Jacksonville Teen Fishing for the Win!
Jacob Wall and his fishing partner are angling for a $5,000 college scholarship...
Christmas Crimes (No, not Fruitcake) – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
Holiday movies we found are a bagful that are more fun than a bowl of figgy pudding...
Toys of Christmas Past – by Michelle Hensman
I was quickly whisked away into a deep sleep and a most peculiar dream…
The Greatest Gift to Yourself – by Louise Lavergne
As we approach the end of the year, we all shift into a faster pace...
Gold Dust Cafe Building is For Rent
Apparently, the Gold Dust Cafe is officially closed...
Trader Joe’s is Coming to Medford
Well, it's not Jacksonville News, but it's still BIG NEWS!
DejaVu Chef Bill Prahl highlighted on KTVL!
Check out these great videos from KTVL's Newscasts in their West Coast Flavors Section!
Ray’s Food Place Gift-Away!
Starting today, Ray’s Food Place customers will have the opportunity to win certificates good for free groceries...
Time Change Means Battery Change – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
20% of smoke detectors do not work...
Auditions Being Held for RCC’s “Working”
Auditions for RCC's new Performing Arts Theater November 17-19th...
Thanksgiving Dinner Wines – by Duane Bowman
It's the rare person who isn't fretting over picking the right wine for that special meal...
Express Yourself at the Holidays! – by Cheryl von Tress
If you’ll be hosting the celebration, start early on decor...
Straw Press & Scarecrows – by Pam Sasseen
What a thrill it was to watch the Hanley team thresh the wheat! Our next task was to press and bale the hay. The straw press Hanley Farm uses to complete this task dates back to the late 1880s, possibly early 1900s. John Casad, of […]
Fall is a Great Time to Plant! by Adam Haynes
Seasonally speaking, this is a great time of year to plant trees and shrubs because it provides roots ample time to get established before Spring and the new growth that comes with it. When a plant goes dormant during the winter months, energy transfer occurs […]
Rogue Valley’s Extreme Makeover Airs this Friday, October 28th!
See the fruits of everyone's labor on Friday Night, 28th at 8pm!
Thanks Cemetery Clean-up Volunteers!
Next Clean-up on March 17th...
Bobcats Need a Home!
Help these beautiful bobcats to get a new enclosure at Wildlife Images...
Spay or Neuter a Cat for $25!
October is Tom & Mom Month!
Annie’s Antics – October 2011
Hello Jacksonville! And hello Fall. What a great Summer it’s been.
You may (or may not) know that I had surgery for hip dysplasia when I was nine months old. Because of my weird hips, I don’t jump very much…although, I have grown fond of jumping […]
Relay for Life Success
Ashland Partners made it personal when they set out to raise money for the 2011 Relay For Life...
Speaking of Wine – by Duane Bowman
people are starting to wonder what wine quality 2011 is going to produce...
Oh, Tempranillo! by Janet Eastman
Tempranillo may still be unpronounceable or unknown to most wine drinkers...
Blue Light Special: Living in a Reality Show – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
Thoughts on Extreme Makeover and our own Community Involvement ...
My 3,000 Mile “Bucket List” Bike Ride Across the Nation! by Bob Budesa
How were we to know, 3,500+ miles ago, that we’d really pull this ride off?
Paw Spa Has New Owner
Christine Rodriguez purchased Paw Spa in September...
My Word on the Matter – by Mayor Paul Becker
The topic of the MRA land swap proposal was once again introduced to the City Council...
Good Bean Opens in East Medford & Wins GOLD!
GoodBean Wins Gold for the second year in a row...
Troon Bottles Their 500th Bottle!
A special large format called a jeroboam was made for the occasion and filled with Zinfandel...
Where There’s Smokey, There’s Fire – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
Legend Smokey Robinson comes to Britt Festivals for the final concert of the season this Saturday!
Cemetery Restoration – by Dirk Siedlecki
Since 2006, 52 markers have been restored in our historic cemetery...
City Council Split on MRA “Advisory” Vote
On September 6, a slim Council majority voted not to send a proposed watershed land swap deal...
Annie’s Antics Comes to the Web!
Hello friends and readers - due to popular demand, I am online for the first time!
The Bears of Katmai – by Skip & Gayle Stokes
Alaska brown bears were everywhere!
Stroke 101 – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country...
Ratatouille – by Constance Jesser
Ratatouille is the ultimate recipe to make the most of our local grower's markets and home vegetable gardens.
The Crabtree’s Modern Garden – by Kay Faught
One reason Kathy and Fred Crabtree moved from Medford, and built this home 3 years ago, was to expand gardening!
Making a Home Work for You – by Cheryl von Tress
A house becomes a home when YOU become visible, when your needs are met...
Why Shopping Locally Really Matters – by John Lamy
How does this local thing really work?
Blue Door Garden Store Celebrates 3rd Year!
On October 1st 2008, Blue Door Garden Store first opened it's “blue door...
Candy Shoppe Raised Funds for Faith & Ethan
Melanie Scofield offered free kids cones to raise money...
Create a Scarecrow for the Town!
Businesses, service clubs and residents can join the fun and create a scarecrow that reflects you or your business...
Mayor Becker Calls for Restoration
Mayor Paul Becker has called for the creation of a program to save Jacksonville’s historic core buildings...
6-Year Old Entrepreneur, Ellie Mae Scurlock
On Fridays, enjoy a lemonade at Cycle Analysis and get Ellie to Paris!
Jeff Alvis New City Administrator
On August 2, Jeff’s contract was unanimously approved without discussion...
Let’s Play! – by Cheryl von Tress
I thought a few, simple indoor projects would be just the thing to beat the August heat and have some home-y fun...
Support Your Local Whatever – by Paula & Terry Erdmann
From shopping locally, enjoying Art Ambles, Farmer's Market and "Leverage" (the TV Show)...
Seeing the Future from the Knoll – by Janet Eastman
This month, the Bigham Knoll site plays host to a new bonanza: wine. The 9th Annual Southern Oregon World of Wine Festival...
Body and Face Painting for Children
Children of all ages are invited to enjoy face and body painting on Thursday, August 4, from 3 – 4pm at the Ruch Branch Library...
Rockin Out at Britt’s First Rock Camp!
Happening NOW at the Jacksonville Courthouse is the first Summer Rock Camp...
Get a Tom Cat Fixed for $10!
Less than 30 percent of cats fixed are males; yet they contribute to the cat overpopulation more than any female.