Jacksonville News

The unique noise filling our woodlands south of Jacksonville last Sunday morning sounded like a beaver grating his buck teeth against the grain of a tree.

By Steven Sandberg A November 2, 2009 A NEAR JACKSONVILLE, Ore. - Two Medford teenagers are recovering after a recreational vehicle accident Sunday night.

By Andrea Calcagno A November 3, 2009 A JACKSONVILLE, Ore. -- Jacksonville is looking to make changes to its citywide noise ordinance.

Imagine paintings of cakes with pigment as thick and rich as frosting. There'll be cake on the walls - 50 cakes by 50 artists - as Medford's Rogue Gallery & Art Center kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration January 20.

OK, I've heard just about enough arguing from both sides about the meals tax and, as usual, it looks as if nobody's thinking outside the " box" but yours truly.

Following the indictment of its producer and host, the Rogue Valley Television show "Wilde Life" has been suspended by Southern Oregon University.

Southern Oregon University has stopped airing the Rogue Valley Community Television show "Wilde Life" because of the indictments of its producer and host.

Former classmates Bob Trappe and Don Frame look over photos of Tigard Union High School at their 65th class reunion.

OR-GOV: Bill Bradbury and his Segway Politics can be tough on your body. The days are long, with many hours often spent on your feet, talking to the public.

A few well-placed plants along a ribbon of freshly strewn gravel may become the newest solution in a pollution-busting effort to keep Interstate 5 motorists' oil from mixing with wild salmon's water.

A day after the three Democratic gubernatorial candidates made their first joint appearance at the party's "Summit" conference in Sunriver, the trio had an encore performance Monday at the Jackson County Democrats' fall fundraiser in Jacksonville after the original keynote speaker fell ill with flu-like symptoms.

I own Ashland Grilla Bites restaurant on the plaza. I'm extremely grateful and blessed for three successful years in business and for all of the friendly locals and visitors who walk through our doors.

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. -- Budget Travel magazine has named this Southern Oregon town of 2,750 in a top 10 list of "coolest small towns," labelling it "a refuge from the tourist whirl of Napa." The article suggests that the gold-rush town is now running on liquid gold in the form of wine from 17 local wineries.

KDRV Staff A October 19, 2009 A JACKSONVILLE, Ore. - Three gubernatorial candidates appeared in Jacksonville Tuesday for the Jackson County Democrats Fall Fundraiser.

Local travel expert Anne McAlpin wants donations of lightly used, old-style luggage for foster care kids.

Central Point's Lillie Belle Farms has been named one of the Top 10 North American-based chocolatiers by Dessert Professional magazine.

Daniel Townsend loved the freedom of flying and left behind a long list of family members who wanted him to take them on a helicopter ride.

William Christopher Parenti-Corwin, 20, of the 6300 block of North Fifth Street, Jacksonville.

The Stagecoach Saloon is a warm, friendly place to quaff a draft beer and indulge in a round of pool and shuffleboard while keeping track of your favorite sports on a big-screen TV.

Opponents of the 5 percent Ashland meals tax say it violates Oregon's tax-free reputation, drains the town's lifeblood of jobs and tourist dollars and should be allowed to expire next year.