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

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Dolly and Dennis McCord married soon after graduating from Yamhill Carlton High School, he in 1956 and she in 1957. After living in many places during of his Navy career, they will mark their 66th anniversary in their McMinnville home next month.

Stopping By: Across a crowded room

A many-stationed romance that began at a Carlton dance still going strong 66 years later

Former Carlton man indicted on rape charges

A former Carlton resident has been indicted on three charges of first-degree rape for allegedly having sex with a victim under the age of 12. The Carlton Police Department initiated an investigation on ...

County commissioners deny gate, approve health funding requests

Despite reservations about several of the items, Yamhill County Commissioners last Thursday approved requests from the Health and Human Services department. HHS Director Lindsey Manfrin intends to apply ...

YC board to meet Thursday

The Yamhill Carlton School District board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, in the district office, 120 N. Larch Place, Yamhill. The meeting will be available by Zoom, as well as in person; call the ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Samantha and Arild Doerge of Carlton are proud parents of John Robert, born at 2:15 a.m. Jan. 1 at Providence Newberg Medical Center. John’s siblings are Evey, 5, and Jimmy, 18 months.

Carlton family welcomes year's first baby

John Robert Doerge arrived a few days later than his parents, Samantha and Arild Doerge of Carlton had expected, giving John the 2024 “first baby” honors for Yamhill County John was ...

Yamhill, Sheridan host holiday events

Yamhill and Sheridan residents will gather in their respective cities for Christmas events this weekend. * Yamhill’s annual tree lighting event will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. ...

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