Focus on the Farm – Bill Hanley, By Pamela Sasseen
William "Bill" Hanley must have had much of his father’s, Michael Hanley's, pioneering spirit in him...
Annual MaiFest – May 6!
German Restaurant to host Family Fun!
New Jacksonville Website Launched
Everyone is invited to the launch of www.JacksonvilleOregon.com at meeting TONIGHT (April 30), 6pm, Bigham Knoll
Britt Festival: Half a Century & Just Getting Started – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
It wasn’t until l978 that other tuneful sounds were added to the mix at Britt...
Summer Camps with Miss Amy
A Waldorf Inspired Summer Program. Register by May 15 for a discount!
Jacksonville Resident Rick Murray Passed Away April 12
A Celebration of his life will be on May 5, 3-5 at the Naversen Room in the Library.
Interested in the Health of Our Historic Downtown?
Everyone is invited to this important kick-off meeting MAY 2 at Old City Hall at 9am...
Gary West A Finalist in the 2012 sofi Awards
sofi Awards represent culinary creativity across the US and the globe...
J’Ville Elementary Project Playground Making Huge Headway!
$35,000 needed for the $166,000 total...
Annual Woodlands Hike-A-Thon
Join the fun on Saturday, April 21 for a presentation, hike, then lunch catered by Jacksonville Chiropractic...
Great April Historic Cemetery Events in April!
Popular "History Saturdays" Return April 14, and new event in partnership with SOHS on April 21...
New Jacksonville Firefighter Hired
Alan DeVries was sworn-in this month...
Local Store Supporting YES for kids!
The Candy Shoppe is selling raffle tickets to win a FREE lawn installation...
Bigham Knoll, Where Education is THE Family Value
For the children of Jacksonville, their “Tomorrow-land” is already here...
Old-Fashioned Egg Roll!
Mark your calendars for this fun, family event on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1 to 3!
Unique Concert By Lauren Pelon
Audiences are in for a treat on April 15, 3pm, as Lauren plays on 20 different instruments!
Sanctuary One Receives $52,000 Donation
The donation is the largest single contribution in the Sanctuary’s history...
Jacksonville is Full of Unsung Heroes and Volunteers – by Mayor Paul Becker
The quiet efforts of volunteers make Jacksonville the town we all want to live in.
Meet Your Farmer – by Linda Davis
HappyDirt Veggie Patch is a diversified vegetable farm...
Young Entrepreneurs!
Lemonade Anyone?!
Hanley Farm Partners With Jacksonville Market CSA
CSA’s are composed of local farmers who grow a variety of fresh produce and products...
Hiking with Young Children – by Michelle LaFave
Hiking adventures with your growing family will be wonderful if you take a few minutes to prepare...
Great New Book from J’Ville Resident Franklin Corbin
Franklin Corbin writes about his new book, "For The Love of Trees."
Past Jacksonville Students Win State Championship!
Kudos to Tess Picknell, Kylie Towry and Past J'Ville Principal, Mr. Goerke...
Three Jacksonville Teenagers Make A Difference
Be sure to attend the FUN BENEFIT FASHION SHOW on March 15th!!
Art Shows at GoodBean and South Stage Cellars
Check out the amazing art this weekend!
Cemetery Clean-up Day MOVED to Saturday, March 24
Due to weather, the clean-up has been postponed - for the first-time ever!
Jacksonville Author Speaks About His Latest Book TODAY!
Gail Myers will share thoughts about his book on March 18, from 3-4 at the Library...
J’Ville Market Providing Cooking Classes and Lunches
Exciting new offering from Jacksonville's Ken Snoke, Founder of the J'Ville Farmer's Market and CSA...
Pianist Traveling From London for Symphony
Pianist Andrew Brownell will perform the Chopin concerto...
Jacksonville Police Department Goes High Tech to Search for Missing Children
A Child Is Missing Alert Program...
Missing Woman Found by Organized Search Effort
J'Ville Fire Department and CERT Team work together to find missing Pioneer Village woman...
Kudos to the Jacksonville Lions Club
Annual donation of stuffed animals and toys...
The Hanley Farm Willow – by Pamela Sasseen
Great article about the Willow Ms. Hanley planted and fun "Mysteries in Our Backyard" series...
The Accidentals to Perform This Friday at the Library
Great singing concert on February 10th, 7-8pm!
It’s Great to be Involved with The Food Project!
The Food Project collected almost 250,000 pounds of food...
Preventing Animal Abuse – by Robert Casserly, Sanctuary One
Even if you don’t have soft spot for animals, you should care that potential animal abuse cases are investigated...
Donna Briggs, Britt’s Executive Director Shares Future Plans
Since starting at Britt last year, Donna has been instrumental in several key changes...
Hooray for Jacksonville Residents!
Applegate Food Pantry appreciates your generosity, and can always use volunteers...
Chinatown – by Jeanena Whitewilson
Digging for Jacksonville's Chinese Heritage...
It’s Kay’s Birthday!
Our sweet "Kay K's" Birthday is February 1st! Let's all send her cards and remind her how much she is missed!
Dirk Siedlecki Shares His Appreciation
It was a very busy and good year for the FOJHC and I take great pride in all that we have managed to do...
Great Events at Jacksonville Elementary!
Science Fair (January 26) and important "Tricky Tray" Fundraiser (March 2)! Attendees and donations needed!
Help the Beekman House – Come to Informational Meeting
Save the Date - Saturday, January 28th and help determine the future of the Beekman House!
Children’s & Teens Books Needed!
The Storytelling Guild’s annual book drive is in full swing! Jacksonville: Let's help-out!
Metal Artist Cheryl Garcia Chosen for International Art Show
Garcia selected as a featured artist in Texas in January...
Mother Nature Takes Down Christmas Tree
Unusual winds in Jacksonville...
A look Back at 2011 in Pictures!
Great photos for a great year in Jacksonville!
Toy Donation Makes Kids Happy!
JOBA donates toys for Santa to hand out at Jacksonville's North Pole December 17th!
Do we live in a town with Curmudgeons, Grinches and Scrooges?
An editorial by Jo Parker, Co-Publisher