MailTribune.com Headlines: Jacksonville, Oregon

LUBA finds Nunan noise limits stricter than state law

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:12 EST

JACKSONVILLE — Noise limitations placed on outdoor weddings at the Nunan Estate are stricter than state regulations, Oregon's Land Use Board of Appeals said in a ruling on the appeal of a city conditional use permit that governs the events.

SOHS plans face scrutiny at Jacksonville forum

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:55 EST

JACKSONVILLE — A jittery group of 100 history lovers expressed dismay Wednesday night at selling off the U.S. Hotel, closing down the Jacksonville Museum and moving the Southern Oregon Historical Society's operations out of this tourist town.

History plan divides Jacksonville

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:44 EST

JACKSONVILLE — With a Chihuahua in each of their laps, Creswell residents Evelyn and Lynn Walter recounted their first visit to Jacksonville and say their fondness for its history runs deep.

Any new group that tends landmarks will be pressed

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:30 EST

A newly formed historical society faces an uphill battle to reopen Jacksonville's museum, the Beekman House and other historic buildings.

SOHS plans Jacksonville exodus

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:30 EST

The financially strapped Southern Oregon Historical Society may pull out of Jacksonville and leave the care of historic landmarks to another organization so it can continue to safeguard Jackson County's history and the million artifacts in its collection.

Jacksonville residents question city's house purchase

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:10 EST

JACKSONVILLE — Residents and some City Council members were surprised to learn Tuesday that the city had purchased a house for a police station without identifying a source of funding.

Jacksonville Council to discuss loan proposal

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:01 EST

JACKSONVILLE — A plan to borrow $380,000 from the town's Historic Preservation Fund to purchase a home for conversion to a police station has come under fire.