Elena’s holds weekly soup night to benefit local nonprofits
Elena’s Wine Bar is hosting soup nights on Wednesdays through Nov. 10, with proceeds going to local nonprofits. Guest chefs, professional or amateur, will prepare the soups, which will be served ...
Linfield hosts celebration of Hispanic culture
Linfield University celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture during its Hispanic Heritage Celebración from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Rutschman Field House. The annual event, organized by Linfield ...
Canadian firm acquires Roth’s
Roth’s Fresh Markets locations, including the McMinnville store, have been acquired by a Canadian firm, the Pattison Food Group. “It’s business as usual for Roth’s and all of our ...
Wine industry leader Maria Stuart dies at 56
Maria Stuart, co-owner of R. Stuart & Co. Winery, who was instrumental in the International Pinot Noir Celebration, died Wednesday following a 20-month battle with cancer. She was 56. Arrangements ...
Halloween events, activities planned
There’s plenty to do and see this season as Halloween approaches. Farm stands are offering pumpkins, and organizations are hosting scarecrow contests, trick-or-treating events and other activities. ...
N-R receives awards
Results of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association annual journalism judging were released recently, and the News-Register pulled in 14 awards for writing, photography and design, including a variety ...
Nicholas Kristof forms candidate committee, resigns from NY Times
But Nicholas Kristof of Yamhill, who since June has been mulling a Democratic bid for Oregon governor, has formed the candidate committee Nick For Oregon. The filing was completed Oct. 12 with the Oregon ...
Along the Street: 19th century building gets modern facelift
A project in downtown Sheridan is turning a late-19th-century building into a modern space for both retail and residential use. The Heider Building at 229 S. Bridge St. opened about 1890, suffered damage ...
Crepe World inspired by travels
Mother and daughter team Jamie and Olivia Akers named their new business “Crepe World” to reflect both their favorite treat and their travels. They’ve enjoyed crepes at the foot of the ...
Amity ordinance will fine water meter offenders
While water meter tampering incidents are rare, the Amity City Council took action at this month’s meeting to curtail residents’ illegal, often damaging, attempts to restore service shut off ...
West Valley crime spree results in prison term
Tanner Abbott carjacked one victim, stole four other vehicles, including a forklift, and led a Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputy on a high-speed pursuit, all within a two-and-a-half-week period ...
County wants to hear drivers’ priorities for improving safety
Yamhill County’s road department wants to know residents’ biggest concerns along the worst section of North Valley Road. Safety concerns include: drivers swerving out of their lanes around ...
Plaid company: People pack fairgrounds for return of Scottish Festival
The skirl and drone of bagpipes, rhythmic tapping of drums and grunts of athletes tossing heavy objects filled the Yamhill County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday. The McMinnville Scottish Festival had ...
Kristof endorses Berschauer recall
New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof, who is from Yamhill County, has added his endorsement to the recall of County Commissioner Lindsay Berschauer, as has Oregon AFSCME ...
Virtual fundraiser will benefit A Family Place
A Family Place Relief Nursery will benefit from “Champions for Children,” a virtual fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 16. The evening will include information about how A Family Place is helping ...
