News & Features
Towery to wrap up tenure early; council to hear update on 'McMinnville Landing'
City Manager Jeff Towery may be leaving McMinnville sooner than later, as city council will vote Tuesday on an agreement to move back his final day from Sept. 2 to July 16. Towery is leaving to become ...
Cashman weapons charge will be retried
Dillon Cashman is set to receive a new trial following the opinion of the Oregon Court of Appeals. A 12-member jury found Cashman guilty of six counts of unlawful use of a weapon in May 2023, almost 11 ...
Amity council considers sites for new library, civic center
During its most recent work session, Amity City Council debated the merits and pitfalls of potential new locations for Amity’s new civic center and library. City Administrator Nathan Frarck requested ...
Lafayette mayor, Sheriff to host youth safety town hall
Lafayette community leaders are gathering to discuss the worsening issue of unruly behavior among youth, and solutions to the issue. Lafayette Mayor Hilary Malcomson and Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott ...
Wolf dog custody request denied
McMinnville resident Sandra Atwood’s attempt to retrieve her two dogs from impound was dismissed by the Circuit Court last month. Atwood was originally charged with 22 counts stemming from a March ...
Grant funds help start literacy camp in Sheridan
The Sheridan School District received a $149,000 grant for a summer literacy camp at Falconer-Chapman School. The camp runs from July 7 to Aug. 1, and focuses on literacy for first to eighth graders. ...
‘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 ...
Banker Jon Johnson retires after enjoyable career
Citizens Bank Vice President and McMinnville Branch Manager Jon Johnson has enjoyed his career in banking and the opportunities he’s had while working in McMinnville. Johnson retired at the end ...
Jeb Bladine: Politics deals defeat to news-sustaining plan
Initially slim hopes of sustaining Oregon newsrooms with “big tech” dollars sprouted with 2025 evolution of SB 686 in the Oregon Legislature. Tuesday, those hopes were dashed after a flurry ...
Memory Lane/Vintage NR: July 3, 2025
A look back at Yamhill County news 10 years ago - Because of the extreme fire danger, Amity Police Officer James Clark told the city council Wednesday night the department “will not tolerate” ...
Final comfort: program assures No One Dies Alone
Volunteers make sure no one dies alone at Willamette Valley Medical Center. The volunteers — hospital staff members who’ve gone through training — sit with patients who may be in their ...
NR subscription rates increase, 12-month option returns
News-Register subscription rates have been increased 5% effective July 1, and the one year option has been reinstituted. New rates for in-county subscriptions are $41 for three months, $72 for 6 months, ...
Carlton woman cuts through parade blockade, charged with reckless driving
Kellie Manning, 58, was cited for reckless driving by the Carlton Police after allegedly driving around parade blockades at Carlton Fun Days on Saturday, June 28. At the time of the incident, the parade ...
Dayton, Mac Fire projects included in “Christmas tree” bill
The city of Dayton and McMinnville Fire District received last-minute gifts from the state legislature’s “Christmas tree” bill last week. HB 5006 included $3 million in funding ...
AI tech to assist with smoke monitoring
Wildfire smoke detection assisted by artificial intelligence is slated to expand its coverage in Yamhill County. The Board of Commissioners will vote Thursday to allow the University of Oregon to install ...
Single vehicle rollover on Hwy 240 one of many crashes Sunday
A single vehicle crash rollover took place on Highway 240 east of Yamhill just before 8 p.m. Sunday, June 29. The Nissan Xterra was traveling east toward Newberg and failed to negotiate the corner near ...
Fireworks planned in Dayton
Dayton will host its second-ever fireworks show Friday, July 4, capping off the regular Dayton Friday Nights event. Local residents gather in Blockhouse Park each Friday evening during the summer for ...
Mac man violates protective order, release denied
A McMinnville man faces a felony charge of endangering a person under a protective order and misdemeanor charges of fourth degree assault, harassment, criminal mischief and two counts of contempt of court. At ...
Lafayette marks patriotic Fourth
Lafayette will celebrate the Fourth of July Friday with a picnic and activities that include a “Liberty Walk to the Park.” Lafayette Community Action Team, or LCAT, is hosting the activities ...
Sports
Search for greatness: Mac boxer pushing his limits to become Oregon’s best fighter
Greatness and name recognition are not easily accomplished for most people. Recognition demands a work ethic that pushes an individual past their peers, above the bar and into a stratosphere where their ...
YC, Amity at Oregon Trap Shooting Championships
Yamhill Carlton and Amity competed in the Oregon Trap Shooting State Tournament on June 21 and 22 as members of the Oregon State High School Clay Target League. Teams are split into varsity, junior varsity ...
'25 Willamina Mud Drag results
Sixty-four trucks competed in the main racing events during the Willamina Mud Drags on Saturday, June 28. A dozen returned to race in four different Powder Puff Classes. Six side by Sides also raced in ...
Mac, Amity track clubs at USATF
From June 26 through 29, hundreds of athletes competed in the USA Track and Field Oregon Association Junior Olympics at Mt. Hood Community College. McMinnville Track and Amity Track Club sent middle- ...
Sabey walk-off wins game for Mac-WVOSM
McMinnville’s varsity summer baseball team played a tight game on Tuesday against Southridge. They fell behind early, immediately responded with patience, then allowed their opponent to tie the game, ...
Fifth annual 7-on-7 football tournament brings new opportunities for Dayton, Amity
Intense heat and sunny days, the start of summer means a few things for the Yamhill County sports world. High school and youth club seasons are in full swing, with baseball, softball, basketball and track ...
David Stevens’ BC Harley Racing team prioritizes community first at fundraisers
One glance from the confines of a four-door motor vehicle to a group of Harley-Davidson riders roaring through McMinnville may be grounds for some to make assumptions of their mission. But there is more ...
Brummit, Sabey combine for 13 K's in summer ball win
Some games are more competitive than others, but the intent never changes for the McMinnville varsity summer baseball squad. On Wednesday, they rebounded from their first loss of the season with ...
Yamhill fairgrounds, CKC partner for first dog show in Mac
Ecstatic tail wags, excessive fur shaking and barns full of barking creatures of various shapes and sizes. This was not your usual walk in the park at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds. Rather, it was ...
Linfield coach Joseph Smith discusses all-around benefits as hundreds attend summer camps
Jerseys of every color stretched as far as the eye could see across Linfield University’s athletic complexes last weekend during its annual high school football camps. Hosted by Wildcats’ ...
Mac led South bests North, 13-6, in Oregon All-Star Series
In the Richardson Oregon All-Star Series finale, the South, led by McMinnville High School coaches Todd Peterson and Tom Roberts, leveraged a quality six-inning start from southpaw Luke Erwin of South ...
Nine Yamhill County athletes score at Nike Outdoor Nationals and USATF U20 Championships
Willamina and Amity track and field clubs were represented over the weekend in Eugene during the Nike Outdoor Nationals and USA Track and Field U20 Championships. Six from Willamina’s club ...
As Dan Spencer steps down, assistant Harlow ready to take reins of Linfield baseball program
Beginning July 1, longtime Linfield baseball assistant Jordan Harlow will become the team’s new head coach. Athletic director Scott Brosious announced at the end of the season that a transition ...
Brumit throws summer league baseball no-hitter
The McMinnville summer league varsity baseball team — sponsored by Willamette Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine — won a tight 3-0 victory on the road over Sunset on Thursday, thanks to ...
Bulldog wrestling duo signs with SWOCC
Recent Willamina High School graduates Zoe Brewer and Devin Huston have committed to wrestle for Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay and will be Lakers this fall. Brewer was a trailblazer ...
Mac baseball resumes winning ways in summer ball
Some would say there is no better place on a beautiful summer day than at the field with a handful of sunflower seeds. The seeds are optional. Perhaps you prefer something more substantial, a cold ...
Enjoying every moment: Dinger departs Mac, prepares for next steps at Cal Poly, Humboldt
All-state 6A Player of the Year, Pacific Conference Player of the Year, all-star game MVP and first-team all-conference infielder; the accolades came in bunches for the recent McMinnville High School graduate ...
Dayton lineman Wofford named to team Willamette in Les Schwab Bowl
Within the trenches, fighting tooth and nail for an inch at a time; in the game of American football, that is where some of the strongest players — physically and mentally — find themselves. On ...
Mac High School summer youth golf camps
The McMinnville High School golf programs (boys and girls) will host a youth golf camp at McMinnville High School, June 24-26. Wortman Stadium will house the camp. Participants are asked to enter through ...
Calling all 'cranks': Vintage Baseball is back in Yamhill County
America’s pastime, in all its original glory, returns to Yamhill County this Friday with the 10th season of vintage baseball. The McMinnville Gristmillers Vintage Baseball Club of the Yamhill ...
