Downtown shooting suspect apprehended in Albany
Kelton Converse, 21, of Lincoln City, was taken into custody Tuesday evening in Albany by the U.S. Marshals on a warrant related to a shooting incident in downtown McMinnville last Thursday, in which no ...
A solid lesson: Students experience construction work with concrete
Students in McMinnville High School construction internship class got a hard lesson last week — but extremely valuable, they said. They leveled and prepared a 16-by-8-foot site, fitted it with rebar, ...
Fake ‘swatting’ call leads to investigation in Lafayette
A male who phoned to say he had just shot two people made a false report to Lafayette City Hall Wednesday morning, setting off an emergency response and investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. No ...
Calendar of Quirk: Various elements circle around this week — in a roundabout way
This week’s Calendar of Quirk elements include metal, wood, neon, and even some fire. April 15 The classic look of the Farnham Electric neon sign, a standout along Lafayette Avenue. April 16 The ...
King outspending Berschauer in county commissioner race
Yamhill County Commissioner Lindsay Berschauer, who is running for a second term in office, and challenger David “Bubba” King have spent thousands on their campaigns as election season heats ...
Distinguished Service Awards to go to Olson, Duerfeldt, others
Retired educator Emily Duerfeldt and former McMinnville mayor and Yamhill County commissioner Rick Olson have been chosen as woman and man of the year in the annual Distinguished Service Awards program. They ...
Mac High drama performs ‘Our Town’
McMinnville High School drama students will perform Thornton Wilder’s classic, “Our Town,” April 19 to 27. Shows will start at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20; 7 p.m. Thursday ...
Workforce development programs unveiled
Plans for McMinnville’s workforce development initiative were announced last week, with new training programs proposed for healthcare, skilled trades and hospitality. The city is using state American ...
At culinary camp, students learn knife use, kitchen sustainability, and simple joys of mirepoix
Students learned about food safety and basic cooking skills, then prepared a meal during a culinary camp hosted Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, at the Dayton High School cafeteria “Knife! ...
Law enforcement responds to three accidents Tuesday
Local law enforcement responded to three separate vehicle collisions on Tuesday, April 16 — two in McMinnville and one near Dundee. In two of the crashes, three vehicles were involved. One of the ...
Court Records: April 17, 2024
DIVORCES GRANTED Melissa Ann Mercado, Newberg, and Cristian Michael Mercado, Newberg; petitioner’s name Garcia restored. Bobby Gene Raulston III, Newberg, and Stephanie Nicole Maller-Raulston, ...
Budget-strapped Linfield University cuts 35 positions
Linfield University laid off eight staff members last week as part of a larger effort to cut into its operating deficit. A total of 35 positions have been eliminated this year (the majority through attrition), ...
Commissioners consider declaration of Child Abuse Prevention month
Yamhill County Commissioners on Thursday are scheduled to hear a presentation from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, and an update from the county Parks Department. Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, ...
Planning Commissioner Gaibler listed as biggest donor to Berschauer
Yamhill County Commissioner Lindsay Berschauer, who is seeking a second term in office, has listed $39,936 in campaign contributions since the beginning of 2023. The largest chunk of that money, $11,000, ...
King supporters help fill commission challenger’s campaign coffers
David “Bubba” King, running in opposition to county Commissioner Lindsay Berschauer, has reported $50,373 in campaign contributions since the beginning of 2023, from numerous individuals, ...
