Friends of the Trail group files intent to appeal to LUBA
A pro-trail group is appealing the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners’ decision to remove the Yamhelas Westsider Trail from its transportation plan to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals. Friends ...
Bergstrom sentenced to seven days for theft
Former Yamhill Fire Protective District Chief Trampas Bergstrom was sentenced to seven days in jail and approximately $21,000 in restitution to the district on Monday, April 13, after pleading guilty to ...
DA drops charges against former Amity coach
A case involving sexual abuse charges against a former Amity coach and referee was dismissed last week after the Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office notified the court of a legal issue. Jeremy ...
Clerk expects increased participation in primary election
With 40 days until the primary election, County Clerk Keri Hinton on Thursday told the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners her office is “in the middle of all the pieces moving at once.” The ...
Along the Street: New market opens in Lafayette
City Center Food Mart opened last week at 301 Third St. in Lafayette, selling groceries and other necessities with a kitchen soon to be serving hot, fresh food. Owner Aman Khinda said the store stocks ...
Mac city council to vote on easements, airport operator
Eyes will be on the skies at Tuesday’s McMinnville City Council meeting, with votes on a new airport operator and the sale of air easements adjacent to Tice Park, and a presentation on the upcoming ...
County moving ahead with loan program for housing developers
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will discuss a loan program aimed at spurring low- and middle-income housing, several contract extensions and a surveying fee hike when it convenes for its regular ...
Chef offers to do the work for home meals
At home and on weekends, Waylon Zabriskie can be found in the kitchen. Although he may be best known locally for his work with the See Ya Later Foundation, Zabriskie is a lifelong food enthusiast and ...
McDonald’s withdraws development application
McDonald’s has pulled its application to build a drive-through restaurant in Dundee, according to City Administrator Courtney Patterson.
Business leaders call for more workers and housing in forum
Reports from a recent community forum concluded the city of McMinnville is a good partner for local businesses but could do more to retain and recognize them. McMinnville Economic Development Partnership ...
Man charged with assaulting officer, others
A Grand Ronde man has been indicted on charges after an alleged fistfight with a sheriff’s deputy on in a Willamina neighborhood. Kyle Bradlee Hammitt, 33, faces charges of fourth-degree assault, ...
The deep roots of Liberty
“May this Liberty Tree stand as a testament to our shared devotion to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for generations to come,” attendees said in unison at the Liberty Tree dedication ...
In brief: CASA fundraiser; DSA banquet; poet, flautist
Solid Foundations tour will help kids Tickets still are available for the Solid Foundations Tour, the second-annual fundraiser for the Yamhill County Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. CASA ...
Personal airport approved outside Carlton
An airport consisting of an open field was approved for a Carlton leisure flyer last week by the Yamhill County Planning Commission, despite neighbors arguing it will disrupt the area. Applicant Benjamin ...
Benner appointed to Mac council
In a split 3-2 vote Wednesday, the McMinnville City Council appointed Carson Benner as Ward 3 representative in an interim role through the end of the year. Councilors interviewed five candidates for ...
