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Jacksonville Curb Ramp Upgrades Coming – by Gary Leaming, Public Information Officer, ODOT
Jacksonville’s creaky boardwalks of yesteryear are today’s concrete sidewalks. But for people with disabilities, Jacksonville’s streets remain difficult to navigate, harkening back to when the streets were dirt during summer and a muddy mess during […]
Matching Gift Will Help Relaunch in a Post-Covid World– by Sue Miler, JCC Board President
Update from Jacksonville Community Center – May 2021
At the Jacksonville Community Center, we are excited to be offering more programming as vaccination rates increase and infection levels decline. Now, after the hurdles […]
Pony Espresso Cafe: Where Coffee and Community Meet – by Matthew Katzenson
Shop Small Jacksonville – May 2021
Almost any time of day you will see people hanging out on the deck or waiting in the drive through lane at Pony Espresso Café. Located on N. Fifth Street, […]
Marge Wall Cookbook Lending Library Launches at The Pot Rack
Marge Wall, the owner of Country Quilts here in Jacksonville was passionate about quilting. It turns out, she was also passionate about cooking.
This past Christmas, Marge passed away. Her daughter Debbie was tasked with clearing […]
Navigating the Current – by Sue Miler, JCC Board President
Update from Jacksonville Community Center – April 2021
As we reflect on the past year at the Jacksonville Community Center, the image that comes to mind is a river. On its journey, the river may encounter […]
Supporting Small Businesses Supports All of Us – by Matthew Katzenson
Shop Small Jacksonville – April 2021
Think about this idea. Every time you pick up a cup of coffee from Pony Espresso or you buy a gift from Farmhouse Treasures or order a book you are […]
Art Presence Art Center Open Saturdays & Sundays in March!
During the month of March, Art Presence Art Center will change its “OPEN” days to Saturday and Sunday, rather than Friday and Saturday.
The hours will remain the same, 12 to 5 PM.
Come see us and […]
Know Where You Are – by Fire Chief Wayne Painter & Bob Budesa
“Help…I’ve fallen and broken my ankle. Can you send help?”
“Where are you?”
“Uh…”
We all know that this conversation doesn’t have to take place if you take a few precautions.
I would say the first precaution to take […]
Come Celebrate the Shamrock in Jacksonville!
Spring is in the air and it’s time to celebrate! Enjoy some Irish shenanigans at Jacksonville’s St. Patrick’s Day event, Celebrate the Shamrock on Saturday, March 13, beginning at noon.
Shop our stores in town for […]
Jacksonville Kiwanis Club Merger
After being the Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville since being chartered in 1974, the Club has decided to merge with the Table Rock Club of Central Point who is celebrating their 30th anniversary. Kiwanis focuses on […]