Current news from the Jacksonville Review
Merrill Cellars Opens New Tasting Room in Jacksonville
Tucked behind the Umpqua Tasting Room and next to the McCulley House, Merrill Cellars is a not-to-be missed stop...
Jacksonville Art Amble this Friday, July 22
Enjoy downtown Jacksonville while getting up close and personal with our fabulous, local artists at this Friday's ART AMBLE!
Record Number of Runners in Britt Firehouse Run
Saturday, July 16, 100 runners from across the state and western US took part in the 10th annual event - a record!
State Treasurer, Ted Wheeler, Speaks at Bigham Knoll
Ashland Partners' Client Conference, held July 15, brought clients & staff from all over the world...
Eugene Bennett Estate Sale This Weekend
This weekend, July 15 - 17, Wall Auctioneers is holding Jacksonville's Artist, Eugene Bennett's Estate Sale. Auction Saturday, July 23
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.
Jacksonville’s Own Gypsy Soul Performing at Britt!
Such excitement that the duo will headline at Britt on Saturday, July 16...
Children’s Festival Happening NOW in Jacksonville!
Sponsored by the Storytelling Guild of Jackson County, the 45th annual Children's Festival 3 day event will take place July 10-12 at the Britt Festival Grounds
City Council July 5 Meeting Summary
July 5th's City Council Meeting covered the appeal of developer Todd Zitner for a housing unit and an appeal by resident Marta Lyons on Frau Kemmling...
Valley View Winery Wins HUGE Viognier Award!
Valley View's 2008 Viognier wins prestigious award at the San Francisco International Wine Festival...
History Saturday this Weekend!
Learn about the Masonic Section of the Historic Jacksonville Cemetery this Saturday, June 9 from 10 - 11:30...
New Rock Camp for Teens!
Applications are now being accepted for Britt’s first annual Rock Camp July 18-22, 2011 for ages 13-17...
Jacksonville Planning Department Has New Phone & Hours
The Planning Department will be closed July 5-8, and has new hours as of July 11...
Tips for Houseguest Visits – by Linda DeWald
We live in a magical gem of a city. It’s a joy when friends and family visit from afar...
Fireworks – Rules & Safety – by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Using fireworks is illegal within the Jacksonville city limits...
Live Metalworking Demonstration at South Stage Cellars
This Saturday, June 25, 2-6pm, metal artist, Cheryl Garcia will give a live demonstration at South Stage Cellars...
Can the Legislature kill Oregon’s wine industry?
Applegate vintner and Review columnist Duane Bowman penned a must-read op-ed in June 21 Mail Tribune...
Wine Taste at Valley View and Learn about Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is holding an information gathering/wine tasting this Sunday, Jun 26 from 1-3pm at Valley View Winery...
Art Amble this Friday, June 24, 5-7pm!
33 stores, tasting rooms & restaurants will be open and/or featuring 26 artists for the Art Amble This Friday, 5-7, downtown Jacksonville
Good Bean Expanding to East Medford & Safeway Stores
Michael and Mary Kell of Jacksonville’s GoodBean Coffee Company are expanding the reach of their brand...
Live Music Options in Jville!
Check out all of these great venues for live music at our local tasting rooms, restaurants & bars!
Gold Dust Cafe Opens in Jacksonville
Gold Dust Café replaces Jaspers, and offers up hand-crafted burgers, a variety of gourmet sandwiches and wraps...
Pioneer Summer Camps at Hanley Farm!
Hanley Farm's Pioneer Summer Camp - July 18-22 & July 25-29...
Jacksonville Particpates in SOPTV Membership Drive
Jacksonville merchants came together to offer a "Staycation Package" worth $1400 for the June SOPTV Membership Drive!
Britt Festivals Gets Off to a Jumpin’ Great Start!
Michael Franti on the exciting Britt Hill opened the 49th season...
A Fabulous Jacksonville Event Saturday, June 11th
"Taste of Summer" event in Jacksonville was outstanding!! Hundreds of residents and visitors from all over the country came to enjoy the festivities! Photo Gallery here...
Enjoy Hanley’s Self-Guided Tours
Hanley Farm is open Fridays (4-7pm), Saturdays & Sundays (11am-3pm), June 3-August 28, for self-guided tours...
A Few Minutes with the Mayor – by Paul Becker
ON CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Last month I wrote of the many citizen volunteers who devote their time, their resources, and their energy, to our city. Naturally, not every one has the time to devote to commissions or committees, or for that matter […]
Medford Food Project – Another Successful Day!
Today (April 9) was another great day for the Medford Food Project - 1,100 bags delivered!
Support Britt – Here’s Why!
Britt Needs You! Learn Some Important Facts from a candid conversation with Executive Director, Jim Fredericks at a recent Britt Open House.
Director of Development for Britt Festivals Receives Citizen Diplomat Pillar Award in Washington
Donna Briggs, Director of Development for Britt Festivals, received the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) Citizen Diplomat Pillar Award at a special event in Washington
“Dinner for a Cure” at Frau Kemmling Schoolhaus Brewhaus
Join a GREAT Cause! Attend the Relay For Life Dinner for a Cure Thursday, April 14th at Frau Kemmling Schoolhaus Brewhaus.
Inside Snap Scoop!
Publishers take tour of the New Snap Fitness facility!
Letter read to City Council on January 4 by Whitman Parker
January 4, 2011
To: The Jacksonville City Council
Paul Becker, Christina Duanne, Paul Hayes, Jim Lewis
Donna Schatz, Dan Winterburn
CC: City Administrator Paul Wyntergreen, Jan Garcia, Fire Chief Arnold
From: Whitman Parker
In December, 2010, I was involved in an email discussion with Hubert Smith during which time I challenged him to provide the City Council with a list of […]
City Council Minutes for 12.16.2010
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Letter from Councilor Donna Schatz in response to recall
I’ve had the privilege of serving as one of your City Councilors since 1995 and am proud of my many accomplishments, including representing the best interests of the seniors in our community and preserving and enhancing open space and parkland. Likewise, my goal is to represent the best wishes of the majority of voters.
On January […]
Jesser Makes Case as Best Choice for Replacement Councilor
Local business owner requests consideration for appointment to vacant City Council seat.
MAYOR BRUCE GARRETT RESIGNS
Read his letter of resignation here...
New Fire Department Staff Sworn-In
Chris Arnold sworn in as Jacksonville’s new part time Administrative Fire Chief, in turn swearing in Chris Moore, Captain; Robert Pierce and Alex Cummings, firefighters.
Staff Realignment Saves City $10,000
A restructuring of city staff positions after Planning Tech, Collin May resigned will save the taxpayers money.
Mayor Recognizes Outstanding Performance
At the start of the September 7 City Council meeting, Mayor Garrett recognized Kathy Tiller as an outstanding city employee.