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Jacksonville Boosters Historic Cemetery “Adopt-a-Block” Project Seeks Volunteers

The Jacksonville Boosters Club has a long history of doing hands-on projects and providing financial support for the historic Jacksonville Cemetery. Even with COVID-19 this tradition continues. A small group of Boosters, working independently under the direction of Project Director, Steve Casaleggio, is refinishing the 27 benches that are located throughout the cemetery. They will […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-12-20T10:28:23-08:00December 20th, 2020|Historic Cemetery News, History News & Events, Now|Comments Off

Worth the Wait: The Pot Rack Changes Hands

Just about 15 years ago, on a crisp fall day in Jacksonville, Erika Bishop pushed her 2-year-old son downtown for a cup of coffee at the GoodBean and then over to her favorite kitchenware store, the Pot Rack. She poked around as usual and then went up to owner, Steve Abandonato, and said, “I want […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-11-28T14:00:01-08:00November 28th, 2020|Now|3 Comments

Remembering Hannelore Enfield – A Message From Music Director Teddy Abrams

The Britt Festival Orchestra joins the southern Oregon community in mourning the loss of one of our dearest friends, Hannelore Enfield, who passed away the morning of December 7,2020.

An orchestra is a family, and the strength of that family depends on people believing in the power and beauty of that institution. Hannelore was as much […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-12-28T11:55:09-08:00December 28th, 2020|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off

Grandmas2Go Seeks the Silver Lining – by Linda Otto, Founder and Program Manager of Grandmas2Go

As I write this update and look forward to the end of this crazy year, I’ve challenged myself to find the silver linings from 2020. This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to the Family Nurturing Center for inviting us to merge our Grandmas2Go program with their roster of incredible programs supporting families in Jackson and Josephine […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-11-28T21:25:18-08:00November 28th, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Helen Hein Celebrates 101st Birthday at Pioneer Village

JACKSONVILLE, OR – October 2020 – Pioneer Village held a very special party this week to celebrate Helen Hein turning 101-years-old. Hein, a resident of Pioneer Village was able to have a safe distance celebration with fellow residents and friends, family and Pioneer Village staff. Hein is also long-time Jacksonville native raising her family with […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-10-27T09:36:06-07:00October 27th, 2020|Now, Sensational Seniors|3 Comments

Kate Ingram’s New Book Explores Silver Lining of Grief

The “Review” recently caught up with a very busy Kate Ingram, author of our wildly-popular column, “Soul Matters,” to find out more about her newest book, “Grief Girls Guide.” The book represents a continuation of her life’s work of helping people navigate and grow through the tough stuff of life. Here, she boldly and expertly […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-10-01T13:19:46-07:00October 1st, 2020|Now, Soul Matters|Comments Off

Be Ready, Be Set, Go!

With recent evacuation orders on everyone’s mind, here is a quick reminder of what the different levels of evacuation mean for you.

Be Ready—Level 1 Evacuation: Know the dangers in your area, this is the time to prepare in case of an emergency, have an evacuation plan for you and your family. Know different ways out […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-10-01T12:56:41-07:00October 1st, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Rotary Campaign Supports Local Businesses

Fires, a pandemic, and more fires have created a tough situation for our local businesses. Without as many tourists as usual, it’s up to those of us who love the character of downtown Jacksonville to support our local merchants and restaurants.

Rotary is doing our part with our Rotary Loves Jacksonville campaign, and we’re inviting you […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-11-02T12:18:17-08:00November 2nd, 2020|Now|Comments Off

A Corona-copia of Gratitude – by Gates McKibbin

I’ve heard from every corner of Jacksonville and the greater Rogue Valley that 2020 has been one of the most difficult years ever. With that in mind, I thought the Thanksgiving season was the right time to reflect upon being grateful for what we do have. As such, I asked my dear friend, Gates McKibbin, […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-11-06T13:04:39-08:00October 29th, 2020|Now, Publisher's View|Comments Off

Brodie Dental Angel Tree Gift Program

Every year, dozens of caring businesses participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive program to brighten the lives of families here in the Rogue Valley. This year, more businesses will participate in the program, collecting toys for Jackson County kids age 12 and under!

Thanks to your generosity, children in our community who might […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-11-28T21:20:35-08:00November 28th, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Jacksonville Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale Is On – With Pre-orders Only

In this strange year, we all are working to keep an even keel while needing to do things somewhat differently. For many years, the Jacksonville Garden Club has offered beautiful holiday arrangements to grace homes and businesses in our area. Some have always been sold via pre-orders and others at the traditional sale venue in […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-11-02T12:14:17-08:00November 2nd, 2020|Garden, Now|Comments Off

Wreath Making at Hanley Farm: Date Change

For Immediate Release: November 16, 2020—With the escalation of the coronavirus in Jackson County, we’ve had to make the decision to change the date of Hanley Farm’s Wreath Making event originally scheduled for November 28. In keeping with Oregon State guidelines for November 18 through December 2, we’ve rescheduled this event to December 5.

The time, […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-11-15T12:54:49-08:00November 15th, 2020|Event News, Focus on Hanley Farm, Now|Comments Off

Voter Initiative JACK 19-02 for a Ban on the Display of Wild and Exotic Animals in Jackson County

Jacksonville, OR: Over 3,800 registered Jackson County voters from all parts of the county signed a voter initiative this year to ban the use of elephants and other wild and exotic animals for commercial displays, like circuses, in Jackson County.

To make it onto the May 2021 ballot in Jackson County, the Committee to Protect Wild […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-11-06T14:36:05-08:00November 6th, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Meet Your 2020 Jacksonville Candidates

2020 Jacksonville Election Results—Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Donna Bowen, Incumbent City Councilors Steve Casaleggio and Mike McClain and Andrea Lerner Thompson!

Donna Bowen – Mayor

As I sat down to write an introductory article of myself as a candidate for Mayor of the City of Jacksonville, I struggled to find something new, exciting, and inspiring in the sea […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-11-28T21:29:07-08:00September 29th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|1 Comment

Additional COVID-19 Emergency Business Grants Available Now

Medford, Oregon – Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI) is pleased to announce that additional COVID-19 Emergency Business Grants are available now throughout Jackson and Josephine Counties. Time is limited for the deployment of an additional $250,000 in the region and businesses are urged to apply today.

SOREDI will partner with its counterpart agency, CCD […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-10-08T08:49:09-07:00October 8th, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Thank You From Jacksonville Fire

September 18, 2020

Jacksonville Community,

Recent wildfires, combined with the Covid-19 crisis, have challenged our department in ways nobody could have foreseen.

On September 8 all available resources of Jacksonville Fire were rallied to respond to the Almeda fire. Jacksonville crews, along with other regional departments deployed to the streets of Ashland, Talent and Phoenix to fight fire […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-24T09:15:12-07:00September 24th, 2020|Now|1 Comment

Parents! Open Classrooms at Bigham Knoll Crossing

There’s plenty new to learn during a pandemic, but some basics remain the same: the essentials of reading, writing, and arithmetic along with exercising, laughing, and playing. All elementary schools in Jackson County, public and private, will remain closed to in-person instruction until at least early November. The recent closure creates a mad dash for […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:37-07:00August 28th, 2020|Event News, Now|Comments Off

Social Distancing, Parks Style! – by Kristen Sullivan

Most people these days are a bit worried about going back to life as “normal,” but even the most diligent folks are ready to get out of the house and enjoy the end of a beautiful Jacksonville summer. The city’s parks are the perfect place to be outdoors and distant while still appreciating what the […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-08-28T16:46:36-07:00August 28th, 2020|Event News, Now|Comments Off

Road Work Ahead!

Residents in the Westmont/Mary Ann Drive neighborhood are advised that a road paving project will be underway on Tuesday, October 6-Friday, October 9,2020. Mary Ann Drive & Highway 238 up the hill to the Westmont intersection will be impacted and residents are encouraged to travel on Pair-a-Dice Ranch Road and Morton Way for access to […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-10-04T09:07:23-07:00October 4th, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Rebel Heart Books Writing Contest – Enter by September 30, 2020!

It’s September and although the world is different and the context is different, that still means back to school. In honor of the eternal pursuit of education—of toiling in order to conquer the mazes of reading, writing, and arithmetic—Rebel Heart Books is hosting a writing contest.

All ages are welcome to submit their 500 words (or less) […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-03T10:23:27-07:00September 3rd, 2020|Event News, Now|2 Comments

Uplifting Times Ahead!

The long-awaited completion of an ADA-compliant elevator is now complete at New City Hall—also known as the Courthouse. The project, which cost approximately $300,000, was funded primarily through the city’s Urban Renewal program. The Review took a tour of the Courthouse with City Administrator Jeff Alvis who explained that the Ausland Group was the contractor […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:38-07:00August 28th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off

Homecoming to a New Practice

Dr. Ryan Colley, who recently joined Dr. Yaser Metwally at Advanced Join Replacement Center of Southern Oregon, is also a new resident of Jacksonville. He was born in Medford and raised in the Rogue Valley and after getting his bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University, he moved to Arizona to attend medical school at Midwestern […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-08-28T16:58:02-07:00August 28th, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Hummingbird Estate: A Place Like No Other – by MJ Daspit

Last September marked the opening of Hummingbird Estate, the Rogue Valley’s most remarkable wine destination, unique by way of being among the newest and oldest. While the brand marks its first estate release with the 2019 vintage, the heritage site with its set piece estate house, dates from the 1920’s. Lovingly and meticulously restored, it […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:38-07:00June 29th, 2020|Now, The Wine Scene|Comments Off

Rogue Valley Country Club Hosts Car Show Community Fundraiser

MEDFORD, OREGON – Join us this Sunday, September 20, 2020, on the Oaks Golf Course at RVCC from 10 am – 3:30 pm as we host 60 of the most exotic and premium automobiles on the West Coast.

This event will take place at the Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road Medford, Oaks #1 Fairway.

The […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-15T16:30:58-07:00September 15th, 2020|Event News, Now|Comments Off

SOCAN Private Pre-Release Screening of “Other Side of the Hill”

Private pre-release screening of “Other Side of the Hill’

Many Oregonians on the other side of the hill are really far ahead when it comes to renewable energy. Urban Oregonians often think that our cities are the leaders in climate action. Climate concern experienced by, and climate action undertaken by, residents of rural Oregon on […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:38-07:00September 9th, 2020|Event News, Now|Comments Off

Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe in different emergency situations and what to pack!

This virtual event will be covering the following preparedness topics:

Pets: Linda Bacon of Southern Oregon Emergency Aid
First Aid: Mercy Flights Explorer Post 131
Earthquakes: Eric Dittmer of Southern Oregon University
Fire: Samantha Metheny of Medford Fire Department
Emergency Checklist and Go-Bags: covered by Stacey Anderson Belt of Jackson County Emergency Management

But you don’t have to […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-16T10:08:06-07:00September 16th, 2020|Event News, Now|Comments Off

Grass Fire in the Woodlands Extinguished Quickly

On August 10, a very hot day with temperatures reaching 99 degrees with low humidity, units from Jacksonville Fire and Oregon Department of Forestry were dispatched to a fire just south of the Beekman Woods. While Jacksonville Fire was responding to the fire, there was a visible column of smoke spewing from the hillside within […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-08-28T16:49:04-07:00August 28th, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Important News Regarding the August 26, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting

The City of Jacksonville is closely monitoring the COVID-19 developments in Jackson County.

Due to rising cases, and Jackson County recently being added to the State of Oregon watch list, the Planning Commission Hearing scheduled for August 26, 2020 is canceled pending further notice.

Britt Festival provided the City of Jacksonville with an extension to their application […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-08-24T13:31:33-07:00August 24th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off

BFO… we miss you so!

The Britt Festival Orchestra is online for those wishing to revisit some of their favorite performances from past summers with Music Director Teddy Abrams. BFOnline features five recordings, preceded by a discussion about the recorded work with Teddy, members of the BFO, and select guest artists and composers. Each recording will be accompanied by a […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:39-07:00August 2nd, 2020|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off

Heroes Work…and Live Here

The large sign outside Pioneer Village that reads, “Heroes Work Here,” should also read “Heroes Live Here,” as evidenced by recent community-spirited work of resident John Howell. Although he and his wife, Jane, have only lived at Pioneer Village for about a year, they are 42-year residents of the area. John (77) wore many hats […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:39-07:00August 2nd, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Fire Station Facelift

Thanks to a $1.34 million grant from the state of Oregon, the Jacksonville fire station will receive an overdue expansion and seismic reinforcement. The scope of the seismic work to the brick 1950’s-ear structure will be similar to what was done to reinforce the Old County Courthouse, now revitalized as New City Hall.

The Seismic Rehabilitation […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-07-08T10:59:49-07:00July 8th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, Now|Comments Off

Live Drive-In Concert at Hanley Farm: “Cars Under the Stars”

August 28 the Southern Oregon Historical Society takes you back to an era when drive-in movies were a popular pastime, but with a modern twist – a live concert performance!

Friday, August 28, Nick Garrett-Powell, lead vocalist, guitarist, and mandolinist for the Fret Drifters, performs live at Hanley Farm. Nick will have your hands clapping and […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-08-03T09:21:35-07:00August 3rd, 2020|Event News, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off

CANCELED: Jacksonville Rotary’s First-Annual Winery Poker Run

UPDATE, AUGUST 5, 2020 – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.

Join the Jacksonville Rotary Club for a fun and coronavirus-friendly Poker Run on Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29, from 1:00-7:00pm. Players will purchase a scorecard for $25 and draw a playing card at each of the seven Jacksonville wineries (no purchase required). At the […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-08-06T08:48:39-07:00August 2nd, 2020|Event News, Now|2 Comments

Applegate Lake Non-Profit Needs You!

There is nothing more relaxing to me than floating on the calm water of a lake. In the Applegate Valley, we have one of those liquidly jewels that was finished just 40 years ago. I know the age of the lake because I have a picture of our 8-month-old son, Josh, sitting on a rock […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-06-29T11:32:02-07:00June 29th, 2020|Community, Now|Comments Off

Hier Holistic Caters to Crops and Critters

The end of March welcomed a new business to the city of Jacksonville. Hier Holistic “Crop & Critter Shop” opened on March 28 at 660 N 5th Street, next door to Gary West Artisan Smoked Meats. The store provides everything from pet and garden supplies to equipment and feed for local farmers, with a focus […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:40-07:00March 25th, 2020|Now|1 Comment

My Nice Neighbor – July 2020

Here is my story about my financial planner making the extra effort to make sure I’m being taken care of: A planned trip to visit my son for a week turned into a two month stay when the virus hit. Upon returning to Pioneer Village, I was quarantined for 14 days in my room.

My financial […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:40-07:00June 25th, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Digging In: Master Gardener meets Master Climate Protector

How to practice Regenerative Agriculture in your back yard.

We know that reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential if we are to counter the climate change crisis that global warming is imposing on us. We also know that drawing down the atmospheric concentration of these gases will contribute substantially to addressing the problem. The evidence […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:40-07:00July 6th, 2020|Event News, Garden, Now|Comments Off

Honoring JWA’s Best

On June 13, members of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association gathered at the Beekman Arboretum to thank recently-retired members of its Board of Directors. Pictured here are Mark Burkhalter who served for 20 years, Skip Stokes who served for 15 years, and Charley Wilson who served for 12 years. In remarks by Executive Director Larry Smith, […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-06-25T16:24:03-07:00June 25th, 2020|Now, Trail Talk|Comments Off

Lavender Farms Await

It’s that time of year when the purple lavender buds are jockeying for equality with the deep, lush green of the lavender plants below. It’s a short-lived battle between the two and the magnificent riot of purple always wins as we head into July.

As we all venture out cautiously this summer, lavender farms are a […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-06-29T11:29:23-07:00June 29th, 2020|Event News, Now|Comments Off

Gardens For Good Virtual Garden Tour

Just because you choose not to go out, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a garden tour. The Soroptimist North Valley group has created a virtual tour of eight diverse gardens: two Talent country gardens, three intimate Talent pollinator gardens, two lovely Ashland gardens, and the Shakespeare Garden at Hanley Farm.

Your optional donation will go to […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-06-29T11:36:49-07:00June 29th, 2020|Garden, Now|Comments Off

Britt Announces Best of Britt Benefit Rescheduled to 2021 with ‘60s and ‘70s Happy Together Tour

MEDFORD, OR – Britt announces that the popular Happy Together Tour and Best of Britt benefit, an annual summer fundraising event benefiting Britt Education & Engagement, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

In its eighth year, the Best of Britt is a popular Britt extravaganza featuring a fun-filled evening of food, spirits and music […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:40-07:00June 23rd, 2020|News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off

Wildfire Awareness – by Linda Davis, Jacksonville Firewise Coordinator, Board Chair Rich Gulch Firewise Neighborhood

May 2020 has been designated as Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon. During the 2019 wildfire season, 250,000 acres of land in the Northwest were consumed by wildfire, with almost 80,000 acres burned in Oregon. Each year over 70 percent of Oregon’s wildfires are started by people, usually by escaped debris burning and unattended campfires.

Federal, state […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-05-28T18:52:47-07:00May 28th, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Storytelling Guild’s 2020 Children’s Festival Canceled

We are sorry to announce that the traditional Children’s Festival will not take place this July. During these uncertain times, the health and well-being of all must be first and foremost. The Storytelling Guild remains committed to bringing the magic of our beloved Festival to families in creative ways this summer. We have an exciting […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-05-29T16:01:14-07:00May 29th, 2020|Event News, Now|Comments Off

COVID Forces Rogue Valley Symphony to Cancel Fall 2020 Concerts

June 4, 2020—After careful consideration and with an abundance of caution, the Rogue Valley Symphony announces the cancellation of the fall portion of their 2020-2021 season, which encompasses the planned performances in September, October, and November of 2020. RVS concerts will resume once we are confident that it is safe for our staff, musicians and […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:41-07:00June 4th, 2020|Event News, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off

A New Way of Doing School! – by Julie Barry, Principal, Ruch Outdoor Community School

Every morning at Ruch Outdoor Community School, students, staff, parents and community members greeted each other with smiles, hugs, high fives and fellowship that set the tone for the day. We checked in face to face, shared stories, read facial expressions, performed silly skits, read poems, danced to music with no thought of “social distancing”. […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:42-07:00May 29th, 2020|Now|Comments Off

Know a Nice Neighbor?

If you’re lucky enough to have a nice neighbor and want to tell the world about him/her, this is your chance! The Jacksonville Review is honoring the citizens who make this such a unique place to live, but we need your help!

Please send us your comments by describing what makes them so important to you […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:42-07:00May 28th, 2020|Now|2 Comments

Covid 19 Changes Jacksonville City Council Election Process

In its effort to protect public health in the age of the corona virus, the City Council adopted a temporary ordinance aimed at maintaining social distancing and reducing the spread of the disease. Ordinance 2020-02 will now enable City Council and Mayoral candidates in the upcoming General Election to skip the process of obtaining 20 […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:42-07:00May 20th, 2020|City Hall Happenings, City Snapshot, Now|Comments Off

Britt’s 2020 Season Postponed Until 2021

MEDFORD, OR – Like so many performing arts organizations and businesses, Britt is now faced with the challenge of carving our path in an uncertain world. Today, Governor Brown issued a mandate canceling all large gatherings, including concerts or large sporting events, through at least September 2020. Due to this mandate, and out of an […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:42-07:00May 7th, 2020|Event News, News From Britt Hill, Now, Performing Arts|Comments Off

Jacksonville Landmark Peter Britt Gardens Added to National Historical Register!

The Peter Britt Gardens have become the newest Jacksonville landmark to be recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Home to Swiss-American entrepreneur Peter Britt and his family from 1852 to 1959, the designation encompasses 4.7 acres that fronts on First Street between Highway 238 and Pine. It now houses the Britt Festival amphitheater […]

By Carolyn Kingsnorth|2020-09-30T14:15:43-07:00April 16th, 2020|History News & Events, Now|Comments Off

UPDATE: CONTEST STILL ON! – Attention Student Artists for McKee Bridge Creativity Contest!

UPDATE APRIL 4, 2020—McKee Bridge Historical Society has postponed McKee Bridge Day, potentially to September 12, but the Creativity Contest for students grades K-8 is ON. Students can email submissions that can be put into a digital form — for example, .doc file of an essay, scan a drawing, video a skit. Or we will […]

By Jacksonville Review Online|2020-09-30T14:15:44-07:00March 3rd, 2020|Art News & Events, Now|Comments Off

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