Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Emma Putnam, 10, of McMinnville browses the children’s section at the McMinnville Public Library while holding books from the “Babymouse” graphic novel series and Lemony Snicket. “It’s kinda like the ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ series, but it’s about a mouse and it’s a girl,” she said of “Babymouse.” “It always ends with something going wrong and ending up ridiculous, and it’s really funny. Because it’s like, you love reading about all the bad things that happen. They’re just so good.”

What's Yamhill County reading?

March is National Reading Month, and the News-Register wondered, what is Yamhill County reading? After contacting every library in the county, from the bustling Newberg-Dundee shelves to the quaint one-room ...

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Easter egg hunts planned in April

The Easter bunny and its local helpers — members of service clubs, firefighters, churches, FFA members and others — will be busy Saturday, April 4. Free Easter egg hunts are planned in many ...

Dayton facility assessment firm selected

Dayton City Council unanimously selected Hacker Architects Monday to conduct a facility study that will determine a future home for the city government. Councilors selected Hacker’s $89,000 bid ...

Dayton considering class schedule changes

Changing the class schedule could help Dayton schools address the individual needs of students, Superintendent Amy Fast told school board members Tuesday. She, other administrators and the board discussed ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register file photo##The Dayton footbridge under construction in 2024. A leak in a water line that was part of the bridge project — completed last year — was identified and repaired by city crews over Presidents’ Day weekend. The bridge is still under warranty, likely meaning the incident won’t cost the city.

Dayton water leak keeps crews busy

A water main line break at the Dayton footbridge forced public works staff to work overtime during Presidents’ Day weekend, but the situation had a happy ending for the city. Public Works crews ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Dayton city employees, from left, Dave Rucklos, Rocio Vargas, Rob Walker and Ricci Haworth talk in their new office space in the annex building,

Dayton city hall relocates; Rucklos announces resignation

Dayton City Hall has relocated next door and the new office in the city annex building opened its doors Wednesday after staff moved over the holiday weekend. The relocation from the former city hall at ...

'We run skinny': Sheriff, deputy discuss patrol duties in Dayton

The city of Dayton held a town hall Wednesday to gather community input on a public safety levy tentatively planned for November. In 2022, voters approved the current levy of $1.85 per $1,000 assessed ...

Twin Towers LLC##A digital rendering of the proposed Dayton hotel, as viewed from Second and Ferry streets.

Major hotel planned in downtown Dayton

Developers of a planned five-story, 96-room hotel on Ferry Street in Dayton will resubmit plans following a back-and-forth review process with the city.  Developer Twin Towers LLC (a division of ...

Dayton may relocate city hall employees after flood damage

The city of Dayton is considering moving employees out of city hall following the December basement flooding that renewed concerns about black mold. Flooding occurs annually in the building’s basement, ...

Dayton approves nearly $30 in new and increased monthly fee

Dayton City Council unanimously approved nearly $30 in new monthly fees Monday that will be added to residents’ utility bills starting Jan. 1. Council passed increases to water and sewer rates and ...

Dayton Fire District photo##A Monday morning house fire in Dayton displaced a family of six. The school district is collecting donations.

Fire detroys Dayton family home

Flames were 20 to 30 above the garage of a single-story residence in Dayton when firefighters reached the scene Monday morning, according to Dayton Fire Chief Scott Law. An emergency call was made at ...

Dayton hearing on fees Dec. 1

Dayton residents will have an opportunity to comment on approximately $28 per month in new fees at a public hearing Dec. 1. City Council will hold hearings Monday on the creation of a $12.50 public safety ...

Dayton board to meet Tuesday

The Dayton School Board will discuss the healthy and safe schools plan, along with other issues, when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. The session will be available via Zoom or in person at the district ...

Saga involving Dayton stormwater pipe complicated by location outside city limits

While building a third house on her Ash Street property outside of Dayton city limits, Rose Dodson discovered a drainage pipe running under where a basement was planned. She contacted the city, was given ...

Dayton proceeds with well work despite possible grant funding cut

Dayton City Council on Monday proceeded with two aspects of a well activation project that could nearly double the city’s water supply, but the city may receive less than expected in state funding ...

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