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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 of historical fiction: The Color of Indigo. The protagonists are Indigo, […]
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 inside the house, Chester R. Pursell built the home for Alphonse […]
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 did you know that it’s home to one of the best […]
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 in full bloom. This beloved annual festival invites visitors to slow […]
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 country, and small towns that come alive in […]
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 expected. So much so that it felt like too much for […]
Windermere Launches Summer Clothing Drive for CASA of Jackson County
May 21, 2026 — MEDFORD, Ore. — Today local real estate brokers from Jackson County are kicking off a summer clothing drive for children in need across Jackson County, running now through Friday, June 30. […]
Jacksonville’s “Walk Through History” Tours Are Back!
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Jacksonville’s “Walk through History” tours are back! At 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 30th through September 5th, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be offering one-hour guided walks through Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District, the […]
Britt to Honor Founder John Trudeau with Stage Dedication and Community Celebration
Jacksonville, OR – Monday, April 27, 2026: This summer, Britt will host a special community event, Honoring Britt’s Founder: A Dedication and Picnic Celebration, recognizing the life and legacy of founder and longtime music director […]
SONG OF BELONGING: A DEBUT NOVEL BY A LOCAL AUTHOR
Jacksonville Review – May 2026
A SMALL TOWN with hidden history and secrets is one of the settings of Michelle St. Romain Wilson’s debut novel, Song of Belonging, which was released in April. For fans of […]