The Scoop
RAT ROUTE 238: LIVING THE HIGH LIFE – by Christina Ammon
Jacksonville Review - June 2026 WE KNOW SOUTHERN OREGON is a great place for wine, hiking, mountain biking, food and a vibrant cultural scene, but [...]
SOUTHERN OREGON LAVENDER TRAIL IN FULL BLOOM – by Sue Owen
Jacksonville Review - June 2026 EACH SUMMER, the six farms of the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail open their gates for two memorable weekends celebrating lavender [...]
IF THIS HOUSE COULD TALK: THE C.R. PURSELL HOUSE 645 E. CALIFORNIA STREET, JACKSONVILLE – by Marcy McQuillan
Jacksonville Review - June 2026 IF THIS HOUSE COULD TALK, it would have a lot to say.... According to a copper plaque on a wall [...]
WINE BASICS FOR A BUSY MOM – PART 2 – by Sandra Colley
Sipping & Playing in Jacksonville - June 2026 AFTER SITTING DOWN with Andrea Breault last month, I realized I learned a lot more than I [...]
TOP SUMMER OUTDOOR ADVENTURES – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – June 2026 SUMMER IN SOUTHERN OREGON is all about long, warm days, cool rivers and lakes, outdoor music, mountain scenery, wine [...]
LOCAL RELEASES FIRST NOVEL
Jacksonville Review - June 2026 AN ANTEBELLUM Mississippi cotton and indigo slave plantation is the opening setting for Jacksonville resident Tom Withenbury’s recent debut novel [...]
Featured Columns
WELCOME, NORMAN! – by Abby McKee
News from Britt Hill – June 2026
JUNE AT BRITT is all about the Britt Festival Orchestra, and this year is a banner season: we’re welcoming […]
OUR THREE-TROLLEY TOWN – by Don Litchfield
Chamber Chat – June 2026
JACKSONVILLE IS stepping into June with the full charm, color, and character that only a true three-trolley town can offer. Our […]
FEEL THE HEAT? SUMMER IS SIZZLING AT ART PRESENCE! – by Mike Gantenbein
State of the Art Presence – June 2026
DIVE INTO A WORLD of creativity this June! Whether you’re a fan of breathtaking photography, […]
THE STATE OF THE CITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY: PART 2 – JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT – by Andrea Thompson
Jacksonville Review – June 2026
LAST MONTH, I highlighted the recent accomplishments of our Police Department and its strong commitment to community policing. This month, the […]
NEWS FROM THE SILENT CITY ON THE HILL – by Dick Meyers
Jacksonville Review – June 2026
WE OFFER A SINCERE “THANK-YOU” to the many volunteers who attended our Pre-Memorial Day Community Cemetery Cleanup on May 2nd. Besides […]
WE LIKE HER. – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
The Unfettered Critic – June 2026
IN 1985, when Sally Field received her “Best Actress” Academy Award statuette for the film Places in […]
Publisher Unplugged
JUNE IS JUMPING! – by Whitman Parker
My View - June 2026 THIS JUNE, you’ll find events for everyone in the family at every turn. As the temperature heats up outside, a plethora of events awaits in our historic landmark town. At [...]