Task force to discuss new construction tax
Members of McMinnville’s Affordable Housing Task Force will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, to discuss the proposition of a new tax to encourage affordable housing. The 2016 Oregon Legislature ...
Along the Street: R. Stuart plans estate vineyard
After relying on fruit from the Daffodil Hill Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills since 2003, R. Stuart & Co. this month announced it has purchased all 21 acres, meaning the 35-year-old company now owns ...
Veterans / First Responders parade planned Nov. 10
Organizers of the second-annual Veterans and First Responders Parade are seeking participants. The parade will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, the day before Veterans Day. Staging will start at 9 a.m. at the ...
Willamina schools' online programs succeeding
WILLAMINA — Bart Baldwin, Willamina High School Dean of Students, told the school board Monday night that most students enrolled in one of the district’s two online programs are doing well ...
Student goes to classes for his future
If school is in session, Eli Wiles will be there. The McMinnville High School senior said he makes a habit of good attendance. He enjoys seeing his friends and taking part in activities at school, many ...
Tractor-trailer rig crashes on Highway 99W
DUNDEE - A tractor-trailer crash south of Dundee delayed traffic on Highway 99W Thursday morning. The rig rolled onto its side and lost its load of soda pop. The Oregon State Police and emergency ...
Opinions differ on Sheridan police services fee
SHERIDAN — If voters next month approve Measure 36-198 to expand law enforcement services contracted with theYamhill County Sheriff’s Office, there will be differing opinions regarding how ...
Amity allocates $5,000 for consulting work
AMITY — The Amity School District will use $5,000 in Measure 98 funds to contract with Dean Mattson for consulting services related to the high school woods’ program, Superintendent Jeff Clark ...
Willamina city manager receives pay raise
WILLAMINA — A 5 percent raise for City Manager Kenna West was unanimously approved at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. West was hired in August 2017. The three-year contract she ...
Enrollment steady in Mac schools
By STARLA POINTER<br/>Of the News-Register McMinnville schools have just about the same number of students as district officials expected, according to the Oct. 1 enrollment estimate. When the ...
Chapman, Miller go head-to-head
The recurring subject in the race for Yamhill County Circuit Court Judge has been experience. Jennifer Chapman is a civil litigation attorney. Lisl Miller is a prosecutor. “Experience matters, and ...
Primozich seeks second term on board of county commissioner
County Commissioner Stan Primozich isn’t much on self-promotion. Ask him what he’s accomplished, and he’ll more likely tell you about other people’s exciting ideas and projects. He ...
Journalist to speak at Linfield
Journalist Leslie L. “Les” Zaitz will speak Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Linfield College. The free talk, “Regaining Trust — Job No. 1 for the Media,” will start at 12:15 p.m. in ...
