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Awen Winecraft Opens Tasting Room at McCully House
Awen Winecraft is excited to announce the opening of their first tasting room, the “Inspiration Station,” in late February at the historic McCully House at 240 E. California Street. The location offers both indoor and […]
TouVelle House Reopens!
James Soule and Kristin Bria are the new innkeeper-owners of the famed TouVelle House, set for a soft reopening this March. The couple, formerly of the Napa/SF Bay Area closed on the property in June. […]
Climate Conscious Fire Recovery: The Role of Local Cities and Oregon’s Energy Trust
As residents of Bear Creek Valley build back after September’s disastrous Almeda Fire, we recognize that this fire disaster is not likely to be a unique event. Although weather conditions that day may have been […]
My Experience as a COVID-19 Vaccine Guinea Pig – By Carl Seger, M.D., Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
When the first vaccines for COVID-19 were being developed, I signed up to participate locally in the Moderna trial. My decision to roll up my sleeve and get the shot was based on two things: […]
PIONEER VILLAGE HONORED AMONG TOP SENIOR COMMUNITIES IN THE NATION – NAMED “CARING STAR OF 2021” FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Positive Consumer Ratings Led to Industry-Leading Distinction from Caring.com
JACKSONVILLE, OR — February 2021 — Pioneer Village is pleased to announce it has been selected as a 2021 Caring Star for service excellence in senior living. […]
Ray’s Market to be Employee-Owned
C&K Market moves to employee ownership through ESOP Trust – Decision strengthens commitment to customers, employees and communities
Medford, OR. January 25, 2021: C&K Market, an independent chain of grocery stores in Oregon and California, completed […]
Climate Action 2021: Obstacles and Opportunities viewed through the lens of the 2020 Election
We greet 2021 with optimism. The reason for optimism is that, as of January 20th:
- We will have a federal administration that accepts science and acknowledges the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We will […]
Bella Union Receives $500 Prize in Rotary Campaign
The Jacksonville-Applegate Rotary Club was pleased to award $500 to the Bella Union Restaurant as part of the club’s Rotary Loves Jacksonville campaign.
In order to promote shopping locally through the holiday season, Rotarians and local […]
Join JWA’s Annual Scotch Broom Pull
Please join members of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association for the annual Scotch Broom pull. We’ve been doing this for about 15 years, and it’s now become a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, […]
A Tribute to Margaret Lyon – by Mike McClain
Sensational Seniors – February 2021
Margaret Lyon was born in Wray, Colorado on October 5, 1937 and left this world in Jacksonville, Oregon on December 27, 2020. After attending school for twelve years in Wray, Margaret […]