Judge denies continuance in former Yamhill fire chief case
The criminal trial for a former Yamhill fire chief will remain as scheduled, Oct. 14-16, after Judge Ladd Wiles yesterday denied a motion for continuance filed by the defense. Trampas Shane Bergstrom, ...
County moves to eliminate trail from transportation projects list
A late agenda addition concerning the future of the Yamhelas Westsider Trail drew backlash from residents at Thursday’s Yamhill County Board of Commissioners hearing. The board voted 2-1 (with Commissioner ...
YOOP participants learn construction skills while helping rebuild Carlton sidewalks
On East Main Street in Carlton, old sidewalks have been pulled up and new ones installed throughout August and September. “I had no idea it was this complicated to build sidewalks,” Michael ...
Carlton set to adopt new transportation plan
The Carlton Planning Commission on Sept. 8 recommended adoption of a new Transportation System Plan (TSP) that prioritizes improvements to two “problematic” intersections on Main Street and ...
Carlton PD issues criminal citation for dog attack
A Carlton man faces a misdemeanor charge and three violations after an alleged dog attack on Saturday, Sept. 13. At about 4:30 p.m., Carlton Police Department Officer Micah Steeves was flagged down by ...
Tendril opens new tasting room
Tendril Wine Cellars, which produces the Tendril and Child’s Play labels, has opened a new wine tasting room adjacent to its winemaking facility in Carlton. Tony Rynders and his wife, Diane Simpson, ...
GFU students help Carlton improve park during Serve Day
A dozen George Fox University students joined Carlton city workers to plant grass seed, remove non-native plants and improve wildlife habitat at a new park on South Seventh Street on Wednesday, the school’s ...
Carlton Crush returns after hiatus
The popular Carlton Crush harvest festival will return to Ladd Park from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, following a two-year hiatus. The festival involves a grape stomping competition for teams of ...
Youths charged in Carlton break-ins
The Carlton Police Department arrested two juveniles on Aug. 27 following incidents of burglary and criminal mischief at the Tequila Burrito Bar in Carlton and Yamhill-Carlton Elementary School. At 11:18 ...
Commissioners OK alcohol sales at farm stands
A contested permit to allow alcohol sales at two rural farm stands was approved by the Yamhill County Board of Commissions Thursday after a condition was added to ensure the sales stay a secondary use. Property ...
CPR refresher offered
Yamhill Neighborhood Association will host a CPR and AED Refresher Class Saturday, Sept. 6, in the Yamhill Methodist Church, 195 S. Laurel St. The free class will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will host ...
Alcohol sales at farm stands back before commissioners
A two-year legal battle over adding alcohol sales to two farm stands will be back before the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners Thursday, Aug. 21, following a remand from higher courts. Property owner ...
Carlton PD continues seat belt enforcement
The Carlton Police Department continues seat belt enforcement patrol in August thanks to a grant from Oregon Impact and Oregon Department of Transportation. CPD officers will be deployed throughout the ...
Stopping By: Colby's chickens
FFA member from YC succeeds at county fair in ‘whole new adventure’ in poultry
Moisture helps stop Hwy. 47 fire from spreading
A wildland fire that shut down Highway 47 between Yamhill and Gaston Tuesday evening was sparked when hay being hauled suddenly ignited. Yamhill Fire Chief Joe Moore said he’s not sure how the hay ...
