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City Snapshot – September 2023
City Council, August 1, 2023—Tony Hess Awarded—Mayor Bowen presented Tony Hess with the 2022 Doug Newman Memorial Award on behalf of the Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The award […]
Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville Presented 7 Recommendations to City Council – by Cindy Rasmussen
Jacksonville Review – September 2023
In keeping with our policy of full transparency, our group, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville, presented Mayor Donna Bowen, City Administrator Jeff Alvis, and Councilor Ken Gregg, a set of seven […]
RV Lions Club Presents Wine Walk Event
The Rogue Valley Lions Club is pleased to present our first-annual Central Point Wine Walk on Saturday, September 30, from 4-7pm. This fun event is designed so you can enjoy tasting wines of 10 or […]
It’s Time for the First-Annual Jacksonville 1851 Gold Rush Run/Walk – by Peggy Dover
Gather your family and friends and lace up your sneakers. It’s time for the first Jacksonville 1851 Gold Rush Run/Walk in the Jacksonville Woodlands, with 10K, 5K, and 2K course options. The Jacksonville Chamber of […]
Linda Davis Receives Award – by Belita Palu-ay
Jacksonville Review – September 2023
Linda Davis, Jacksonville’s Firewise Coordinator, received the highest honor granted to a civilian by Oregon’s Office of the State Fire Marshall for her extensive volunteer work throughout Jacksonville. The Silver Sparky […]
Salvation Army Expands Cooling Stations Services Due to Extreme Weather Advisory
In response to the extreme heat weather advisory and the urgent need for relief in the community, The Salvation Army Medford is proud to announce the expansion of its cooling station services to include a […]
Forest Park Fire Hazard Reduction – by Bob Budesa and Chris Johnson, Forest Park Volunteers
Through a State Fire Marshall grant secured by Fire Chief, Wayne Painter, the City of Jacksonville was able to hire Civil West Engineering Services to oversee a contract with Grayback Forestry, Inc. to perform fuel […]
Little White Bird (Book) Released!
Bonnie Dunlap, a cosmetologist at Jacksonville Beauty Salon has released, “Little White Bird,” a potent testimony of faith. Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Bonnie’s new book shares a deeply private experience in hope of empowering […]
Trotting Fox Boutique Has New Owners
Trotting Fox Boutique, located at 155 N. 3rd Street in downtown Jacksonville, has new owners—Ramin and Serena Dadkhah. After starting the business several years ago, former owner, Helena Lopez, retired and sold the business. The […]
Lace ‘Em Up – New Gold Rush Run is On!
Calling all runners and outdoor enthusiasts—the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a new outdoor event for the whole family! Our 1851 Gold Rush Trail Run/Walk will be held on the morning of […]