences with two that pay homage to Ashland’s cultural and historical heritage. Since that time, Escape Ashland has amassed a loyal following of players of all ages and experience levels from Southern Oregon and beyond. In today’s interview, I speak with…
Read More »Here at The Story we have a heart and mission to reach and love those in our community who could use a blessing this holiday season. Each Thanksgiving we pack and deliver StoryBoxes filled to the brim with ingredients for a complete Thanksgiving meal. A StoryBox includes all the…
Read More »My name is Clark Zimmerman. My wife Ann and I own Middleway Medicine. We have been a steady presence in Talent for sixteen years. Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, diet/nutrition, qi gong, and meditation, has always intrigued me. I am fascinated with the idea of wholeness and…
Read More »This is the time of year we all pause to reflect on our friends, our lives and our families. We look back on accomplishments, successes and even failures and consider what we have learned from our experiences. Often there is someone that influenced a decision or a choice we made,…
Read More »Mark and Andrea Hutto began developing a passion for ancient coins while living in Europe as young college students. Their love for history coupled with Mark’s family background in precious metals eventually grew into a full-blown business specializing in wholesale and retail of precious items. Together Mark and Andrea have…
Read More »Approximately 1989: “MOM! Why do you talk to yourself so much?” Me: “Because I listen and don’t talk back!” My children questioned my ‘ways’ and wondered if I was “OK,” hahaha. 2021: “MOM! Do you realize how much you talk to yourself out loud?” “YES! Tradition! And now I LISTEN…
Read More »What a whirlwind of a year this has been in the real estate world. If you followed any number of our columns in 2021, it will come as no surprise that this year has been like none other. Our little Ashland community and the surrounding Jackson County found themselves following…
Read More »When I started my first business in 1999, as a young entrepreneur, I wondered, “What’s the big deal with forming a legal company such as an LLC or Corporation? After all, it is only me and a few employees so why bother?” Other people in “partnerships” have thought, “Yeah, he…
Read More »By Jordan Pease – November 2021 Issue of Locals Guide Magazine- Ashland, Oregon The Ashland Food Angels is a community service organization with a long history here. For over two decades, Pamala Joy and a team of volunteers, hundreds over the years, have diligently worked to help provide food security…
Read More »Can you believe it’s already poinsettia season? We have been tending to these beautiful plants for months now, and it is just about time to pick some out for yourselves and your loved ones. Mid-November is usually when we start shipping them out to local stores and organizations across the…
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