My View
WHERE’S THE MUSEUM? – by Carolyn Kingsnorth
Guest My View – July 2026
WHERE’S THE MUSEUM? People have been asking that question ever since the Southern Oregon Historical Society was forced to close its Jacksonville museum in 2010 due to loss of county […]
JUNE IS JUMPING! – by Whitman Parker
My View – June 2026
THIS JUNE, you’ll find events for everyone in the family at every turn. As the temperature heats up outside, a plethora of events awaits in our historic landmark town.
At the top […]
CELEBRATE TROLLEY SEASON – by Whitman Parker
My View – May 2026
IT’S MAY… and that means it’s trolley season in our historic landmark town. For decades, Jacksonville’s iconic trolley has been a familiar site in the warmer months. But did you know […]
AHH…THE OUTDOORS – by Whitman Parker
My View – April 2026
AS WINTER BECOMES SPRING in Jacksonville, something magical begins to happen—the air softens, the light lingers a little longer each evening, and town slowly awakens. Spring here is not just a […]
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON GROWTH – by Andrea Thompson, Jacksonville City Councilor
Guest View – March 2026 Issue
IN A RECENT flurry of Facebook posts, many of us have seen questions about the City ‘s plans regarding a proposed Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) amendment. It’s clear from this […]
CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE HORSE – by Whitman Parker
My View – February 2026
WITH THE PROMISE of spring approaching, we eagerly await a celebration rooted in thousands of years of tradition: the Lunar New Year Celebration on February 21. This year, the Lunar New […]
Happy Holidays and Thanks, Jacksonville! – by Whitman Parker
My View – December 2025 / January 2026
As I reflect on 2025, I’m filled with immense gratitude for the unwavering support of the Jacksonville community. This year has been a testament to the strength of […]
GRATEFUL FOR JACKSONVILLE – by Whitman Parker
My View – November 2025
AS THE SCENT of woodsmoke mingles with autumn colors and the promise of Thanksgiving feasts, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary pleasure of calling Jacksonville home. Gratitude seems to come […]
KILLING CALIFORNIA STREET – by Whitman Parker
My View – October 2025
During the week of September 10, I received news that Lifeline Computer Solutions, the new owner of the building that’s housed Picos Worldwide on California Street for 21 years, notified the […]
SPEAKING FRANKLY – by Whitman Parker
ONE OF THE BEST THINGS about living in Jacksonville is that you never really face life alone. Our little town has a way of wrapping its arms around people—especially when neighbors step up to help […]