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Fifth Annual Beekeepers Ball
The Fifth Annual Beekeepers Ball is the autumn 2016 event not to miss! On Saturday, November 12th, 2016 at 7:00pm, doors will open at the Bigham Knoll Ballroom, 525 East E St in Historic Jacksonville. […]
In Support of the New Charter – by Steve Casaleggio
I was privileged to act as secretary in drafting the proposed, new Jacksonville charter. As the time for voters to cast ballots approaches, I must respond to some misconceptions about the new charter.
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Please Help Jacksonville Community Center Raise $40,000 for Challenge Grant by December 1st
A $40,000 challenge grant from the Collins Foundation was awarded to Jacksonville Community Center (JCC) on August 11th, 2016. Cynthia Addams, Collins Foundation CEO stated, “The Jacksonville community residents’ dreams of a new, expanded center… […]
In Support of Mayor Paul Becker!
From Whitman Parker, Publisher Jacksonville Review and Southern Oregon Wine Scene
The case for re-electing Paul Becker is simple: For six years, Paul Becker has been an excellent mayor, demonstrating a keen ability to listen to […]
Election 2016: Meet the Candidates for Jacksonville City Council
The Candidates were asked: If elected to the Jacksonville City Council, what do you hope to accomplish over the next four years?
Steve Casaleggio – Candidate for City Council
To introduce: I’m Steve Casaleggio, candidate for […]
Election 2016: Meet the Candidates for Jacksonville Mayor
The Candidates were asked: Why are you running? What do you hope to accomplish over the next 4 years?
Mayor Paul Becker – Incumbent
To begin, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, the […]
Saige Bostwick Receives National Honor
On August 5, 2016, the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Saige Bostwick, a 17-year-old junior at Cascade Christian High School, was selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The […]
Victorian Mourning Customs at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House
JACKSONVILLE, OR – The Victorians created elaborate rituals around the passing of a loved one. Death was considered part of life’s texture, giving it essential meaning. Join Historic Jacksonville at the 1873 Beekman House between […]
What is the Boogeyman’s Bride’s Deep, Dark, Secret?
Three haunting nights in October, Hanley Farm hosts the “The Boogeyman’s Bride,” presented by the Southern Oregon Historical Society and the Crater High School Renaissance Academy. Lantern-bearers lead groups through the farm’s dark corn field […]
October 2016 Jacksonville Haunted History Tours
Join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, for the final Jacksonville Haunted History walking tours of the season. These tours have been so popular that we’re now offering five tours […]