Hall also houses Carlton Legion history, memorabilia
News & Features
Downtown shooting suspect apprehended in Albany
Kelton Converse, 21, of Lincoln City, was taken into custody Tuesday evening in Albany by the U.S. Marshals on a warrant related to a shooting incident in downtown McMinnville last Thursday, in which no ...
A solid lesson: Students experience construction work with concrete
Students in McMinnville High School construction internship class got a hard lesson last week — but extremely valuable, they said. They leveled and prepared a 16-by-8-foot site, fitted it with rebar, ...
Fake ‘swatting’ call leads to investigation in Lafayette
A male who phoned to say he had just shot two people made a false report to Lafayette City Hall Wednesday morning, setting off an emergency response and investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. No ...
Calendar of Quirk: Various elements circle around this week — in a roundabout way
This week’s Calendar of Quirk elements include metal, wood, neon, and even some fire. April 15 The classic look of the Farnham Electric neon sign, a standout along Lafayette Avenue. April 16 The ...
King outspending Berschauer in county commissioner race
Yamhill County Commissioner Lindsay Berschauer, who is running for a second term in office, and challenger David “Bubba” King have spent thousands on their campaigns as election season heats ...
Distinguished Service Awards to go to Olson, Duerfeldt, others
Retired educator Emily Duerfeldt and former McMinnville mayor and Yamhill County commissioner Rick Olson have been chosen as woman and man of the year in the annual Distinguished Service Awards program. They ...
Mac High drama performs ‘Our Town’
McMinnville High School drama students will perform Thornton Wilder’s classic, “Our Town,” April 19 to 27. Shows will start at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20; 7 p.m. Thursday ...
Workforce development programs unveiled
Plans for McMinnville’s workforce development initiative were announced last week, with new training programs proposed for healthcare, skilled trades and hospitality. The city is using state American ...
At culinary camp, students learn knife use, kitchen sustainability, and simple joys of mirepoix
Students learned about food safety and basic cooking skills, then prepared a meal during a culinary camp hosted Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, at the Dayton High School cafeteria “Knife! ...
Law enforcement responds to three accidents Tuesday
Local law enforcement responded to three separate vehicle collisions on Tuesday, April 16 — two in McMinnville and one near Dundee. In two of the crashes, three vehicles were involved. One of the ...
Court Records: April 17, 2024
DIVORCES GRANTED Melissa Ann Mercado, Newberg, and Cristian Michael Mercado, Newberg; petitioner’s name Garcia restored. Bobby Gene Raulston III, Newberg, and Stephanie Nicole Maller-Raulston, ...
Budget-strapped Linfield University cuts 35 positions
Linfield University laid off eight staff members last week as part of a larger effort to cut into its operating deficit. A total of 35 positions have been eliminated this year (the majority through attrition), ...
Commissioners consider declaration of Child Abuse Prevention month
Yamhill County Commissioners on Thursday are scheduled to hear a presentation from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, and an update from the county Parks Department. Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, ...
Planning Commissioner Gaibler listed as biggest donor to Berschauer
Yamhill County Commissioner Lindsay Berschauer, who is seeking a second term in office, has listed $39,936 in campaign contributions since the beginning of 2023. The largest chunk of that money, $11,000, ...
King supporters help fill commission challenger’s campaign coffers
David “Bubba” King, running in opposition to county Commissioner Lindsay Berschauer, has reported $50,373 in campaign contributions since the beginning of 2023, from numerous individuals, ...
Weekend brings varied events celebrating and teaching sustainability
Work parties, music, films, guest speakers, exhibits and classes are planned for Earth Day Weekend, Saturday April 20, through Monday, April 22, sponsored by ZeroWaste McMinnville and other groups. - “Plastics ...
City diversity committee begins equity assessment
A citywide equity assessment has kicked off, with McMinnville’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee holding the first of several meetings with contractor Talitha Consults last week. The ...
Along the Street: Gifts, games shop opens in Lafayette
Mana Cloud, a store for games, gifts and collectibles, is open at 293 W. Third St., Lafayette. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays. Owners ...
County board to hear from TVF&R, parks department
Yamhill County Commissioners on Thursday are scheduled to hear a presentation from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, and an update from the county Parks Department. Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, ...
McMinnville business offers treatments for brain and body
At her business, Brain Body Collective Alternative Paths to Health, Stephanie Shelton helps clients with both physical and self-esteem needs. “At heart, I’m a care provider,” she said, ...
Local News
BALLOTS DUE TODAY: Voters to decide school board seats, McMinnville fire district merger
Updated 5/16/23 Ballots for the May election are due by 8 p.m. today, May 16. If mailed, they must be postmarked by today's date, and must arrive at the Yamhill County Elections Division within seven ...
Carlton sewer lagoons full because of recent rains
Because recent rains have filled up Carlton’s sewer lagoons, the city is pumping partially treated effluent into the adjacent swale and North Yamhill River, Public Works Director Bryan Burnham said. The ...
Gift shop closed for fire-related remodeling
NW Food & Gifts, 445 N.E. Third St., will be closed through Jan. 21 to finish up remodeling made necessary by last May’s fire in the Third Street Pizza building next door. Owner James Tate said ...
Deputy involved in four-vehicle crash
A Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputy was involved in a four-vehicle crash the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 9, according to the Oregon State Police. The crash was reported shortly before 8 a.m. on ...
Some schools later, others closed, as ice melts slowly
Updated 2:30 Thursday There is a chance of freezing rain in the early morning hours on Friday, between 4 and 7. The temperature is expected to drop to 32 degrees, which may lead to icy conditions on already ...
Weather forecast means shelters are open
The McMinnville Fire District has posted a list of overnight and day shelters planning to be open this week in light of freezing temperatures. Overnight shelters McMinnville First Baptist Church, 125 ...
City council 'safe school zones' was hot topic Tuesday
Frustration was evident at Tuesday’s McMinnville City Council meeting, both from residents over the dangers of homeless camps near schools and from the dais over the inability to change the situation. Prior ...
Following Monday storm, temps to drop into the 20s – or lower
High winds and heavy rains Monday night left some 20,000 people without power by morning, according to Portland General Electric spokeswoman Allison Dobscha. There were at least six outages in Yamhill ...
County to decide whether Rvs should be allowed as housing
Coming up later this month, the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will decide whether to allow residential recreational vehicles in rural residential zones. County Planning Director Ken Friday said ...
Mac applies for early literacy money
The McMinnville School District will apply for $800,000 from the state over two years to improve early learning programs. The school board Monday night approved a plan for spending the funds. Grants ...
Amity School Board will now meet Jan. 17
The Amity School board will meet Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m., in the district office, and not a scheduled earlier date. The board will discuss and, in all likelihood, vote on a 2024-25 student calendar ...
Fox Ridge plan nears adoption
The McMinnville Planning Commission last week recommended adoption of the Fox Ridge area plan, but there is confusion among residents over what the plan entails. Area plans are part of a multi-step city ...
YC board to meet Thursday
The Yamhill Carlton School District board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, in the district office, 120 N. Larch Place, Yamhill. The meeting will be available by Zoom, as well as in person; call the ...
Calendar of Quirk: From ‘elfin’ to stolen
Calendar of Quirk began Jan. 3 and continues with a couple of beacons shining red and orange, in McMinnville and Amity: Jan. 8. -- Vintage on Third, 228 N.E. Third, removed the awning from its storefront ...
Sewer main breaks in Carlton
Carlton Public Works staff are working to stop the flow of sewage from a main line that broke Thursday, Dec. 7, on East Main Street near the 600 block. The break has allowed sewage to spill. The city ...
Killgore out as Linfield A.D.
Linfield Athletic Director Garry Killgore has been reassigned to an administrative role following three months leave, the university announced Friday. Since August, Senior Associate Athletic Director ...
Yamhill County workers go on strike
Yamhill County Employee Association workers and the county could not come to a labor agreement during a mediation session on the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 2, and as a result, an estimated 150 union workers ...
School board to consider construction excise tax
McMinnville School Board will discuss the construction excise tax rate when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, in the district office, 800 N.E. Lafayette Avenue. The district considers raising ...
Lafayette working on replacement water bills
Lafayette city staff members are recalculating water bills for city residents following the city council’s Sept. 14 decision to roll back a recent increase and add two surcharges. “This ...
Sports
Schedules: After week of softball league play, 3A YC, 2A/1A Willamina atop leagues
After the first week of league play, a pair of Yamhill County softball teams leapt to the top of their districts. At 3A, Yamhill Carlton (5-3) shutout Santiam Christian and Sheridan in its first ...
Baseball: Yamhill Carlton hindered by errors, off to slow start
Yamhill Carlton baseball boss Jake McGraw was clear after the Tigers’ 11-1 defeat to league foe Taft on Friday, April 5. The team is not performing up to its own expectations, especially ...
Softball: Mac gets right with shutout of Mountainside
After losing three of its last four games, McMinnville softball bounced back in a big way with a 10-0 no-hitter victory against Mountainside on April 5. Grizzly freshman Ariel Glynn was the hero ...
Kiyan Vrell, Mya Haarsma set new Amity track records
Amity is humming early in the season, as evidenced by the individual performances at the league meet on Thursday, April 4 at Amity High School. The Warriors saw a pair of school records fall to ...
McMinnville boys tennis edges past Glencoe
The McMinnville boys tennis team made the trek up to Glencoe on Thursday, April 4 to earn a razor-close 5-4 team victory. The Grizzlies and Crimson Tide split the four singles matchups, and it ...
Valley Panthers down Canby in Round 3 action
The Valley Panthers got their first win of the spring season in their second game. The 20-7 victory came at the Canby Cougars’ expense on April 6 at Duniway Middle School in McMinnville. The ...
Baseball: Mac loses nailbiter to Bowmen in extra innings
The Grizzlies first two league outings were close, but ultimately went the other way against the Pacific Conference’s defending champion, Sherwood. The Bowmen defeated McMinnville 5-2 on ...
Remembering YC's Tom Jernstedt, Father of March Madness
The Final Four of the NCAA March Madness is upon us, which is as good a time as any to remember the contributions of Yamhill Carlton’s own Tom Jernstedt. Jernstedt, who passed away in September ...
Athlete of the Year: ARZNER ARRIVED
McMinnville junior basketball player Macie Arzner loves to fish. Whether it’s slaying salmon, steelhead or trout, there is something about the solitude of finding herself near a river, focusing ...
Mac girls tennis sweeps Liberty
In a comprehensive sweep, McMinnville girls tennis team defeated Liberty 9-0 on April 2 in a road dual. The Grizzlies gave up just three sets all day; No. 1 singles player Maddie Hendricks, No. ...
Mac boys tennis sweeps Liberty 9-0
McMinnville’s boys tennis team continues to look solid against Pacific Conference opponents. Most recently McMinnville hosted Liberty on April 2 and were victorious, walking away with a 9-0 ...
The Nines at The Preserve opens to golfers
On Tuesday, Josh Kay got to play golf for the first time as a course owner. “I brought three friends out. There were bald eagles flying above. The course was full. It was amazing to see,” ...
Bulldogs bullied by Western Christian 19-3
The Bulldogs struggled from the start in the Tuesday, March 26 clash with Western Christian. The Pioneers took home a 19-3 win over Willamina to drop the home team to 1-2 overall. Willamina’s junior ...
SOFTBALL: Mac softball downs West Salem, Canby
McMinnville’s hot start to the season continues. The Grizzlies played a pair of games earlier in the week, home games against West Salem and Canby on March 18 and 19, respectively, and won ...
Mac girls tennis sweeps first league match against Century
The Grizzly girls tennis team traveled up to Century High School on March 19 to face the Jaguars, and returned with a 9-0 sweep and their first league win of the season. “It was a fantastic ...
McMinnville boys tennis gets first win
The McMinnville boys tennis team got its first win of the season at the expense of the Century Jaguars. On March 19, the Grizzlies hosted visiting Century and won the dual 6-3 with the Grizzlies’ ...
Willamina softball, Caitlyn Manley get first win over Dayton
Caitlyn Manley’s journey from Willamina softball player to Willamina head softball coach is complete. Under the former Bulldog softballer, Willamina won its first game of the season, a stern ...
BASEBALL: Mac falls 8-0 to defending champ West Linn
The Grizzlies non-league schedule has had no easy matchups, and the most recent was no different. McMinnville hosted back-to-back defending state champions West Linn on March 19 and were soundly ...
Athlete of the Year: Cohen Haller is overlooked no more
Willamina senior point guard Cohen Haller summed up his team’s mentality this past season neatly and succinctly. “We felt like we were overlooked but not underdogs,” Haller said. That ...
‘Spark moments’: Coach and author inspires YC soccer kids
“Keep your eyes up, score big in the game of life and help make our world a better place, one person at a time,” wrote soccer coach and motivator TJ Kostecky as he signed copies of his new ...
Features
Easter egg hunts planned Saturday
Get out your Easter baskets — and waterproof shoes — for Easter egg hunts in most Yamhill County cities this Saturday, April 8. Fire departments, service clubs and civic groups plan to hide ...
Stopping By: A creative place
It’s always the season for planting and growing at Incahoots, a business that thrives on change
Nostalgic comedy ‘Harvey’ opens March 31 at Gallery
Will audiences see the title character in “Harvey,” the nostalgic comedy that opens Friday, March 31, at Gallery Theater? Director Steve Cox won’t say. But he is betting theatergoers ...
Offbeat Oregon: Body-snatchers planned to hold ex-mayor’s corpse for ransom
The 19th century was a kind of golden age of body snatching. Digging up the freshly dead to cash the corpses in at the back door of a nearby medical school was — well, not common exactly, but far ...
Stopping By: A faith-filled life
A couple years ago, Eunice McAvoy bought an airline ticket for a trip to Texas so she could visit her daughter. The Lafayette resident filled out the paperwork with her birthdate and other details. When ...
Stopping By: Sue Nesbitt loves gardening and helping others learn
Sue Nesbitt, now one of the 90 Master Gardeners in Yamhill County, knew her thumb wasn’t as green as it could be back when she was gardening on the East Coast. She wanted to learn more about soil ...
Provoking Hope hosts annual fundraiser dinner Saturday
Provoking Hope, an addiction and recovery nonprofit in McMinnville, will host its annual fundraising dinner, "A Walk to Remember," Saturday, February 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. "If you donate or if you buy ...
Vintage News-Register: January 10, 2023
Chronicling life in the Yamhill Valley through the generations with the newspaper photo archives.
There was company waiting at home for McMinnville’s first baby of ‘23
McMinnville’s first baby of 2023, Stanley Farmer, left the Willamette Valley Medical Center Monday afternoon, and soon afterward, was greeted by his very own cheering section at home. Brothers Noah, ...
2022 in review: A few of the people we won’t forget
Yamhill County lost many of its residents in 2022. Every single one will be missed. Here are a few of those we won’t forget. In January, retired Yamhill-Carlton School District teacher Don Cram ...
Stopping By: The Beckwiths' Call
Kathy Beckwith and her husband, Wayne, are looking forward to returning to India, where they started their marriage as Peace Corps volunteers and where they have spent time helping at a school on several ...
Offbeat Oregon: World’s clumsiest drug smugglers also its most audacious, Part 1
Nearly 50 years ago, the Good Friday Earthquake changed Alaska forever. It killed nine people and slammed the West Coast with tsunamis that killed 122 more, including four in Oregon.
It did something else, too, though: It heaved up the seafloor of the Inside Passage near the ghost town of Katalia by a good 12 feet. And in the process, it brought something up to the surface that was a very important piece of the history of Alaska … and, earlier, Oregon.
Rohse: Monument-al memories of Halloween celebration
My mom was all for Halloween fun, but that didn’t include making a big batch of fluffy purple slime. In our town of Monument, trick or treating wasn’t very popular. Monument had a population ...
Savvy Senior: How to find an old 401k
Dear Savvy Senior: How do I go about looking for an old former company 401(k) plan that I think I contributed money to many years ago, but forgot about until recently? Retired in Rochester If you think ...
Rohse: Better than a bouquet (from the archives)
I never knew of any Eastern Oregon rancher who brought his wife a dozen red roses. Monument’s nearest florist was about 60 miles away. I’m pretty sure my mother, at our ranch with wood-burning ...
Savvy Senior: How the Inflation Reduction Act will lower drug costs
Dear Savvy Senior: What kind of changes can Medicare beneficiaries expect to see in the Inflation Reduction Act that was recently signed into law? I’m enrolled in original Medicare and have a Part ...
Offbeat Oregon: The McLoughlin House’s unlikely journey to local historical treasure
To the average Oregon City resident, there wasn’t much to celebrate in the vacant, dilapidated old house by the foot of Willamette Falls. The house had, until a few years before, been known as the ...
Back, and Forth: Connectivity finds its most rustic roost
The last credits I earned for my Linfield degree in 1980 were from an internship at The Nation magazine in New York. It was a fine experience. I met amazing people and learned a great deal. Yet it was ...
Soroptimists offer grants to women
Soroptimist International of McMinnville is taking applications for its annual Live Your Dream Award, a cash grant available to women who are “working to better their lives through additional schooling ...
Rohse: Here in the digital age, finger foods all the rage
In this column, there is a gift for you. It’s not like a Christmas present with ribbons and bows. Rather, it is a gustatory gift made possible by the etiquette gurus — the masters of etiquette ...
