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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 […]
Indulge in Oregon’s Finest: Oregon Wine Experience
Oregon’s premier summer destination for indulging in our state’s top-tier varietal selections and gourmet culinary creations—is fast approaching! With over 100 participating Oregon wineries, Oregon Wine Experience® (OWE) is a five-day charity event benefiting healthcare […]
New Wine Trolley in Town – by Peggy Dover
Jacksonville pioneer Peter Britt would be proud to witness the booming success of the local wine industry. In 1858 he decided that wine grapes might do well in the region, along with pears and peaches. […]
Winter World-Class Chamber Music in Jacksonville
The formation of Jacksonville OR Friends of Classical Music, a non-profit organization, was first publically announced in the June issue of the Jacksonville Review. We now have a website as shown below. Enter jorfcm.org into […]
Phase 1 Action Plan to Stop the Speeders – by Cindy Rasmussen, Citizens for a Safer Jacksonville
Summer greetings to all our residents and visitors! When I first stood before the City Council in February of this year, I had no idea that my serious concerns about speeding in town were so […]