Jackson County, Oregon is where Ashland is situated. It was named Ashland Mills originally, in honor of Abel Helman’s sawmill built there, which was, in turn, named after Ashland County, Ohio, from whence Mr. Halman hailed.
Regular Blogs
Exhibits photographs of local items, such as concerts, sporting events, Southern Oregon University, and the mountains as well as pictures of the skies above Ashland.
http://traveljapanblog.com/ashland/
Ashland, Oregon's Kokopelli River Guides' Blog
Dedicated to whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fishing in the rivers in and around Ashland. Topics include the Rogue River, Klamath River, and the Siskiyou Challenge.
http://www.kokopelliriverguides.com/wordpress/
Provides stories about Ashland and those who live there, all of which are written by people in and around the Rogue Valley. Topics such as food, outdoor activity, and art are covered here.
http://blog.passport2ashland.com/
State of the City: Ashland Oregon
The official weblog of the City of Ashland makes official announcements, engages residents in discussion about the community, presents council agendas and minutes, and discusses issues which are pertinent and important to those who live there.
http://sotc.ashland.or.us/