Jacksonville

Biennial tag sale to support local initiatives

JACKSONVILLE- The Deerfield Valley Lions will host their biennial tag sale on Sunday, June 1, at the Whitingham Municipal Center, from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine.
The event features housewares, furniture, sporting goods, and other treasures all priced to sell! In addition, home baked...

Fishing derby set for May 17

JACKSONVILLE - The Deerfield Valley Lions Club annual fishing derby will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 9 to 11 am at the Whitingham Municipal Center, at 2948 Vermont Route 100. The brook will be stocked by the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. Barbecue lunch provided to all...

Easter services

The Jacksonville Community and Wilmington Baptist churches are planning Holy Week services and events.
Friday, April 18, at 6 pm, there will be a Good Friday service at the Wilmington Baptist Church. Guest speakers will be Rev. Robert McIntryre, Rev. Rick Gramlin, Rev. Doug LaPlante, and...

The Whitingham Municipal Center, right, and fire department building. File photo

Board looks at ways to mitigate future flood damage in village

By Mike Eldred
WHITINGHAM- Selectboard members met with engineer Jessica Rizio, of MSK Engineering, to discuss flood resiliency options to reduce flood damage in the village of Jacksonville at their regular meeting last week.
The town has already engaged MSK Engineering to design a...

Christopher Ellis Police photo

Murder charges filed in double homicide

JACKSONVILLE- Christopher Daniel Ellis, 54, of Whitingham, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree aggravated murder in Windham Criminal Court Wednesday. He was ordered held without bail by Windham Criminal Court Judge John Treadwell.
The charges against Ellis stem from the...

Chris Roberts, the owner of the Jacksonville General Store, stands behind the bar of Jax on Tap, a new taproom that is attached to the store. Roberts said he wanted to keep the automotive vibe of the former garage. Lauren Harkawik

Jax on Tap on its way to being a new go-to spot in the valley

JACKSONVILLE - People around the valley, and particularly those in Jacksonville, have a new regular spot to drink, dine, and spend time at: Jax on Tap, the new taproom at the Jacksonville General Store.
The taproom is connected to the general store, located in a former garage at what used...

Blueberry Festival bounces back

DEERFIELD VALLEY - The valley’s biggest summer festival, the Blueberry Festival, is back in full swing this year after a few years of limited activities due to the pandemic. It kicks off Friday night in Jacksonville with opening ceremonies and a music and market event. Festivities will continue...

Board nixes occupancy plan, sets new sewer rate

WHITINGHAM - Over the course of two meetings, the Whitingham Selectboard heard concerns about, debated, and ultimately decided against a proposal to bill sewer users based on a building’s maximum occupancy.
The proposal was suggested by board member James Weber at their October 5 meeting...

Mutalo, Penuel, and Nadia Vital in front of the draft horse mural at the Whitingham Municipal Center. The family has come to the United States from central Africa. M. Eldred

Community welcomes refugees

JACKSONVILLE - A family of refugees who arrived here in recent days will not be staying long-term, but were welcomed with open arms. The local volunteer group who helped get them settled will now prepare to welcome another family in the coming months, and will hold a film screening next week as a...

A large crowd gathered at the Whitingham Municipal Center on Wednesday, August 24, debating a controversial ATV ordinance. Photo by Gig Zboray.

Whitingham residents clash with selectboard, ATV club

WHITINGHAM - A controversial ATV ordinance dominated the Whitingham Selectboard meeting Wednesday, August 24, as residents debated with the Jack Pines Pirates ATV club and the board.
Jack Pines’ president Joe Berard told attendees the plan was to allow ATV use from Lone Pine Road to...