GBD Architects##Carlton hotel and retail complex, looking southwest across Main Street, in a drawing included in site plan review documents. The proposal is the latest in a series of agriculture and hospitality projects from Frank Foti and Brenda Smola-Foti in Yamhill-Carlton and McMinnville.

Hotel-retail complex proposed for downtown Carlton

The city of Carlton is considering a proposal for two hotels downtown. Local landowners Frank Foti and Brenda Smola-Foti own some 440 acres in the county and have started several enterprises, including ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Bob Luoto grew up west of Carlton working for his father’s Luoto Logging Company and later founded Cross & Crown Logging. His three 
younger brothers worked in the logging industry, as well — brother John worked for Luoto Logging and Cross & Crown for 30 years, Dan 
is retired from his own logging company, and Randy still runs log trucks.

Stopping By: A life of faith and hard work

Longtime logger Bob Luoto looks back on a career setting chokers and setting examples

Carlton police keep watch for distracted drivers

Carlton Police Department will be watching this month for those not watching: distracted drivers. Last fall the department received a distracted driving enforcement grant from Oregon Impact and Oregon ...

Mac woman rescued after crash near Carlton

A McMinnville woman was rescued early Sunday after being trapped inside her car for approximately nine hours following a crash, according to Oregon State Police. Angela Tiszkus, 22, was extricated from ...

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A.J. Custer and Sadie Best of McMinnville High School’s Leo Club fill plastic eggs with candy for the annual Lions Easter egg hunt. Leos is a junior version of the McMinnville Lions Club, which will sponsor the event for children at 10 a.m. sharp Saturday, March 30, in Discovery Meadows Park. It’s one of many Easter egg hunts planned in cities around Yamhill County this weekend. The Easter bunny should have good weather for hiding eggs — Saturday is forecast to be sunny with highs in the 60s. But kids should wear sturdy shoes for the egg hunts anyway, as the grass still may be damp Saturday morning.

Weekend hopping with egg hunts

Easter egg hunts are planned Saturday — with a handful scheduled Sunday — in various venues around Yamhill County. Unless indicated, they are free. They include: McMinnville: The McMinnville ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Ed Dewith, a regular at Carlton Corners, talks with friends he often sees there during Happy Hour. With him are Ron Telles, left, forced to use a glass instead of a beer mug because he’s a “newcomer” who’s been coming for about 18 months, and Sam Brandt, right. In the background are, from left, Billy and Erin Geringer, Brenda Burres and Janet Dewith.

'24 Hours: 5 to 6 p.m. at 'the local hang'

Happy Hour is well underway when the clock strikes 5 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Carlton Corners, a restaurant popular with mostly locals, many of whom come there on a daily basis or even more often. Often ...

Starla Pointer/News-Register##Soccer coach TJ Kostecky tells a story about learning to really look around him, gather information and make decisions quickly, during a book signing event in Carlton on Saturday attended by Yamhill Carlton Soccer Club members. Kostecky explains his philosophy and techniques in his new book, “Eyes Up!” The club provided a free copy of the book for each young player.

‘Spark moments’: Coach and author inspires YC soccer kids

“Keep your eyes up, score big in the game of life and help make our world a better place, one person at a time,” wrote soccer coach and motivator TJ Kostecky as he signed copies of his new ...

Easter egg hunts planned around county

Hippity-hop, the Easter Bunny is on its way to Yamhill County. It will visit numerous egg hunts, including the McMinnville Lions Club’s venerable event, mostly on Saturday, March 30. Additional ...

Starla Pointer/News-Register##Walt Fulcher of the Sons of the American Legion at Carlton Memorial Post 173, left, talks with National SAL Commander Don “JR” Hall of Maryland during his visit to Carlton’s Legion hall Saturday, March 9. A visit from a national leader was encouraging to Carlton’s group, which is made up of sons and grandsons of veterans, Fulcher said.

Sons of Legion commander visits

Members of the Sons of the American Legion squadrons in Carlton and McMinnville said they were honored by a visit from the national commander last week. Don “JR” Hall of Baltimore, Maryland, ...

DEQ fines Carlton for sewage violations

The state Department of Environmental Quality fined the city of Carlton $11,527 in January for multiple violations of its permit to discharge treated sewage water, the department has announced. According ...

St. Patrick’s Day weekend brings events to area venues

Area restaurants, businesses and organizations are planning special activities this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Corned beef and cabbage will make an appearance on many menus. Music, ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Laura and Doug Fugere comfort each other under a memorial quilt for their daughter, Shanny, who was killed in a crash caused by an intoxicated driver. On the wall are a photo of Shanny, her ashes in a wooden box, and art made by Doug of Shanny’s footprints, among other artifacts. Bean, at right, along with their dog Trip have also been a comfort to the Fugeres.

Stopping By: Remembering Shanny

Saying Shanny Fugere was full of life is like saying a beach is full of grains of sand or the ocean is full of water, said her parents, Doug and Laura Fugere. Shanny enlivened every situation, whether ...

Carlton Fire Association holds fundraising dinner

A community dinner and fundraiser happens 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, to benefit the Carlton Volunteer Fire Association. Spaghetti dinner, with salad, drinks and dessert, cost $10, kids seven ...

Deputy shoots and kills dog after being bitten during motorist arrest

A suspect’s dog was shot by a Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputy in an incident just before noon on Monday, Feb. 19. Sgt. Robert Eubanks had stopped Yamhill County resident Adrienne Santrizos ...

Kirby Neumann-Rea/News-Register##Yamhill Carlton Elementary teacher Cheyenne Meyers works with Deegan Lynn on his Chromebook reading material while art and reading are enjoyed at nearby tables by Lane Peloquin, left, and Yossef Torres, Harlan Trivelpiece, Norah Lopez and Pearl Nonamaker.

'24 Hours: 2 to 3 p.m. in the classroom

Yamhill Carlton second-graders quietly conclude school day with reading and art

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