February 2023

City Government

Sewage flood ruined another Ashland home

A house in Ashland’s Railroad District was flooded with sewage in October when a blocked pipe backed up. The city’s insurer will pay a certain amount, but the homeowner doesn’t think it will cover her costs.

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News

Rally to show support for Justice for Aidan Ellison postponed

A rally by local activists seeking justice for murdered teenager Aidan Ellison has been postponed after the trial of Ellison’s alleged killer was rescheduled to May 1. Supporters of Justice for Aidan Ellison, organized by Ashland Together, were scheduled to gather outside the Jackson County Courthouse.

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City Government

Graham pitches ‘Ashland of the future’ at State of the City Address

Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham sees a path out of the difficult challenges Ashland has endured in recent years. During the annual State of the City Address on Wednesday, Feb. 22, Graham made the case for an economically-strong, culturally-diverse “Ashland of the future” she said is within reach if the city and community stay the course.

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Snow closed schools, Interstate 5 on Friday

Heavy snow early Friday closed schools and Interstate 5, while continued cold weather in the forecast caused the city of Ashland to extend operation of its emergency severe weather shelter through Friday morning of next week.

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City Government

Ashland council proposes tiered voting to fill vacancies

The Ashland City Council is pursuing a tiered voting method to fill two vacant council seats after struggling to narrow down a pool of 19 applicants. During a special meeting the evening of Feb. 22, the council was in support of a two-step system proposed by Councilor Bob Kaplan that would begin with a traditional vote then a ranked-choice vote if the initial election did not produce majority winners.

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Ask Strider: Advice for big brothers

Ask Strider: A worried older brother asks our advice columnist’s advice. And a dog’s guardian wants to know if there is any hope getting their hat-hating dog to calm down. As always, Strider tries to give words that help!

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