The Rogue Valley Messenger - A Free Alternative Newspaper
A project in Ashland, OR by Phil Busse000days
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We're starting a new, locally-grown bi-weekly newspaper for the Rogue Valley - informed, enthused and crazy-smart! Join us!
Backers: 121
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44
Funded: $5,312 of $5,000
Dates: Feb 12th -> Mar 12th (29 days)
Project By: Phil Busse
Backers: 121
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44
Funded: $5,312 of $5,000
Dates: Feb 12th -> Mar 12th (29 days)
Project By: Phil Busse
$5,312
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 12 @ 20:02 -0400 GMT
106%
of goal
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Latest News
It is SO beautiful!! 
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so proud and pleased by what we have all created together! The first cover! Only a couple of people have seen it so far! The rest of us get to see it tonight! We look forward to lots of engaging stories about what really is going on in the... (Read More)
SUPER UPDATE PART 2
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Oops! I thought I was merely saving my work but it published my unfinished update! As I was saying, I visited our printer today, Valley Web Press... It is quite an impressive operation. Check out the video! ) Keep an eye out today for some sneak... (Read More)
SUPER UPDATE: Bonus incentive, our first issue is printed (take a peak!), come party with us!
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much everyone! Our Kickstarter ends today at 5 pm and it looks like smooth sailing to the finish line! We still have 11 spots left for our party tonight and its shaping up to be a great one! Help us raise a few extra bucks by pledging... (Read More)
Thank you!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
It was a barnburner of a weekend: Evan drove up to Bend, and worked side-by-side with myself and our Production Manager, Jen Hornstein at the offices for the Source Weekly. Oh sure, it was stressful, but also a lot of fun. This morning, the... (Read More)
Last chance for your name/photo to be printed in our first issue!
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Howdy Folks! Oh boy, am I excited!!! I'm over here in Bend at the offices of the Source Weekly--watching our first issue come together and, oh boy, she sure is a beaut! Thanks to Jen Hornstein's talented design work and Phil Busse's editorial... (Read More)
WE DID IT!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who has supported us! Help us make it even better--share our success with your colleagues and family and encourage your friends to come to our launch party on Wednesday! With Gratitude, Evan (Read More)
Important Deadlines for our Kickstarter Supporters
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! I've been busy all week finalizing our advertising for our first issue--I've barely had a chance to keep up on our Kickstarter campaign. And here we are now, nearly to our goal! Thank you so much to EVERYONE who has brought us here. Before we... (Read More)
One week!
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
With one week remaining, the Messenger Kickstarter campaign is on pace! We are so very excited (and yes, extremely busy cranking out articles). As we come into the final stretch for Kickstarter, I figured it is worth a quick note about how we plan... (Read More)
Mmmm. Sammich. Who wants some?
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Have you been to Sammich? Holy wow. Melissa, Chandra and gang churn out some of the tastiest sandwiches you'll ever have! Hands down--best sandwich in the Rogue Valley as far as the Messenger is concerned. Whomever contributes the largest pledge... (Read More)
Final (victory?) lap
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you! Yes, our Kickstarter for the Rogue Valley Messenger is nearly complete. Well, it is 70% complete, and we need help to close that final gap. Each of you - nearly 100 people! - have given Evan, Olivia and myself an important vote of... (Read More)
Update to $2,500 package
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Alright, so we won't be throwing you just any party... It's going to happen at Jefferson Spirits and you can invite up to 50 people! All-inclusive: music, food and beverages. You bring the fun. Treat your friends or staff to a private party at the... (Read More)
Mmmm. A Taste of Alaska (with Japanese influence?)
February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The next 5 Rogue Valley locals to pledge $10 or more will score a $10 gift certificate to our favorite new food truck! Quiet a treat! Olivia and I were treated to lunch by J.B. Nelson of the Dragon's Lair at a great little food cart in Grants Pass.... (Read More)
Halfway there! And a new incentive...
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
What a sweetheart! Marguerite Juve felt our suspense and just couldn't take it anymore... She increased her pledge yesterday just enough bucks to bring us to exactly 50%. You're awesome--thank you so much! It feels great to reach this milestone. Neil... (Read More)
Nearly 50% funded... Incentives update...
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We're just a few bucks shy of 50%! It's feelin' good! This would be a great time to share the Messenger with your friends and family if you haven't already! Just a few likes/shares could make a big difference! Incentives updates: All of our tea... (Read More)
Help widen our circle of support
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Messenger Supporters - Thank you! Thank you for the remarkable support, helping us prepare to launch the best ever (bi)weekly newspaper in the Rogue Valley. Each donation is a vote of support and confidence. We really appreciate all of it. To help us... (Read More)
Buttery, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits....
February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Yum! The best biscuits EVER are found right here in the Rogue Valley at Buttercloud Bakery & Cafe! The next 5 folks to pledge their way into our private launch party are going to score a $10 gift certificate! Mmmmmmm (Read More)
Poster Art for March 12 Launch Party @ Jefferson Spirits
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
It's only my second poster design ever... Go easy on me. - Evan Onward! (Read More)
10-10-10 Incentive: It's A Perfect Morning for a Cup of Tea
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Good Morning Rogue Valley & Beyond! We're cruising right along slightly ahead of schedule and I know many folks who are planning to still pledge who haven't. To warm things up a bit, we're giving away 10 boxes of organic fair trade tea from Eco... (Read More)
20%!
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for getting us off to a great start! Happy Sunday. (Read More)
Chuggin' along... Thank You Backers!!!
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to our first 20 backers for carrying us to 15% of our goal in just our first 3 days. You all rock! If you haven't yet, please share our Kickstarter project with your friends and family. Facebook is always groovy - a direct email to all of... (Read More)
Happy Valentine's Day - Thanks for the Love Backers
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to our backers for sharing the love! We're off to a solid start and have so far met our daily goals. It would be so awesome though to get there quicker... Spread some more love for us today and share our Kickstarter link on your Facebook if... (Read More)
Off to a solid start...
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to our first 7 backers who carried us to 5% of our goal in just our first day. We are extremely grateful for your support! Be sure to share our project with your friends and family! If you're local to the Valley, we've formed a Facebook... (Read More)
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