The Scoop
Of Pet Rocks and Prize Schlock – by Carolyn Kingsnorth
An interview with Pet Rock creator, Gary Dahl from the May 2006 Jacksonville Review by then Publisher, Carolyn Kingsnorth
Remember the Pet Rock? This cultural icon of the 1970s still ranks as the fastest-selling and most […]
Next Edition of Book Talks & Wine at South Stage Cellars
On Thursday, April 16 from 6-8 PM at South Stage Cellars Tasting Room, Book Talks & Wine at South Stage features Ashland mystery writer Tim Wohlforth who will read from and discuss his new whodunit, […]
Pony Espresso Expanding Menu & Locations
Much has changed for the better in Jacksonville over the last 20 years and Pony Espresso Café is no exception. It was 1997 and by chance Chris and Kadie Boivin, two newlyweds from Napa, discovered […]
Blue Door Garden Store Has New Digs
Cindi Hickey, owner of Blue Door Garden Store, relocated her quaint retail garden and gift shop in early April to 130 W. California Street. Since 2008, the shop had been located on North 3rd Street, […]
Celebrate the Arts 2015 Cancelled for Courthouse Construction
Over the past 18 years, we have been delighted to have talented artisans presenting at the Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts (CTA) event on the Historic Courthouse grounds. It has been an incredible boost to Jacksonville’s […]
City Council to Honor Wendt and Smith
At its April 7, 2015 City Council meeting, Jacksonville Mayor Paul Becker will honor Clara Wendt and Larry Smith for their many years of public service. The meeting starts at 6 pm at Old City […]
Artist Elaine Witteveen Passes Away at 98
Longtime Jacksonville resident and artist Elaine Witteveen passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the age of 98.
Elaine was born and raised in Chicago and attended the […]
Belles & Beaus Easter Sunday Promenade
On Easter Sunday – April 5, 2015 – Jacksonville’s fashionable favorites will enjoy a Sunday Brunch at Jacksonville Inn before strolling the sidewalks from 2:00-4:00pm in their finest late 1800’s to early 1900’s-style attire. Don’t […]
Cash Donations Needed for Annual Frank Carter Easter Egg Hunt
Organizers of the annual Frank Carter Easter Egg Hunt are in-need of cash donations to help offset increasing event expenses. This year, the fun and famous egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4 […]
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Bigham Knoll Campus is April 23
Ashland Partners, located on the Bigham Knoll campus in Jacksonville is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, April 23 from 10 am to 3:30 pm in the Ballroom. Donors may schedule an […]