The Scoop
A Reason to Be Happy – by City Councilor Mike McClain
Like many of you I had many reasons to approach this Christmas season with angst and disappointment, especially given the ravages of Covid-19 and a United States divided like we have not seen since the […]
SOCAN’s 2022 Master Climate Protector
“This is a life-changing course. It helped me move from … paralysis to empowerment and to action.” Thus commented a recent graduate of SOCAN’s Master Climate Protector course.
Declining snowpack and summer rainfall, ongoing western drought, […]
“Kindness” a Guide for Humans by Frank De Luca Ph.D
Book Review by Ginna BB Gordon, Artist/Author/Publisher
“I did not know
The rude cashier’s son
Was expelled from school yesterday
I did not know
The careless driver who pulled in front of me
Just got word that his wife was in […]
SOCCA 2022 Chinese New Year Celebration Canceled
The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association, SOCCA, will not be presenting the Chinese New Year celebration in Jacksonville in February, 2022, Year of the Tiger. This decision was based on multiple factors, including the unpredictability […]
Angel Tree Toy Drive at Brodie Dental
Every year, dozens of caring businesses participate in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive program to brighten the lives of families here in the Rogue Valley. Last year, the Salvation Army partnered with the […]
Christmas on a Covered Bridge: Holiday Celebrations at McKee Bridge
McKee Bridge Historical Society will once again dress up McKee Bridge with greenery, garland and glistening lights to celebrate the 2021 holidays. Star Ranger Station and the 1936 community kitchen at the picnic grounds will […]
Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale is December 3
December is a special time of year in Jacksonville as the town decorates and lights up for the holiday season. The Jacksonville Garden Club is happy to announce that the annual Holiday Greens Sale will […]
City of Jacksonville Code Update Process – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – December 2021/January 2022
Over the years, the City of Jacksonville’s Development Code was revised multiple times by multiple authors to reflect the changing of the community. However, with so many […]
Find Elegant Comfort & Style at Trotting Fox Boutique – by Peggy Dover
Since Helena and Marc Lopez’ move to Southern Oregon from Escondido last October, despite Covid setbacks, business plans for her new store, Trotting Fox Boutique, have clipped along nicely—as if they were meant to happen.
“I […]
From Climate Protection to Climate Action
Graduates of the Southern Oregon Climate Action Now Master Climate Protector (MCP) course are certified when they turn their understanding about climate science into action by promoting understanding in the community or promoting real greenhouse […]