THE FIRST THING you may notice when you meet Hamish Jackson is the lilt in his voice, nurtured in the English Midlands, where he grew up and learned to love clay. But it wasn’t easy, he says. At the beginning of his try-out in clay at the legendary Winchcombe Pottery, he […]
THE JACKSONVILLE GARDEN CLUB is preparing for its annual holiday greens sale in December. This year the arrangements will feature handmade boxes in several sizes to showcase the creativity of Club members, who use their skills to make beautiful wreaths, arrangements and swags, featuring natural greens and cones, holly, bows, and […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Experience a Victorian Christmas this holiday season at the historic Beekman House Museum, located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville, Oregon. This early 1870s residence, home to Jacksonville’s wealthiest pioneer family, is decorated for a 19th Century Christmas celebration, and you’re invited to visit. Between 12 noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday, November […]
THIS WINTER, on January 26, the beautiful Assembly Room at Jacksonville City Hall will once again become a concert hall when Jasper String Quartet, a remarkably talented, internationally known string quartet takes the stage. A little less than a month later, on February 23, renown pianist, Thomas Pandolfi, will perform the […]
WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I MOVED TO JACKSONVILLE six years ago, someone suggested that we get involved with the Jacksonville Boosters to meet people and get involved with the community. Our thoughts first went to the typical high school booster organizations we were familiar with from other communities. But wait, there […]
Medford, OR – October 25, 2024 The Builders Association of Southern Oregon (BASO) is excited to announce the appointment of Brad Hicks, former President and CEO of The Chamber of Medford and Jackson County, as Interim Executive Officer. Hicks brings nearly 30 years of experience in association management and legislative relations, making him an ideal […]
Herbert Dean Beavers was born on Christmas Day in 1935 and grew up in Indio, CA and Winfield, KS. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at 19 after graduating from Winfield High School in 1953. During his three-year service, he married Judy S. Rexroad and started a family. Herb […]
REBEL HEART BOOKS PRESENTS the 1st-Annual Local Author Book Fair, Saturday, November 16, 1-3pm, at Jacksonville Library Naversen Room.
The perfect opportunity to meet over twenty of the best local authors in one convenient place! Writers like Megan Crane, Stephanie Cotta, Frank DeLuca, Peggy Dover, Leslie Ghiglieri, Ken Gregg, Gates McKibbin, Sandra […]
Ashland, OR – This November, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) will mark its 12th year of passionate climate advocacy and education with “Sips for Sustainability,“ a social and fundraising event. Unless we acknowledge and address the climate crisis, sustainable living will not be possible. This inspiring evening brings the community together to champion climate […]
Elections always have consequences. This is especially the case for our potential to address the climate crisis when some candidates for office accept the science of global warming and it climate change consequences while others display something between skepticism and outright rejection of science. From the local to the national level the outcomes from the […]
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 10/15/2024:
Police Now Fully Staffed—Chief Dave Towe reported that his department is now fully staffed and that the contract for night patrols with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department was no longer in effect. Councilors commended Towe on working with city staff, council and citizens to rebuild the department after suffering personnel losses […]
MY WIFE, KANDEE, and I attended the Britt Festival annual meeting on September 30 which included the election of new members to the Board of Directors and a “State of Britt” presentation by Britt CEO, Abby McKee. The highlight for me was an outline for the renovation of the US […]
Tuesday, September 3, 2024: Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the historic U.S. Hotel building, a landmark in downtown Jacksonville, Oregon. This significant purchase underscores Britt’s ongoing commitment to preserving local heritage while enhancing cultural and artistic experiences for the community.
The U.S. Hotel building, constructed in 1880, has been […]
October 1, 2024—The following is 2024 election information from Chris Walker, Jackson County Clerk.
Voter Registration Deadline
The voter registration deadline for the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election is Tuesday, October 15, 2024, for people registering to vote for the first time in Oregon.
If you are currently registered to vote in the state of Oregon, but […]
October 1, 2024 — JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — Now through Sunday, Oct. 27, Windermere Real Estate in Jacksonville will help keep children warm this winter by collecting donations of winter necessities. Windermere real estate brokers will deliver these essential donations to local schools, ensuring that those children have the warmth […]
Southern Oregon farmers exist on the frontlines of climate change. This is because the variables of seasonal temperature and water availability are both dominant factors influencing crop viability and success and are also the primary variables influenced by global warming and its climate change consequences.
Maud Powell, with OSU Extension’s Southern Oregon Office in Central Points […]
Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12, will be Historic Jacksonville, Inc.’s final Haunted History walking tours of 2024. This will be the last chance this year for guests to hear about revengeful women, philandering husbands, playful children, “cherished possessions,” arson for profit, an art critic, a Chinese miner seeking to have his bones returned […]
JACKSONVILLE IS EXTREMELY VULNERABLE TO WILDFIRES due to so many homes being in close proximity to woodlands and forests. Jacksonville is holding a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, October 19, from 9am-1pm, in the D Street parking lot. Residents may bring branches, leaves and other vegetation to be chipped and disposed of.
Three dumpsters will […]
Monday, October 7, 2024: Britt Music and Arts Festival is excited to announce a special discount for students in the community. The Britt season typically lasts from June to September, but the 2024 season is wrapping up a little later than usual with the final concert happening on October 14 featuring soul sensation Michael Kiwanuka […]
THE JACKSONVILLE WOODLANDS ASSOCIATION (JWA) and the City of Jacksonville have had a long-held goal of installing a modern pit toilet in the Woodlands to meet the needs of local hikers and the many tourists who daily use the trails. A location has been determined at the beginning of the Rich […]
The Rogue Valley Lions Club proudly announces the 2nd Annual Harvest Wine Walk on Friday September 27th, 2024. Twelve local wineries plus twelve motivated merchants add up to an unforgettable evening of memory-making with family and friends. Stroll the historic downtown Central Point streets […]
On Sept 28th, 2024, The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Public Lands, are hosting the 1851 Gold Rush Run/Walk. This trail run/walk will take place in Jacksonville Woodlands Park promoting the gold rush history of Jacksonville. This is a family event; all ages are welcome. We offer 2K (Walk or Run), 5K (Walk or Run), […]
Enjoy live music at Yale Creek Ranch, Art in the Vineyard at Wooldridge Creek Winery, a “Glass Off” party celebrating free flight (paragliding) at LongSword Vineyard, and other activities scheduled throughout the week.
Kick-Off […]
ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing regarding a land partition application for the Touvelle House that would create two building lots at the lower SE section of the property where Cemetery Road and N. Oregon Street meet. After hearing from the owner’s land use representative and […]
Name: Donna Bowen
Running For: Mayor – Incumbent
How long resided in Jacksonville: 18 years
As incumbent Mayor for the City of Jacksonville, I had to think seriously this last year, about whether I was going to run for the office of Mayor again. I wanted to be sure I had it in me to devote the time, […]
Name: John Jorgenson
Running For: City Councilor
How long resided in Jacksonville: 7 years
You may not recognize my name, but you might recognize me as the guy who has been walking his beagle, Riley, all around Jacksonville for the past seven years. If we have not met, here is a brief introduction with points to consider as […]
Name: Michelle Erwin
Running For: City Councilor
How long resided in Jacksonville: 25 years
Occupation: Film Production-Marketing & Branding – Board Member: The Quester Community – Barista
Education: University of Life, Serial Entrepreneur
Government Experience: Taxpayer
We fell in love with Southern Oregon during a location scout for our independent film company. Our family moved here in 1999; our children attended […]
Name: Steve Casaleggio
Running For: City Councilor – Incumbent
How long resided in Jacksonville: 19 years
I’m running for City Council to: replace our 100-year old water reservoir; help complete our new, interactive history museum; finish sorely needed updates to Jacksonville’s Municipal Code; and grapple with increasing state law mandates, while providing for our police and fire services, […]
Name: Andrea Lerner Thompson
Running For: City Councilor – Incumbent
How long resided in Jacksonville: 8 years
My husband and I, along with our dogs, Jasmine and Violet, have called Jacksonville home for almost a decade. Four years ago, I was elected to the City Council, where I believe I have made a positive contribution. In 2020, I […]
IT IS MOSTLY common knowledge that I am not running again for the Jacksonville City Council. It has been a distinct pleasure to serve as a councilor these past 5 ½ years, but, as I turn 80 in two weeks and as Kandee and I desire to spend more time at our vacation home in […]
WHEN MY SON RADEK was 2 ½ years old, he would refuse to get dressed to take his older brothers to school. Everyone in the Sacred Heart halls knew his daily uniform—ridiculously big Spider man gloves, pajamas, a wooden sword, and a plastic silver knight helmet […]
WARNING! This article is scary. If you’re faint of heart, better not read it!
Linear—Many things in life are somewhat linear (or “monotonic” to be strictly technical), meaning if you put more in, you get more out. Put less in, you get less out. Imagine a graph of output versus […]
Judith Lynn Lyon passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and dedication. Judie was the beloved wife of the late Stanley W. Lyon. Loving mother of Jennifer L. Lyon and Kathryn K. Lyon. Devoted sister of Charles W. “Chip” […]
WE HAD A VERY SUCCESSFUL TOWN HALL meeting in July, and things are changing for the BETTER here in Jacksonville with regard to overall safety and enforcement issues.
You may have noticed white striping on feeder streets into downtown, as well as new, yellow center striping on our streets! Also “SLOW” signs […]
I was fortunate to be raised in Southern Oregon. My father, Claudio, was a local builder and the sole breadwinner for our family of five. Growing up, I remember my dad joining the Builders Association Southern Oregon (BASO), then called Jackson County Homebuilders Association (then called the Jackson County Homebuilders Association). He wanted to join […]
Sustainable living simple means managing our resources today such that current generations can benefit but not such that we compromise the ability of future generations also to benefit. In a climate changing world, sustainable living includes farming sustainably. To learn how the Southern Oregon University farm meets the university’s goal of promoting sustainability, SOCAN’s August […]
Matthew Bruce Sorensen, owner and winemaker at LongSword Vineyard, passed away on July 4th, 2024 on his land, surrounded by family and friends. He had decided to go into hospice only two weeks prior after an arduous two-year battle with stage IV colon cancer.
Matt was born in Toledo, Ohio and grew up with his mother, […]
VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE, is back in the swing again and looking forward to another great season this fall. Rehearsals begin September 3 at the Jacksonville Library, every Tuesday evening, from 7-8:30pm. Concerts will be held on November 22 in Jacksonville and on November 24 in the Applegate. The choir is always looking for more […]
NEWPORT, Ore. (May 22, 2024) Rogue Ales & Spirits is thrilled to announce its long-awaited return to Southern Oregon at the historic Schoolhouse in Jacksonville! This will offer fans a unique opportunity to experience Rogue’s award-winning beers in an intimate and historic setting. Nestled in the charming town of Jacksonville, on the Bigham Knoll campus, it […]
ON MAY 7, Mayor Donna Bowen presented a very special Certificate of Bravery to Adrian McCully for keeping his neighbors safe from harm during the March 19 3-alarm house fire in the “Whippleville” neighborhood of Jacksonville.
The beautiful collection of homes designed and built by Roger Whipple, who lost his home in […]
IN ANY NEIGHBORHOOD, it’s important to get along and feel comfortable with your surroundings. While we often focus on human interactions, having well-trained dogs as neighbors can make a huge difference.
Aside from their adorable furry faces, their disciplined behavior sets a standard for canine conduct in the area. A well-trained dog is less likely to […]
Thursday, July 11, 2024: Britt Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce a special initiative to recognize and express gratitude to our region’s courageous firefighters who play an integral role in protecting our community. As a gesture of appreciation, Britt is offering two complimentary tickets to each firefighter for one of the following upcoming […]
ON MAY 7, at the regular City Council meeting, Jacksonville Fire Chief Wayne Painter received the State of Oregon’s Fire Chief’s Association Award of Excellence. The award was presented in honor of his vision, dedication, and professionalism. Painter was nominated for the award by City Councilor Andrea Thompson, who […]
EVERY SUMMER, visitors are drawn to the stunning experience that our Jacksonville area lavender farms provide during their annual festivals. The soft fragrance, the fields of fierce violet, along with the many bumblebees and butterflies, make the lavender worth celebrating.
This July, head to the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail on Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July […]
AT THE STORYTELLING GUILD’S 58th Children’s Festival, kids can experience what it’s like to be inside a giant bubble, read a story with Mother Goose, and nail together their own wooden keepsakes among many more fun and interactive activities!
The three-day festival, taking place July 13-15, 2024, run by more than 700 volunteers, is expected to […]
IF THERE’S A SLICE OF HEAVEN ON EARTH, it’s surely found meandering through the fragrant lavender fields of the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail in late June and July. Picture this: endless rows of blooming purple flowers swaying gently in the warm summer breeze, set against the stunning backdrop of the Applegate Valley. The Southern Oregon […]
Misinformation and disinformation have been the hallmarks of the fossil fuel corporate campaign to undermine climate science and thwart action on climate change. The nuclear industry is not far behind as it constantly tries desperately to sell itself as a viable, if not essential, component of a low greenhouse gas emissions solution to the climate […]
THIS IS MY LAST article for the Jacksonville Review. I was given the honor of writing the student column four years ago, yet it feels like yesterday. Now, having just graduated from St. Mary’s High School, a new chapter of my life will begin at the University of Southern California. I […]