Editor’s Note: In recent weeks, the Jacksonville City Council voted to borrow and utilize up to 1 million dollars from its Urban Renewal program to rehabilitate the historic Courthouse for city offices and for other approved uses. The following primer is excerpted from a staff report provided by Elaine Howard, the city’s Urban Renewal consultant.
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Although those of us who call the Rogue Valley home realize we have a wonderful place to live, raise a family and do business, evidenced by the statistics previously shared, it is apparent that far too much of our culture of caring is borne of economic necessity.
In spite of the oft repeated news that the Great Recession ended in 2009, I am going to provide you with a number of very clear and disturbing statistics within this article that make it abundantly clear our community is still struggling to break free from its lingering grip.
Explore Jacksonville's Historic past on History Saturday with tours and presentations at Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery, Beekman House and Beekman Bank.
The Old Time Fiddlers join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. on Saturday, August 9th for an afternoon of Victorian Music and Literature at Jacksonville’s 1873 Beekman House. This popular Jacksonville attraction, located at 470 E. California Street, was home to Jacksonville’s most prominent pioneer family and remains completely furnished with family artifacts.
Victorian era “best sellers” included David […]
The requirement to run for office is now that you must be a City resident for one year before the date of the election.
Visitors and residents in Jacksonville, Oregon encounter delightful and eye-catching architecture, design, and artistry at nearly every turn. In a town rich with historic appeal, there are also many modern artists who...
Britt’s new Arts Career Exploration (ACE) program for high school students has launched. Thirteen students from the Medford School district ...
The 2014 Festival has come and gone but you can still visit these farms, weekends from 10am-4pm through August!
The Southern Oregon World of Wine Festival is the premier wine event from Roseburg to Ashland, and now it is also the premier fundraising event in support of local medical care at Asante. This year, funds raised during World of Wine—which runs from August 19 to 23—will go to Children’s Miracle Network and other healthcare […]
For those looking for a more in-depth taste of historic Hanley Farm, Origins: A Discovery of Place returns this year on Saturday, July 26 & Saturday, September 13!
Carefree Buffalo is proud to announce their 5th-Annual William Henry Custom Knife Show on July 26 & 27 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in their new location at 150 W. California Street.
Dan & Cindy Marca of DANCIN Vineyards, located on the outskirts of the city limits at 4477 South Stage Road, have announced the appointment of Brian Denner as their winemaker. Dan told the Review that Brian will take over all winemaking activities on August 15, noting, “Brian’s approach to viticulture and winemaking is consistent with […]
Music on the Lawn at Schmidt Family Vineyards Friday, July 18th, 6-9pm - Bring your dancing shoes and come enjoy the swingin' sounds of the Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra!
Step back in time to 1932 on July 19th at Jacksonville’s historic Beekman House, located at 470 E. California Street. Miners are digging up the streets in Jacksonville’s second “gold rush”; hoboes are hoping for hand outs...
If you are looking for a fun and interesting volunteer project, be sure to join us on Saturday, July 19 at 9:00am and learn how to properly and safely clean cemetery grave markers and memorials.
July’s feature film is Who’s Minding the Store, a riotous comedy about a klutz who is given one job after another in a department store, each one designed to make him fail.
Saturday evening music at Hanley Farm returns this year, with The Bear Creek Band playing their blend of bluegrass and good times on July 12.
Join dozens of local runners taking to the trails above the Britt grounds for the 13th-Annual Britt Woods Firehouse Run.
You won’t want to miss the Storytelling Guild's 48th annual Children’s Festival at the Britt Festival Grounds in Jacksonville on July 12-14, 2014.
Mayor Paul Becker and the City of Jacksonville invite everyone to come out and celebrate July 4th on the Courthouse grounds from Noon until 3:00pm and enjoy complimentary hot dogs, buns, chips and bottled water. Picnickers may opt […]
At 1:00 am on Saturday, June 21, Jacksonville Police Officer Bill Lupton spotted a red glow...
Join in Rogue Valley Farm to School Summer Camps at Historic Hanley Farm.
Cemetery marker cleaning and workshops will resume on Saturday, June 21 from 9:00am until 12noon.
A 10am tour of Jacksonville’s pioneer cemetery will focus on “Art and Artists.” Town historian Larry Smith will offer...
Put June 14 on your calendar and plan to join us for an old-fashioned lawn party at historic Hanley Farm...
Murder, treason, love, suicide, battle, witches, and justice all in an hour and a half show, June 5th-7th with a matinee on Saturday...
Jacksonville Elementary School's presentation of The Jungle Book has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 5 at 7:30pm.
From the Mail Tribune today, "The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in favor of two Secret Service..."
THERE WILL BE NO SUBMITTAL OR ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS OR PLANNING APPLICATIONS DURING THESE TWO DAYS.
It’s that time again!—Every two years, the Jacksonville Boosters Club presents its popular tour...
Due to a large influx of stray cats taken in at Jackson County Animal Services, the Shelter has already reached maximum capacity...
The 2014 schedule for Britt’s new performance garden includes a variety of musical events, including concerts...
Britt is proud to announce the addition of the American Idol Live! Tour to the 2014 lineup on Wednesday August 20...
On Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26, volunteers will be in the cemetery to greet families and friends to assist in locating,,,
The public is invited to one of two public forums with members of the City of Jacksonville Planning Department...
Movie night at Old City Hall is a DOUBLE FEATURE presentation with two outstanding films representing the detective genre...
During the May 18, 2014 Spring UnCorked barrel tour in the Applegate Valley...
This year, the Jacksonville Garden Club’s 29th-Annual Spring Sale is on Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th...
Historic Jacksonville, Inc. begins its 2014 season of events at Jacksonville’s 1873 Beekman House with Victorian themed...
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 10 and learn everything you ever wanted to know about emeralds...
On May 9th and 10th, Crater Renaissance Academy is proud to present the 6th Annual Spring Dance Recital...
Jackson County residents are asked to "fill a bag, feed families" during Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food...
I grew up with my mother’s 1930s Singer sewing machine. It’s a classic—black with gold scrollwork, nestled in a solid walnut cabinet. I watched her pull out the arm hidden under the left side, flip the top open and secure it flat on the arm, then lift the machine out of its compartment. That’s all it took to get ready to sew.
The City of Jacksonville recently had a new 20-year Water Master Plan written, addressing planning...
In an effort to provide improved customer service, the Planning Department will be breaking down the hours that the office is open...
Business news can travel fast in a small town and at times can resemble a game of “telephone,” when at the end of the conversation the “news” is anything but the truth! Many of you have asked about Kay Faught’s business, Blue Door Garden Store, supposedly “going out of business.” The real story is that […]
NEWS from the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce: The trolley will officially start it's 2014 schedule on Monday May, 5th.
In an effort to provide improved customer service, the Planning Department will be breaking down the hours that the office is open...
JACKSON COUNTY – Jackson County residents are asked to “fill a bag, feed families” during the 22nd Annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 10, 2014 . Last year’s event collected 68,000 pounds of food to feed local […]