Dayton will keep regular class schedule, for now
Dayton School Board agreed with Superintendent Amy Fast’s recommendation for the district to continue its regular seven-period day at the high school next year. At their Tuesday night meeting, board ...
School districts face tough choices as they budget for 2026-27
As school districts prepare budgets for the 2026-27 academic year, educators are worrying about how to balance available funding against rising costs. Administrators say they are looking ahead, as well, ...
The deep roots of Liberty
“May this Liberty Tree stand as a testament to our shared devotion to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for generations to come,” attendees said in unison at the Liberty Tree dedication ...
Dayton crime rate steady, traffic issues top target
Crime rates in the city of Dayton were similar year-over-year with upticks in fraud and runaway cases, according to Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott. Traffic stops remain the largest enforcement target, ...
ODOT says Dayton road safe despite house crashes
In the last five years, two neighboring homes along Highway 221 in Dayton have been struck by vehicles — one of them twice. However, state officials say no additional safety measures are currently ...
Dayton Fire addresses complaints against chief
The Dayton Fire District Board agreed Monday, during a special meeting, to schedule a meeting with Chief Scott Law to discuss recently submitted complaints, following an executive session. Before entering ...
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 ...
Easter egg hunts planned this weekend
The Easter bunny and its local helpers — members of service clubs, firefighters, churches, FFA members and others — will be busy Saturday, April 4.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...