Vintage bank building turned into boutique lodging
A large photo of the late Bill Stoller, standing in a vineyard and looking happy, was on display Wednesday at the grand opening of the Inn at Dayton, one of his pet projects. “This is his home, ...
Fireworks planned in Dayton
Dayton will host its second-ever fireworks show Friday, July 4, capping off the regular Dayton Friday Nights event. Local residents gather in Blockhouse Park each Friday evening during the summer for ...
Dayton, Mac Fire projects included in “Christmas tree” bill
The city of Dayton and McMinnville Fire District received last-minute gifts from the state legislature’s “Christmas tree” bill last week. HB 5006 included $3 million in funding ...
Scott Law leaving Mac to become next chief of Dayton Fire District
Former McMinnville Fire District Division Chief Scott Law has been hired as the new chief of the Dayton Fire District and will begin his tenure July 1. Law spent 26 years with Mac Fire (including 20 as ...
Dayton adopts budget with lower reserves
Dayton City Council formally adopted the fiscal year 2025-26 budget Monday with approximately half its reserve goals, following updated projections and the departure of the city’s finance director. City ...
Popular coast restaurant moves to Dayton location
The Bay House, long a destination restaurant on the Oregon Coast, has reopened in Dayton. Owners Steve Wilson and Maureen OCallaghan expect to draw many longtime customers to its new city, in addition ...
Former meat shop in Dayton approved for lighter uses
The Yamhill County Planning Commission last week approved a zoning change for a former meat processor and slaughterhouse in Dayton, telling neighbors their concerns about water use is a topic outside ...
A class with ‘charisma, kindness’: Dayton High School grads excited to take next step
As family members and other supporters filed into Dayton High School’s Memorial Stadium Saturday morning, a trio of soon-to-graduate seniors stood on the edge of Gubser Field, looking for familiar ...
Oldfashioned radio show on in Dayton, Sheridan
The Dayton Community Chorus and 99 West Jazz Band will perform “Duke’s Place: A 1940s’ Radio Show” at 7 p.m. on June 6 and 7. Admission is free. The Friday show will be ...
Dayton school budget group to meet Tuesday
The Dayton School District Budget Committee will meet Tuesday, May 27, to consider the spending plan for 2025-26. The public session will start at 5 p.m. online. The committee met earlier this month to ...
Dayton to shutter Palmer Creek Lodge; committee approves fee hikes
The city of Dayton’s budget committee approved on Monday around $25 in new resident fees and the temporary closure of Palmer Creek Lodge to address fiscal concerns for next year’s budget. The ...
Dayton students to present musical with positive message
A week and a half before their May 20 performance, the cast of “Could You Hug a Cactus?” gathered for another rehearsal on the Dayton Grade School stage. The elementary school students have ...
3A softball roundup: Pirates hand Loggers first loss of season
Preparation triumphed over dominance on Monday as the OSAA 3A ranked No. 2 Dayton varsity softball team (18-2) handed No. 1 Scio (18-1) their first loss of the season in a tightly contested 3-1 victory ...
Major cuts proposed for Dayton city budget
Closure of the Palmer Creek Lodge, cuts to parks maintenance and holiday celebrations, new fees and rate hikes and personnel changes are all on the table for the city of Dayton for fiscal year 2025-26. Dayton ...
Dayton sees "large rise" in vandalism
Community news was a mixed bag at Dayton City Council Monday, with updates on two burgeoning youth programs and continued reports of vandalism to city property. For the second month in a row, Public Works ...
