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 ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Chickens became a project for the whole family, mom Jody Warren said, after FFA member Colby Warren, left, decided to raise poultry to show at the Yamhill County Fair. The whole family was stunned when five couples bought the birds at auction for $5,200.

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 ...

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National Night Out parties planned

Residents of several Yamhill County cities will gather in their local parks Tuesday, Aug. 5, for National Night Out parties. The events are a chance for neighbors to get to know each other and develop ...

Commissioners uphold Yamhill winery proposal

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners upheld staff approval for a proposed winery and tasting room outside Yamhill Thursday, July 31, despite complaints from neighbors stating the project will negatively ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##James Beard Award nominated Chef Kari Shaughnessy cuts ripe tomatoes in the kitchen of Hayward, which she founded in 2023.  Behind her are kitchen team members Zack Ralston, left, and Jon Inonueri, right. Hayward moved from its original location in Mac Market to 209 N. Kutch St. in Carlton this month.

Hayward filling new Carlton quarters

It’s a good thing Hayward restaurant’s new space has more seating than its original location. Diners are coming in droves. The James Beard Award nominee started in Mac Market in McMinnville, ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Charleigh, 9, gets a victory hug from her mom, Stacey, after winning first place overall in the Derby Days race. Charleigh’s car — built 42 years ago by her grandfather, John VanDyke — took home the top prize after beating a kit car, a rare feat for a home-built racer.

'Tight Community' shows up for Derby Days

“Chairs,” “sunscreen” and “good vibes” were what eventgoers were told to bring to Yamhill’s 72nd annual Derby Days; indeed, those in attendance did not skimp, ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Charlie Bauer, who grew up in Yamhill, stands beside a 1967 Camaro parked in front of the derby ramp in Beulah Park. The car belongs to his friend, Nick Mccleskey, with whom Bauer shares a passion for classic vehicles.

Stopping By: Wheels of Time

Car enthusiast has driven in Derby Days parades since the 1950s; now he’s special grand marshal

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Oren Cates listens to his grandfather, Mark Pendergrass, give a pointer about driving his car in the Derby Days event Saturday at Beulah City Park. Partially hidden in the center is Gus Womack and at right is Chris Alexander. Oren made numerous runs in the practice session Tuesday evening, along with other local youths getting ready for the competition Saturday.

Derby Days gets ready to roll

With a “Liberty and Legends” theme honoring veterans, the 72nd annual Yamhill Derby Days festival will kick off Friday, July 18, and continue all day Saturday, July 19. The festival will include ...

Starla Pointer/News-Register##Traffic is flowing again over the Hawn Creek Bridge at the east edge of Carlton. Crews shored up the bridge after finding a damaged support beam, which led to reduced speed  for several months. The bridge carries hundred of vehicles per day heading to and from Carlton from Hendricks Road.

Carlton’s Hawn Creek Bridge repaired

The Hawn Creek Bridge at the east end of Carlton has reopened following repairs to wooden supports that had dry rot and showed evidence of crushing, according to Yamhill County Public Works. The bridge, ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Talia Melton drops off homemade brownies and pistachio bars for the Yamhill Carlton Youth Cheer fundraiser bake sale Saturday in Ladd Park. Beside her is cheerleader Hayden Louque, 6. Helping at the booth are Tricia Fair, right, and Don Fair, left, with Cody Louque in the background.

‘Everything’s gorgeous’ at busy Carlton Fun Days

Carlton’s annual summer Fun Days kicked off Friday with local vendors, a corn ole tournament, and live music. Under summer sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s, the two-day celebration filled ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register file photo##Yamhill Carlton graduate Caden Livingston has become a regular feature at music events and community celebrations around Yamhill County. Here he is playing a set during the 2024 Beverly Cleary Literacy Celebration (now Beverly Cleary Days) in Yamhlil.

Music maker to play hometown set as part of Carlton Fun Days

Caden Livingston has been making a name for himself as a performer at a variety of venues in Yamhill County for several years. The singer-songwriter, who graduated from Yamhill Carlton High School this ...

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