A Ride Through Jacksonville and New Beginnings – A Story Told by Soren Olsen (Sam)

In Memoriam – Soren Olsen (1944-2021)

Hi, my name is Sam Olsen. I want to thank many friends and neighbors who inspired me and made the quality of life, and my ride through Jacksonville, memorable and rewarding. Several days ago, I fell in my bathroom and was unable to get up. Eventually an ambulance was called […]

By |2021-08-31T12:41:17-07:00August 31st, 2021|Obituaries|Comments Off on A Ride Through Jacksonville and New Beginnings – A Story Told by Soren Olsen (Sam)

Fireworks BANNED in Jacksonville

Due to extreme wildfire risks, fireworks are now banned on private and public property in Jacksonville.

Please see the below resolution passed on 6/29 by the City Council.

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-007

A RESOLUTION DECLARING CRITICAL FIRE DANGER AND PROHIBITING ANY FIREWORKS DURING 2021 JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY IN THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE

WHEREAS, the City Council of the […]

By |2021-06-30T09:48:42-07:00June 29th, 2021|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot, Now|Comments Off on Fireworks BANNED in Jacksonville

June Move Night at Old City Hall

Movie Night at Old City Hall is Friday, June 12, 2015

Zounds!  “They seek him here… They seek him there… Those Frenchies seek him everywhere… Is he in Heaven… Is he in Hell… That damned elusive Pimpernel.”

Yes, it’s The Scarlet Pimpernel and it is scheduled for our June show at Old City Hall.  This is the […]

By |2015-06-08T09:44:49-07:00June 8th, 2015|Event News, Now|Comments Off on June Move Night at Old City Hall

Artifacts 7: Ceramics from Jacksonville’s Chinese Quarter – by Emily Helmer

Digging Jacksonville – May 2015

Imported ceramics are one of the most common artifact types found in Chinese sites in the American West, and Jacksonville’s Chinese Quarter site is no exception. A large collection of ceramic tableware and storage vessels were found at the burned Chinese house excavated by the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:06-07:00April 29th, 2015|Digging Jacksonville, Featured Stories|Comments Off on Artifacts 7: Ceramics from Jacksonville’s Chinese Quarter – by Emily Helmer

Jacksonville Firewise Spring Activities

A recent quote from Brian Ballou, Fire Prevention Specialist with the Oregon Department of Forestry states:

“It is especially important during these dry years in southwest Oregon to help firefighters defend homes against wildfire. Neighbors who work together to remove potentially flammable brush, dry grass and other vegetation from around their homes, greatly increase the chance […]

By |2015-04-20T07:01:46-07:00April 10th, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on Jacksonville Firewise Spring Activities

A Celebration of 25 Years in Support of the Jacksonville Woodlands – by Charles Wilson, JWA President

For the past 21 years, on a weekend in April, throngs of Jacksonville Woodlands’ users have laced up their walking shoes and hit the trails in celebration of an amazing community resource. On Saturday, April 11, at 9:30am, they’ll do it again. This year’s annual Hike-A-Thon celebrates the successful private and public agency partnerships in […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:07-07:00April 8th, 2015|Event News, Now, Trail Talk|Comments Off on A Celebration of 25 Years in Support of the Jacksonville Woodlands – by Charles Wilson, JWA President

It’s Easy to Volunteer on the Jacksonville Woodland Trails

Trail Talk – April 2015

That was quite a little one-day downpour we had at the end of February, wasn’t it? I was pleasantly surprised to not see trees strewn across the woodland trails following the storm. Softened soil, coupled with high winds, is a certain recipe for blowdown, but […]

By |2015-03-31T08:52:22-07:00March 31st, 2015|Trail Talk|Comments Off on It’s Easy to Volunteer on the Jacksonville Woodland Trails

Pony Espresso Expanding Menu & Locations

Much has changed for the better in Jacksonville over the last 20 years and Pony Espresso Café is no exception. It was 1997 and by chance Chris and Kadie Boivin, two newlyweds from Napa, discovered Jacksonville, as well as their life calling. And it is this year that “The Pony” celebrates its 20th anniversary.

This April, […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:09-07:00March 27th, 2015|Now|1 Comment

Celebrate the Arts 2015 Cancelled for Courthouse Construction

Over the past 18 years, we have been delighted to have talented artisans presenting at the Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts (CTA) event on the Historic Courthouse grounds. It has been an incredible boost to Jacksonville’s community over the Labor Day weekend with the influx of talent and shoppers in town in search of unique art […]

By |2015-03-27T17:37:38-07:00March 27th, 2015|Art News & Events, Now|Comments Off on Celebrate the Arts 2015 Cancelled for Courthouse Construction

Lessons from Hanley Farm Farmers – by Emma Abby

Focus on Hanley Farm – April 2015

This month we had the pleasure of interviewing Elizabeth Worcester of Daisy Creek Farm. Now in their 4th season of leading the agricultural activities at Hanley Farm, we learned more about no-till agriculture and what we can expect to see at the Farm this season.

What is no-till agriculture?—No-Till […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:09-07:00March 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, Focus on Hanley Farm|Comments Off on Lessons from Hanley Farm Farmers – by Emma Abby

News From Britt Hill, April 2015 – by Donna Briggs

It is my pleasure to devote this column to introducing and welcoming Kay Hilton, Britt’s new Director of Education and Engagement. With 18 years of experience at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival as the Music Coordinator, she comes to Britt with an extensive background in performing arts and education. Kay is knowledgeable and passionate about music, […]

By |2015-03-27T16:15:24-07:00March 27th, 2015|Featured Stories, News From Britt Hill|Comments Off on News From Britt Hill, April 2015 – by Donna Briggs

Trailing Thoughts from the Hiking Capital of Southern Oregon – by Whitman Parker

My View – April 2015

I’m at my desk typing this column—on a perfect spring day—thinking I should be taking a long walk on one of the Jacksonville Woodlands trails instead! It’s one of those days when it’s a shame to be indoors when there’s so much to see and do outside.

As I strolled into work […]

By |2015-03-29T15:03:56-07:00March 27th, 2015|Publisher's View|Comments Off on Trailing Thoughts from the Hiking Capital of Southern Oregon – by Whitman Parker

City Council to Honor Wendt and Smith

At its April 7, 2015 City Council meeting, Jacksonville Mayor Paul Becker will honor Clara Wendt and Larry Smith for their many years of public service. The meeting starts at 6 pm at Old City Hall and the public is invited (as always) to attend and show their support. The brief presentation will be the […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:11-07:00March 26th, 2015|City Hall Happenings, News Flow, Now|Comments Off on City Council to Honor Wendt and Smith

Belles & Beaus Easter Sunday Promenade

On Easter Sunday – April 5, 2015 – Jacksonville’s fashionable favorites will enjoy a Sunday Brunch at Jacksonville Inn before strolling the sidewalks from 2:00-4:00pm in their finest late 1800’s to early 1900’s-style attire. Don’t miss this chance to get a glimpse of some truly remarkable clothing from an era gone by. The Belles & […]

By |2015-04-05T17:19:23-07:00March 20th, 2015|Now|Comments Off on Belles & Beaus Easter Sunday Promenade

Cash Donations Needed for Annual Frank Carter Easter Egg Hunt

Organizers of the annual Frank Carter Easter Egg Hunt are in-need of cash donations to help offset increasing event expenses. This year, the fun and famous egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4 at the Bigham Knoll Campus field…the event will be attended by hundreds of local kids. The family-friendly festivities start at […]

By |2015-04-05T17:20:35-07:00March 20th, 2015|Community, Event News, Now|Comments Off on Cash Donations Needed for Annual Frank Carter Easter Egg Hunt

American Red Cross Blood Drive at Bigham Knoll Campus is April 23

Ashland Partners, located on the Bigham Knoll campus in Jacksonville is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, April 23 from 10 am to 3:30 pm in the Ballroom. Donors may schedule an appointment by contacting the American Red Cross at www.redcrossblood.org using sponsor code: Jville or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

All […]

By |2015-03-19T07:46:56-07:00March 17th, 2015|Community, Now|Comments Off on American Red Cross Blood Drive at Bigham Knoll Campus is April 23

March Movie Night is a Double Feature at Old City Hall

This month we are pleased to present our TWIN FEATURE ORIENTAL DETECTIVE NIGHT starring Warner Oland as Charlie Chan and Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto. Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto are the two most popular Oriental detectives in Hollywood history.

Our Charlie Chan feature, CHARLIE CHAN AT THE OLYMPICS, uses actual footage from the 1936 Berlin […]

By |2015-03-16T11:38:53-07:00March 16th, 2015|Event News, Now|Comments Off on March Movie Night is a Double Feature at Old City Hall

New “Book Talks” Literary Series at South Stage Cellars

In the first in a new series, Molly Best Tinsley will read from her newest novel, Broken Angels, at Book Talks on Thursday, March 19, from 6:00-8:00pm at South Stage Cellars Tasting Room, 125 South 3rd Street, Jacksonville.

Book Talks at South Stage is a new monthly series featuring authors from The State of Jefferson. You […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:12-07:00March 16th, 2015|Event News, Now|Comments Off on New “Book Talks” Literary Series at South Stage Cellars

New Leaf Mobiles a Work of Art at The Crown Jewel

Inspired by nature and a walk in the Jacksonville Woodlands, Jason Robison’s leaf mobiles have elements of leaves, branches, color and movement. Jason, the owner of Jacksonville’s The Crown Jewel says, “It is fun trying to get the balance and form just right.” With a torch and hammer, he creates the structure of the mobiles […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:12-07:00March 13th, 2015|Now|Comments Off on New Leaf Mobiles a Work of Art at The Crown Jewel

Historic Action Moves Courthouse Renovation Forward

At its March 3, 2015 meeting, the City Council took historic action when it voted to approve three key contracts for Phase I in the renovation of the historic courthouse into city offices.  The Review is pleased to announce that firms chosen are local firms!  Kistler, Small & White Architects was awarded the contract for […]

By |2015-03-04T17:33:26-08:00March 4th, 2015|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on Historic Action Moves Courthouse Renovation Forward

February Movie Night at Old City Hall

Here Comes Mr. Jordan, our film for February is a delightful romance-comedy fantasy with a perfect cast. Starring Robert Montgomery, Evelyn Keyes, Claude Rains, and Edward Everett Horton, the film was so successful it was remade three times. This original version is regarded as the best, and rightfully so.
You may remember Evelyn as Scarlett’s younger […]

By |2015-02-22T10:29:48-08:00February 1st, 2015|Event News, Now|Comments Off on February Movie Night at Old City Hall

PBS’ “The Grand View” Artists at Valley View Winery

Valley View Winery proudly presents The Grand View Artists and their newest paintings featuring a very special artist guest: Stefan Baumann, PBS TV star of “The Grand View: America’s National Parks Through the Eyes of an Artist” on Saturday, February 7th from 1-4pm.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the festivities which will feature:

  • Resident artist and happy […]
By |2020-09-30T14:18:19-07:00January 25th, 2015|Art News & Events, Now, The Wine Scene|Comments Off on PBS’ “The Grand View” Artists at Valley View Winery

Safety of Jacksonville’s historic U.S. Hotel subject of debate

By Tony Boom
for the Mail Tribune
Posted Jan. 13, 2015 @ 5:51 pm
Updated Jan 13, 2015 at 9:56 PM
A local history buff says the iconic Jacksonville building is in trouble, but others disagree

JACKSONVILLE — Mortar slowly washing away from bricks at the U.S. Hotel has history buff Larry Smith worried about the future of one of […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:21-07:00January 14th, 2015|City Hall Happenings, History News & Events, Now|Comments Off on Safety of Jacksonville’s historic U.S. Hotel subject of debate

New Britt Parking Lot Complies with Code, Council Says

By Tony Boom
for the Mail Tribune
Posted Jan. 7, 2015 @ 5:36 pm

After nearly two hours of testimony, deliberation and debate on definitions for structures, driveways, shoulders, foundations and roadways, the City Council ruled Tuesday that Britt Festivals’ new parking lot on First Street is in compliance with city development codes.

Oregon’s Land Use Board of Appeals […]

By |2020-09-30T14:18:23-07:00January 8th, 2015|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off on New Britt Parking Lot Complies with Code, Council Says

January Movie Night at Old City Hall

January’s film, Modern Times, is a comedy… but one with a dagger pointed straight into the heart of our industrial society. Only Charlie Chaplin could play a soul, who’s struggling to live free in a machine age that is binding him to endless repetition, in a job where workers are reduced to machines. This is […]

By |2015-01-19T08:28:59-08:00January 1st, 2015|Event News, Now|Comments Off on January Movie Night at Old City Hall

Why Go To WOW? By Jo Parker

You’ve heard that Southern Oregon’s wine region is the fastest-growing in Oregon, right?...

By |2020-09-30T14:20:18-07:00August 14th, 2012|About Jacksonville, Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Community Resources, News, Now, Public Resources, The Wine Scene, Visitor Resources, Volunteer!, What To Do|Comments Off on Why Go To WOW? By Jo Parker

Council Says “Move Ahead” on Land Swap Negotiations

On Tuesday, December 8, the City Council voted 5-2 in favor of entering formal negotiations with the Motorcycle Riders Association on a proposed land swap in the city’s 1800 acre watershed. If successful, a closing would likely occur in mid to late 2013, assuming the […]

By |2020-09-30T14:21:29-07:00December 8th, 2011|News, News Flow, Now, Publisher's View|Comments Off on Council Says “Move Ahead” on Land Swap Negotiations
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