When you’re taking life’s big steps—buying property, starting or selling a business, or deciding what to do with your estate—seeking the advice of a knowledgeable attorney can help you avoid many of the bumps along the way.

Petra Jung and Tony Travanty’s search for the perfect location for their restaurant took them on a six-month journey through the western United States. They finally found the ideal spot. The result of that search, Scarpetta, opened just recently at 145 E. Main Street in the former location for Pita Pit.

Tax season might be behind us, but this is the perfect time to prepare for next year. And a great way to prepare is to call the experts at Ashland Accounting and Tax Service, now located in Phoenix at 142 S. Main Street.

Ashland Accounting has been providing expert accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services to individuals and small businesses in the Rogue Valley for nearly 30 years. Owner Svitlana (Lana) Rogers, a licensed tax consultant, worked at Ashland Accounting for several years and found that it was her true calling. “I fell in love with the business,” says Lana, who is originally from Ukraine. When the previous owner died, she took over ownership.

Maybe you’ve noticed those people riding bikes around town who seem to take our steep Ashland hills in stride.  Their secret might well be an electric bike.

This cool, environmentally conscious hybrid allows you the choice of pedaling as much or as little as you like on your own power, then switching to an electric “boost” when you reach those difficult climbs.

One of Ashland’s most appealing features is that there are beautiful things to be found everywhere you look, including in our many charming, one-of-a-kind shops. Nimbus, at 25 E. Main Street (across from the Plaza), is one such shop and has long been a favorite among locals and visitors who appreciate artfully designed, beautiful clothing.