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All JCLS Libraries Closed UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Medford, Oregon (March 16, 2020)—Effective immediately, all branches of Jackson County Library Services are closed until further notice. Currently, public health best practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19 include limiting access to public spaces. […]
Second Britt Presents Announcement Brings More Music and Comedy This Summer
JACKSONVILLE, OR — In the second season announcement for 2020, Britt Presents is adding a variety of popular music artists and a comedian to the summer series line-up with several favorite returning artists. Britt Presents […]
2020 Best of Britt Benefit Features ‘60s and ‘70s Hitmaker-filled Happy Together Tour
MEDFORD, OR – Britt announces the return of the popular Happy Together Tour, who will perform after Best of Britt, an annual summer fundraising event benefiting Britt Education & Engagement, happening Thursday, July 9, 2020.
In […]
UPDATE: CONTEST STILL ON! – Attention Student Artists for McKee Bridge Creativity Contest!
UPDATE APRIL 4, 2020—McKee Bridge Historical Society has postponed McKee Bridge Day, potentially to September 12, but the Creativity Contest for students grades K-8 is ON. Students can email submissions that can be put into […]
Jones Cares Award Makes a Difference
As we reported a few months ago, Jacksonville residents Herstle and Kelly Jones, owners of Jones & Associates Premier Financial Solutions, planned to surprise a lucky recipient with 12 months of mortgage payments as part […]
Iconic Scheffel’s Toy Store For Sale
Linda and Bill Graham, owners of Scheffel’s Toys on California Street, have announced that the store is for sale. Linda remarked, “Wow, thirty years sure flies by when you’re having a good time!” The couple […]
Pot Rack Kitchenware Shop For Sale
After 19 years working in Jacksonville and 10 years in Florence, Oregon, Steve and Joann, owners of the Pot Rack, have decided it’s time to retire. “We have customers come into the store every day […]
Belles & Beaus: Just for Fun and More! – by Sharon Becker
Around the year 2000, a new and different shop opened in Jacksonville. This shop, called “Gussied Up,” captivated our feminine fancies while appealing to our love of Jacksonville history.
Hats! Gorgeous hats, custom-made, with feathers and […]
Mayor Becker Presents Larry Smith with Lifetime Achievement Award
At the February 18, 2020, City Council meeting, Mayor Becker presented Larry Smith with a “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Before a packed house, he recognized Larry as a citizen who, over many years, has worked in […]