Forest Park Day
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Forest Park Day
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Forest Park Day
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Want a Beautiful Hike? Try Forest Park!
Wow! Forest Park is looking amazing – thanks to a hard-working crew of Rangers and volunteers. The New Wooden Panel has great information on the trails and history of this great park. Located 1.7 miles from Downtown Jacksonville on Reservoir Road, the park offers some […]
Review of City Council Meeting – May 3
Council held a study session on May 3 before its regular meeting to learn more about management practices relevant to the city’s Urban Renewal district program.
- Gary Miller, Executive Director of ACCESS presented his yearly address to Council which included details on the increasing number of Jacksonville families receiving assistance from ACCESS from its energy assistance, […]
Medford Food Project – Another Successful Day!
Today (April 9) was another great day for the Medford Food Project - 1,100 bags delivered!
Congressman Greg Walden in Jacksonville!
The Ashlands host Congressman Greg Walden at Bigham Knoll
Damage from the Storm
The huge storm that hammered our area Sunday did some serious damage to power lines and trees. This tree – a beautiful, prominent, old fir tree in […]
Snap Fitness Coming to Jacksonville!
Snap Fitness Opening in JVille first week of April
New ipad is Here! by John Trivers
New ipads went on sale Friday, March 11th. People wait in line
It’s time to get ready for Spring! by Adam Haynes
With Spring upon us, this is the time to prepare for the beautiful growing season ahead. In this issue, I’m discussing some helpful suggestions that I hope will make your landscape more beautiful and rewarding this year.
How do you get a lush green lawn […]
Schatz Survives Recall by 2-1 Margin
The final numbers indicate that the recall generated a 46% voter turnout with 929 of Jacksonville’s 2024 registered voters participating.
Help Paint the NEW Police Department!
Volunteers needed for a “paint the kitchen” party Sunday, January 23 at 1:00 pm - 225 S. 3rd Street
Study Session Yields Valuable Input on Future Role of City Administrator
Just a week after being sworn-in, Mayor Paul Becker presided over his first City Council study session to gain a clearer picture of how city staff, the public and council feel about filling the soon-to-be vacant City Administrator (CA) position.
A Shining Moment
A Shining and Defining Moment – How the Battle for a Council Seat Ends Heroically with Jacksonville a Winner!
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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City Council Minutes for 12.07.2010
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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 […]
MAYOR BRUCE GARRETT RESIGNS
Read his letter of resignation here...
Shop Local this Holiday Season!
More than ever, our independent retailers in Jacksonville need our support. You can help preserve our downtown area by doing your holiday shopping right here in Jacksonville!
Jacksonville Christmas Tree Lighting
Gather at the McCully House Saturday, November 27th at 4:30 pm for the lighting of a 25 foot Christmas tree with hundreds of lights.
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.
A Room of His Own!
Well-known and liked Jacksonville wine maker, John Guerrero, opens wine tasting room inside Élan Art Gallery
Staff Realignment Saves City $10,000
A restructuring of city staff positions after Planning Tech, Collin May resigned will save the taxpayers money.
My View, by Whitman Parker, Publisher
The excitement of September’s Jubilee celebration still hangs thick in the air as pinot noir grapes are being harvested from the hillsides of nearby vineyards. Hopefully, you had a chance to partake in September’s festivities […]
Art Event Calendar
Jacksonville Art Events - October 2010
Jacksonville’s GoodBean Coffee Company Wows Java Judges
Michael & Mary Kell, the founders of Jacksonville’s GoodBean Coffee, brought home a Gold and two Silver Medals at the 2010 Best Coffee in Oregon Invitational Championship held at the Oregon State Fair in Salem. GoodBean was the only coffee roaster to win medal honors in three out of the four categories for Best Coffee […]
Jacksonville Firefighters Give Muscular Dystrophy the “Boot”
The Jacksonville Fire Department helped raised more than $3400 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during this year’s “Fill the Boot” campaign in late August. Jacksonville Fire Chief, […]
Jacksonville Heritage Society Announces benefit event
The Jacksonville Heritage Society announces a benefit event, scheduled for Oct. 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the historic Jacksonville Courthouse.
Vacant City Council Seat Filled
The City Council voted to appoint Jerry Mathern to fill a vacant council seat until January 1, 2011.
Blue Door Garden Store Celebrates Second Year!
Since then, store owner Kay Faught has expanded the store to carry artwork by local artists and has increased the selection of Felco and Fiskars inventory along with a wide variety of unique garden tools and garden statuary.