The Scoop
Grass Fire in the Woodlands Extinguished Quickly
On August 10, a very hot day with temperatures reaching 99 degrees with low humidity, units from Jacksonville Fire and Oregon Department of Forestry were dispatched to a fire just south of the Beekman Woods. […]
Social Distancing, Parks Style! – by Kristen Sullivan
Most people these days are a bit worried about going back to life as “normal,” but even the most diligent folks are ready to get out of the house and enjoy the end of a […]
Uplifting Times Ahead!
The long-awaited completion of an ADA-compliant elevator is now complete at New City Hall—also known as the Courthouse. The project, which cost approximately $300,000, was funded primarily through the city’s Urban Renewal program. The Review […]
Important News Regarding the August 26, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting
The City of Jacksonville is closely monitoring the COVID-19 developments in Jackson County.
Due to rising cases, and Jackson County recently being added to the State of Oregon watch list, the Planning Commission Hearing scheduled for […]
Live Drive-In Concert at Hanley Farm: “Cars Under the Stars”
August 28 the Southern Oregon Historical Society takes you back to an era when drive-in movies were a popular pastime, but with a modern twist – a live concert performance!
Friday, August 28, Nick Garrett-Powell, lead […]
CANCELED: Jacksonville Rotary’s First-Annual Winery Poker Run
UPDATE, AUGUST 5, 2020 – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Join the Jacksonville Rotary Club for a fun and coronavirus-friendly Poker Run on Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29, from 1:00-7:00pm. Players will purchase a […]
Heroes Work…and Live Here
The large sign outside Pioneer Village that reads, “Heroes Work Here,” should also read “Heroes Live Here,” as evidenced by recent community-spirited work of resident John Howell. Although he and his wife, Jane, have only […]
BFO… we miss you so!
The Britt Festival Orchestra is online for those wishing to revisit some of their favorite performances from past summers with Music Director Teddy Abrams. BFOnline features five recordings, preceded by a discussion about the recorded […]
Fire Station Facelift
Thanks to a $1.34 million grant from the state of Oregon, the Jacksonville fire station will receive an overdue expansion and seismic reinforcement. The scope of the seismic work to the brick 1950’s-ear structure will […]
Digging In: Master Gardener meets Master Climate Protector
How to practice Regenerative Agriculture in your back yard.
We know that reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential if we are to counter the climate change crisis that global warming is imposing on us. We […]