Observers watch election process closely

In addition to the people who work for the Yamhill County Clerk’s Office to collect and count ballots, volunteers representing both major political parties spend time observing the election process ...

School assemblies honor veterans

Several schools are planning assemblies to honor local veterans. They include: - Dayton High School will host its annual Veterans Day assembly at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the gym, located in a separate ...

 

Along the Street: Downtown family dwelling units among current construction projects

- Excavation work has started on a new building that will hold two family dwelling units at 218 N.E. Cowls St., near the intersection of Second and Cowls. Andrew Wilder of Wilder Rentals of Newberg is ...

Linfield president candidates visit campus

Linfield University has narrowed its presidential search from 87 candidates to four finalists who will participate in upcoming forums with the Linfield community. Linfield organized a 16-member search ...

Lafayette discusses future park projects at virtual townhall

County has $760,000 in ARPA money to spend

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an “administrative housekeeping” measure last week to manage remaining federal Covid relief funds, but will still need to decide ...

County board contends feds unresponsive on floodplain rule

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on impending federal mandates over floodplain use Thursday, despite agreeing with state leadership that the Dec. 1 deadline for action ...

 

‘For the Record’ film serves as warning to hometown papers

“For the Record” shares the harrowing tale of a generational paper closing, a foreseeable future that looms for many family-owned hometown papers. The 45-minute documentary follows the life ...

Newberg man sentenced to eight years for sex crimes

Alrik Kiall Moore, 20, Newberg, pleaded guilty to first-degree rape and one count of first-degree sexual assault on Nov. 1 as part of an amended plea. He was sentenced to 100 months for the rape ...

City drops three parks from future plans

A recalculation of needed parkland to accommodate population growth in McMinnville led to the elimination of three planned parks in the city’s 20-year plan for recreation. City Council and the Planning ...

 

Mac High marching band to play Thursday

McMinnville High School’s marching band will perform for the public Thursday, Nov. 7, at Wortman Stadium on the school campus. The free performance will start at 7 p.m. If weather is inclement, ...

 

Stopping by: Powered by insects

In terms of sheer numbers, Chapul Farms is the largest employer in Yamhill County. Its thousands upon thousands of workers don’t get rewarded with paychecks or 401K plans, though. But they do enjoy ...

MAC PD arrests Salem man for child luring

Wesley Aaron Jones, 46 of Salem is charged with first-degree encouraging child sex abuse, first-degree online sexual corruption of a child and luring a minor due to a McMinnville Police Department undercover ...

Carlton man charged with evading police, again

A Carlton man led Carlton Police officers in a chase on Oct. 25, and not for the first time. CPD attempted to arrest Anthony Thompson, 44, of Carlton, for a probation violation detainer issued by his ...

Court Records: Nov. 4, 2024

CIVIL FILINGS LVNV Funding vs. Conrad Dhondt, Newberg: Granted $5,757.66 judgment. LVNV Funding vs. Pamela Hermens, McMinnville: Granted $5,025.00 judgment. Absolute Resolutions Investments vs. Karina ...

 

Yamhill County election workers ensure ballot integrity in a streamlined process

More than two dozen election workers make sure every mail-in ballot is picked up, verified and counted, so the results accurately reflect the will of Yamhill County voters. The people involved in the ...

Murder trial paused due to suicide of key witness

The murder trial of Robert Elmer Atrops of Newberg has been pushed back, as a key witness has died by suicide. Opening statements were expected Oct. 22 in the Washington County case; however, on Oct. ...

State commission denies land use appeal over parkland reduction in UGB planning

The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission unanimously sided with the city of McMinnville in an appeal hearing Friday on planning work related to a potential future Urban Growth Boundary expansion. The ...

 

Trippy mural design takes shape on Linfield campus

The community’s newest outdoor artwork seems to deal a kind of “Alice in Wonderland” hand but goes deeper than that. “Roots of the Heart,” is the title of the changeable ...

Murder case from 2017 set trial in June

A murder trial for the killing of Lilia Cosco-Ortiz, 37, from Vancouver, Washington, is set for June 17-27, 2025. Cosco-Ortiz was found dead in a blueberry field between Lafayette and Dayton on Oct. 2, ...

 

Amity volleyball sweeps Rainier in first round

Amity volleyball’s theme for the 2024 season has been coming together as a team and playing with one mind. What was visible on Wednesday, Oct. 30, was the team’s coalescing towards ...

 

Dayton introduces new coaches

On Monday, Oct. 28, Dayton welcomed its three newest coaches to the community. Athletic director Frank Baumholtz introduced new girls track and field coach Nancy Moody, new boys track and field ...

Yamhill Carlton sends two harriers to state

Yamhill Carlton will once again be represented at the 3A state championships. At the 3A Special District 2 championship meet at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon on Wednesday, Oct. 30, senior Louigi ...

Sports Memory Lane 11/01/24

10 years ago McMinnville senior forward Carlisle Topping was named Player of the Year for girls soccer in the Class 6A Greater Valley Conference. For the boys, five McMinnville players received all-GVC ...

McMinnville's rebound season nets volleyball honors

McMinnville’s turn around season has been recognized by the Pacific Conference all-league voters. The Grizzlies, who missed the playoffs last season and finished fourth in the conference ...

Eliza Nisly, Kaia Fetch share POY honors

Amity junior Eliza Nisly and Yamhill Carlton senior Kaia Fetch were named Co-Player of the Year by the 3A/2A/1A Special District 2 voters. Amity swept through the conference with an 8-0 record, ...

Mac Club Volleyball season nears its start

The McMinnville Volleyball Association will be starting up its 2024-2025 season soon. The organization stems from a lack of club volleyball since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and is seeking ...

Game in Hand: I found there but the road back home again

It feels strange to write a column announcing my departure from the News-Register just a year and four months after I arrived but, alas, here we are. After a sports writing journey that began part ...

 

Patton-Duniway middle school football clash at Wortman start of something bigger

The Duniway Middle School and Patton Middle School programs clashed under the bright lights at Wortman Stadium on Saturday night, Oct. 26. Duniway overcame its crosstown opponent 28-22, battling ...

 

Linfield quarterbacks power `Cats past UPS

When your quarterback options are as dynamic as Linfield’s Blake Eaton and Luke McNabb have been, it makes seizing victory that much easier. Such was the case on Saturday, Oct. 26 when Linfield ...

 

Football: McMinnville holds off resilient Century

The Grizzlies bounced back from a pair of losses with an exciting win over Century on Thursday, Oct. 24 at Hillsboro Stadium. McMinnville defeated the Jaguars 41-33 to improve to 4-4 overall and ...

 

Hole in One at The Nines 10/28/24

Fred Vorm of McMinnville used a seven-iron to score a hole in one on Oct. 23 on the 120-yard 7th hole at The Nines. This was the first ace at The Nines since the course reopened under new ownership with ...

Senior Golf Scores 10/28/24

Oct. 9, 2024 Cross Creek, Back Nine Closest to pin, #12: Lynn Foster Long putt, #12: Lou Stovern Long putt, #15: Jim Botten Low gross, #1: Charlie Poe, 39 Low gross, #2: Matt Dunckel, 41; Bob Evans, ...

Schedules: Playoff brackets have arrived, more are on the way

The most exciting time of the sports season has arrived: playoffs are here. 6A and 3A volleyball rankings froze at 10 p.m. on Saturday, locking in the OSAA standings for the respective brackets. ...

Sports Memory Lane 10/25/24

10 years ago At the Class 6A Greater Valley Conference championships, the McMinnville girls finished second behind Forest Grove, with 84 points. The torrents of rain falling at Joe Dancer Park turned ...

 

Volleyball: Mac finishes second in Pacific Conference

McMinnville’s volleyball team was sterling in the Pacific Conference through seven games, putting itself in contention for a league title down the stretch. After a loss to Sherwood in the ...

 

Dayton boys soccer shells Western Christian/Amity

Since losing to Catlin Gabel and Oregon Episcopal in the first two games of the year, Dayton has been on a tear. The Pirates have not lost since Sept. 5, going undefeated in 12 straight contests. ...

 

Mac girls soccer shining through adversity

After the death of classmate and friend Mikalynn Morris on Oct. 9, McMinnville’s girls soccer team cancelled its Oct. 9 clash with Newberg, rescheduling it for Friday, Oct. 25. The girls ...

 

Sheridan football loses shootout to Vernonia/Jewell

Sheridan football topped its scoring output for the season with 46, but was unable to get the win on homecoming weekend. The Spartans fell 62-46 to visiting Vernonia/Jewell on Friday, Oct. 11. The ...

Pirates wait and see after finishing league campaign 5-0-2 in seven contests

Dayton boys soccer put themselves in the best possible place to secure a piece of conference gold. After starting the season 2-2 against non-league foes, the Pirates went on a tear, finishing ...