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Jacksonville kicks off new year with new chamber leadership
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Ore. " Jacksonville is entering the new year with new leadership at the Chamber of Commerce and momentum from what leaders say was a record-breaking holiday season. The town's Victorian Christmas celebration drew thousands of visitors, featuring 61 parade entries and…...
3rd Annual Jacksonville Parade of Inns
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (157+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Ore. " One of the things that makes Jacksonville so charming is its collection of inns and bed and breakfasts. The Chamber of Commerce is putting on its third annual Parade of Inns. During this event, you get to explore…...
Gold Beach officer sued for excessive force in 2024 shooting
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (380+ words) GOLD BEACH, Ore. " Sharon Johnston-Corson is suing Officer Kenneth Moore and the City of Gold Beach in U. S. District Court for the District of Oregon, Medford Division. The complaint, filed earlier this month, details how Moore allegedly shot Johnston-Corson in the…...
Jacksonville's Victorian Christmas begins with tree lighting and Santa
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (375+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Ore. " It's that time of year for joy and cheer, and no one does Christmas quite like Jacksonville. Every shop along California Street is decked out in garland and Santa hats, trolley tours roll by every thirty minutes, and…...
Police standoff in Jacksonville, one injured
1+ week, 1+ day ago (166+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Ore. " Jacksonville police were on the scene in a standoff with a barricaded, armed individual on the 400 block of Oak Street in Jacksonville on Friday afternoon. According to the Jacksonville Police Department, the barricaded subject was wanted for assault…...
Jacksonville Cemetery becomes home to region's only wind phone
1+ week, 4+ day ago (438+ words) NBC5 News Reporter Ethan Quin is an Emmy-nominated multi-media journalist. He grew up in Northern California and has worked and lived across the country as a photographer and editor. Ethan graduated from Full Sale University with a BS in Film Studies....
Jacksonville residents prepare for possible evacuations
10+ mon, 9+ hour ago (164+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Ore. " Some Jacksonville residents were preparing this afternoon for evacuation orders that could come their way due to the Upper Applegate fire rapidly spreading. The Chevron on highway 238 heading into Jacksonville saw an influx of people filling up their…...
Haunted Walking Tours return to Jacksonville this weekend
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (100+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Ore. " Looking for a spooky experience close to home? Jacksonville has you covered this weekend with its popular Haunted History Tours, hosted by Historic Jacksonville. Taking place Friday and Saturday, the guided walking tours offer a chilling glimpse into…...
Jacksonville City Council on potential pedestrian plaza after public survey
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (171+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Ore. " The Jacksonville City Council discussed what to do with a proposed plaza after receiving public feedback. One of the two options is to make it a permanent pedestrian plaza on North 3rd Street off of California Street. This would…...
Piece of historic downtown Jacksonville for sale, last developable property
1+ year, 2+ week ago (195+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Ore. "A "For Sale" sign popping up on California Street in Jacksonville has neighboring business owners excited for the future of the most charming small town in Oregon. Listed for $1. 5 Million, the property was the former location for Rasmussen…...