Medics respond to vehicle vs. pedestrian crash near library
Medics are responding to a crash involving a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on West Second Street near the McMinnville Public Library. The initial call at 3:35 p.m. indicated the pedestrian was injured. ...
Carr leaving Mac Water & Light
The McMinnville Water & Light board has scheduled a special meeting for 7 a.m. Wednesday to discuss policies, procedures, standards and criteria for the recruitment of a new general manager to replace ...
Museum landlord facing SEC probe, financial woes
One of the two principal landlords at McMinnville’s Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is facing a federal Securities and Exchange Commission investigation and accompanying financial difficulties, ...
Jail death suit settled for $5 million
Yamhill County has reached a $5 million settlement with the estate of a jail beating victim who died after several hours of crying out in vain for help from jail deputies. Jed Hawk Myers, 34, died May ...
Remembering the victims
When Melissa Gates first entertained the idea of hosting a gathering to memorialize victims of a May 2016 street racing crash north of McMinnville on Highway 99W, she thought the best meeting location ...
Pancake breakfast serves as community reunion [w/ video]
AMITY — The scent of grilled ham and fresh pancakes wafted through city park, as locals were joined by visitors in gathering for Amity’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Antique Car Show. Lines ...
Planners craft new cell tower guidelines
The McMinnville Planning Commission on Thursday fashioned new guidelines for construction and operation of cellphone transmission towers. The guidelines, still subject to approval at a public hearing, ...
Atticus Hotel lands celebrated PDX chef
When the Atticus Hotel opens in downtown McMinnville next spring, the ground floor will feature a restaurant conceived by one of Portland’s most celebrated chefs. John Gorham, who opened the Spanish-themed ...
The nuts and bolts of coaching
Former deputy district attorney’s home turned into mechanics shop to boost success of robotics team
Arrests & Citations: July 21, 2017
YAMHILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Daniel Taylor Anglin, 27, Lafayette, July 19, probation violation; booked into the Yamhill County Jail without bail. Levi Marya Boen, 28, Willamina, July 19, fail ...
Mac Water & Light honors Haugeberg
The McMinnville Water & Light Commission honored its former attorney, David Haugeberg, for more than 40 years of service at its Tuesday night meeting.It noted Haugeberg’s law firm, Haugeberg, ...
Yamhill Fire District awarded tribal grants
YAMHILL — The Yamhill Fire District has been awarded grants from the Grand Ronde and Siletz tribes together totaling more than $5,000. The Grand Ronde Tribe awarded the district a Spirit Mountain ...
DUII enforcement continues in Carlton
CARLTON — Police are continuing targeted patrols to keep motorists from driving under the influence of intoxicants. Carlton police stopped 15 drivers during the extra patrols in June. Ten were given ...
Sheriff’s office receives traffic enforcement grant
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded an Oregon Department of Transportation safety grant. It will fund enhanced traffic enforcement in an effort to curb serious crashes. The department ...
Sheriff’s office to stage town hall on dog control
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office plans to hold a town hall at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 to discuss changes it is making in the county’s dog control program. The session will be held in the McMinnville ...
