Sheriff alerts public of scam involving fake fair solicitation
The Yamhill County Sheriffs Office reported Tuesday they have been made aware of a scam related to the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo. "The caller claims to be representing the Fair and soliciting deposits ...
Blegen inaugurated as Linfield president
Mark Blegen has had a “wonderful” 10 months as president of Linfield University, he said as he prepared for his formal inauguration Friday, May 8, in Ted Wilson Gymnasium on campus. He listed ...
Yamhill County Transit Dial-A-Ride service eliminated
Starting Monday, May 11, Yamhill County Transit’s Dial-A-Ride service has been greatly reduced and changes to routes will be implemented to cut operating costs by $700,000 annually. “General ...
Mother found negligent in child’s death
After three hours of deliberations, a 12-person jury returned a verdict at 8:35 p.m. Friday, May 8, that found Ashley Dixon, 28, of McMinnville negligent in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Addilynn ...
Mac woman dies in crash on Lafayette Ave.
A 65-year-old McMinnville woman died at the scene of a vehicle crash on Lafayette Avenue on Thursday, May 7. McMinnville Police Captain Scott Fessler said officers were dispatched about 3:30 p.m. to the ...
County clerk launches new election dashboard
With about a week to go before the May 19 election, Yamhill County has introduced a new tool that will allow residents to track results. County Clerk Keri Hinton announced the launch of an Election Ballot ...
Mac council to finalize decisions, start on budget
It will be out with the old and in with the new (budget) Tuesday, as the McMinnville City Council will finalize prior decisions and hold its initial meeting on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget. Old business ...
Gun seizures, more arrests in park incident
The McMinnville Police Department reported the arrest of two more teenagers related to a Tuesday, April 28, incident at Joe Dancer Park involving dozens of juveniles and young adults. Last week, a 17-year-old ...
UFOs, aliens incoming
Shine up your tin foil hats, alien pet costumes and headbands with eyes on stalks, and get ready for the arrival of McMinnville’s 26th annual UFO Festival, which will fill the city with all sorts ...
Vintage N-R/Memory Lane: May, 8, 2026
10 Years Ago • Riverbend Landfill has issued an eviction notice to Mulkey RV Park, which occupies land it owns. Park manager Jackie Lane sent a letter to residents informing them the park has lost ...
Dayton and county inch closer to transfer of park, boat launch
Dayton City Council is 85% in support of obtaining Dayton Landing from Yamhill County, but they prefer to set aside negotiations on a potential land swap that would result in a new fairground location. Improving ...
Oregon delegation raises concerns about federal wildfire response
PORTLAND — Oregon’s congressional Democrats on Wednesday warned that federal agencies tasked with helping prevent and fight fires in the Northwest could be understaffed and underprepared going into the 2026 fire season.
Police focus on curbing distracted driving
The police departments in McMinnville and Carlton issued a combined 42 citations and 84 warnings in April during directed enforcement details funded by Oregon Department of Transportation grants. “This ...
Acuff takes plea deal in unlawful arsenal
Jess Bradley Acuff, 53, of Sheridan pleaded guilty on May 5 to charges related to an arsenal of illegal weapons recovered at Acuff Storage on April 13, 2025. At the time, Acuff was prohibited from possessing ...
MURAC awards facade upgrade grants
The McMinnville Urban Renewal Advisory Committee (MURAC) this spring has approved $5,000 facade improvement grants for two local businesses, allowing for repairs and paint jobs for an ice cream shop and ...
