County feels financial crunch
The county budget committee faced some tough decisions this week, as members tried to divide up increasingly tight funds without using up all of the reserves the county maintains against future needs. The ...
Volunteer supports learning about food, agricultural past
Many people have forgotten where their food comes from, said Cynthia Christensen, head of the education department at the Yamhill Valley Heritage Center. She dedicated her volunteer time to reminding ...
Paper Gardens literary contest event May 9
The Paper Gardens literary contest will honor writers chosen for this year’s book at an event Thursday, May 9, in the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg. Door will open at 6:30 ...
Commissioners authorize grant applications, chip seal contract
Yamhill County Commissioners on Thursday approved a contract for the annual chip-sealing road projects, to Sierra Santa Fe Corporation, for $917,770. They also authorized HHS Director Lindsey Manfrin ...
Arrests & Citations: May 3, 2024
YAMHILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Danielle Dee Williams, 46, McMinnville, April 29, McMinnville Municipal Court hold/three counts; booked into the Yamhill County Jail without bail. Geoffrey Allen ...
County to resume economic development grants
Yamhill County is reviving its economic development grant program, which has been paused since 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the federal CARES and ARPA grant funds. The county receives video ...
Calendar of Quirk: Spinning some cool grooves of quirk throughout Yamhill County
Calendar of Quirk takes a spin around Yamhill County this week, south to north and then west, from Amity to Dundee and Yamhill, over to Grand Ronde: April 29 In Amity City Park, a metal sign nailed to ...
City schedules stormwater meeting for May 9
The City of McMinnville is hosting a “community learning session” on the development of a stormwater utility on May 9. City staff and an advisory committee have been working on a proposal ...
Master Gardeners will sell plants this weekend
Yamhill County Master Gardeners will host its annual plant sale Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds in McMinnville. Admission is free. Vegetable starts, flowers, other ...
Student from Kosovo organizes chess tournament to benefit local food pantry
The mezzanine of Mac Market serves both as a quiet place and frequently as an event space. Sunday, April 28, at 11 a.m. a few folks with laptops or there to share conversation made way for a crowd ready ...
Along the Street: Homeward Bound Pets hires new director
Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society has hired a new director, Casey Shook. She replaces Ronnie Vostinak, who moved to another state. She had been director of the humane society since November 2016. Vostinak ...
New mercantile Nash & Nichol to open on Third
Nash & Nichol, a new “modern mercantile” carrying varied items for the home and lifestyle, will open Saturday, May 4. The shop is the creation of two women who’ve owned separate ...
Photos: Linfield Ohana
The spirit of welcome was found in food, culture and plenty of dance in the 51st annual Linfield University Lu’au and Ho’ike, Saturday, April 27, in Rutschman Fieldhouse and Ted Wilson Gymnasium.
Fire District appoints budget committee
The McMinnville Fire District Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of five budget committee members at a meeting Thursday. Seven candidates took part in panel interviews with staff ...
Local medical professionals speak out for Public Health
Pediatricians, family medicine doctors and other medical professionals from across the county are asking the county commissioners to reconsider their decision to ban Public Health from promoting vaccines ...
