Towery to wrap up tenure early; council to hear update on 'McMinnville Landing'
City Manager Jeff Towery may be leaving McMinnville sooner than later, as city council will vote Tuesday on an agreement to move back his final day from Sept. 2 to July 16. Towery is leaving to become ...
Cashman weapons charge will be retried
Dillon Cashman is set to receive a new trial following the opinion of the Oregon Court of Appeals. A 12-member jury found Cashman guilty of six counts of unlawful use of a weapon in May 2023, almost 11 ...
Amity council considers sites for new library, civic center
During its most recent work session, Amity City Council debated the merits and pitfalls of potential new locations for Amity’s new civic center and library. City Administrator Nathan Frarck requested ...
Lafayette mayor, Sheriff to host youth safety town hall
Lafayette community leaders are gathering to discuss the worsening issue of unruly behavior among youth, and solutions to the issue. Lafayette Mayor Hilary Malcomson and Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott ...
‘Everything’s gorgeous’ at busy Carlton Fun Days
Carlton’s annual summer Fun Days kicked off Friday with local vendors, a corn ole tournament, and live music. Under summer sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s, the two-day celebration filled ...
Banker Jon Johnson retires after enjoyable career
Citizens Bank Vice President and McMinnville Branch Manager Jon Johnson has enjoyed his career in banking and the opportunities he’s had while working in McMinnville. Johnson retired at the end ...
Memory Lane/Vintage NR: July 3, 2025
A look back at Yamhill County news 10 years ago - Because of the extreme fire danger, Amity Police Officer James Clark told the city council Wednesday night the department “will not tolerate” ...
Jeb Bladine: Politics deals defeat to news-sustaining plan
Initially slim hopes of sustaining Oregon newsrooms with “big tech” dollars sprouted with 2025 evolution of SB 686 in the Oregon Legislature. Tuesday, those hopes were dashed after a flurry ...
Wolf dog custody request denied
McMinnville resident Sandra Atwood’s attempt to retrieve her two dogs from impound was dismissed by the Circuit Court last month. Atwood was originally charged with 22 counts stemming from a March ...
Grant funds help start literacy camp in Sheridan
The Sheridan School District received a $149,000 grant for a summer literacy camp at Falconer-Chapman School. The camp runs from July 7 to Aug. 1, and focuses on literacy for first to eighth graders. ...
Carlton woman cuts through parade blockade, charged with reckless driving
Kellie Manning, 58, was cited for reckless driving by the Carlton Police after allegedly driving around parade blockades at Carlton Fun Days on Saturday, June 28. At the time of the incident, the parade ...
Lafayette marks patriotic Fourth
Lafayette will celebrate the Fourth of July Friday with a picnic and activities that include a “Liberty Walk to the Park.” Lafayette Community Action Team, or LCAT, is hosting the activities ...
Sheridan road construction Thursday
A culvert replacement on Evans Street in Sheridan will take place on Thursday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers should stay alert and expect delays. On Tuesday, July 8, the city will also be doing ...
AI tech to assist with smoke monitoring
Wildfire smoke detection assisted by artificial intelligence is slated to expand its coverage in Yamhill County. The Board of Commissioners will vote Thursday to allow the University of Oregon to install ...
