The Scoop
Worth the Wait: The Pot Rack Changes Hands
Just about 15 years ago, on a crisp fall day in Jacksonville, Erika Bishop pushed her 2-year-old son downtown for a cup of coffee at the GoodBean and then over to her favorite kitchenware store, […]
Wreath Making at Hanley Farm: Date Change
For Immediate Release: November 16, 2020—With the escalation of the coronavirus in Jackson County, we’ve had to make the decision to change the date of Hanley Farm’s Wreath Making event originally scheduled for November 28. […]
Voter Initiative JACK 19-02 for a Ban on the Display of Wild and Exotic Animals in Jackson County
Jacksonville, OR: Over 3,800 registered Jackson County voters from all parts of the county signed a voter initiative this year to ban the use of elephants and other wild and exotic animals for commercial displays, […]
Rotary Campaign Supports Local Businesses
Fires, a pandemic, and more fires have created a tough situation for our local businesses. Without as many tourists as usual, it’s up to those of us who love the character of downtown Jacksonville to […]
Jacksonville Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale Is On – With Pre-orders Only
In this strange year, we all are working to keep an even keel while needing to do things somewhat differently. For many years, the Jacksonville Garden Club has offered beautiful holiday arrangements to grace homes […]
New Jacksonville Woodlands Trail Maps Are Here – by Kandee McClain
It is hot off the press! The new and updated Jacksonville Woodlands Association’s (JWA) trail map is now available. At this time, the maps can be found at Woodlands trailheads and Jacksonville’s Visitor Center. In […]
A Corona-copia of Gratitude – by Gates McKibbin
I’ve heard from every corner of Jacksonville and the greater Rogue Valley that 2020 has been one of the most difficult years ever. With that in mind, I thought the Thanksgiving season was the right […]
Helen Hein Celebrates 101st Birthday at Pioneer Village
JACKSONVILLE, OR – October 2020 – Pioneer Village held a very special party this week to celebrate Helen Hein turning 101-years-old. Hein, a resident of Pioneer Village was able to have a safe distance celebration […]
Additional COVID-19 Emergency Business Grants Available Now
Medford, Oregon – Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. (SOREDI) is pleased to announce that additional COVID-19 Emergency Business Grants are available now throughout Jackson and Josephine Counties. Time is limited for the deployment of […]
Road Work Ahead!
Residents in the Westmont/Mary Ann Drive neighborhood are advised that a road paving project will be underway on Tuesday, October 6-Friday, October 9,2020. Mary Ann Drive & Highway 238 up the hill to the Westmont […]