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Former Ashlander exorcises demons of abuse in a memoir
Claudia Chotzen has lived in several places, but she also lived for a time outside of her own body. That's how she describes the way she coped with sexual abuse in her childhood. It was a deep, dark family secret, one Chotzen brings into the light in her book The...
Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden’s New Release: Their 2019 Reserve Syrah
Sharing information on Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden’s new release, their 2019 Reserve Syrah. Vineyard & Garden is a 117-acre, Demeter-certified Biodynamic and woman-owned vineyard and farm producing quality wines and growing grapes and other crops through uniquely sustainable and holistic methods. The winery, co-owned by Mini Byers, is located in southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley, champions biodiversity and considers all aspects of the agricultural ecosystems throughout the winemaking process.
Ashland Independent Film Festival preps for first full fest since 2019 this fall
As fall approaches, organizers and volunteers at the Ashland Independent Film Festival continue to build out the event for what it hopes will be a triumphant return to the Rogue Valley. With a new leader in executive director Jim Fredericks, the festival is set to involve plenty of new ideas,...
Britt Fest Preview: Ryan Stasik from Umphrey’s McGee
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – The Britt Festival continues this week with more acts. NewsWatch 12 was able to sit down with Umphrey’s McGee bassist, Ryan Stasik, ahead of their performance on July 17th. Stasik and Umphrey’s McGee formed their band in the late 90s. The group met while attending...
Fire reported outside Ashland only a ‘water dog’
Multiple firefighting resources engaged regionally. Lighting on Monday appeared to spark a small fire outside Ashland but the apparent fire was only what’s known as a “water dog.”. Monday evening Ashland residents were sent an Everbridge alert for a small fire west of the city’s watershed that was...
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