FCI inmates initiate hunger strike
Eighty people incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution-Sheridan began protesting extensive lockdowns in their cells, inadequate meals, limited medical care and restricted access to computers ...
Two suspects break into Willamina market
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at Willamina’s Center Market, 180 N.E. Main Street, around midnight Monday, June 27. The pair allegedly stole about $2,500 work ...
Willamina celebrates the Fourth from daylight to dusk
Jack Scott, chairperson of the Willamina Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration Committee, said it just doesn’t seem right that a community which for years has prided itself on being recognized ...
National commander visits local Legion
Local American Legion members welcomed their national commander June 28, giving him a tour of the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museums as well as the McMinnville, Sheridan and Carlton Legion posts. “It’s ...
Fireworks: Not in Mac, but elsewhere
No fireworks show is scheduled in McMinnville this Fourth of July. In past years, organizations such as the McMinnville Jaycees have hosted fireworks. But no one has taken on the show this year. Local ...
Legion serves up Hometown Days
Sheridan’s American Legion Post 75 headquarters on the north end of Bridge Street is a place where Kim Johnson easily gravitates. “When the doors are open I’m happy,” said ...
Rural Sheridan couple's deaths ruled murder-suicide
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that murder-suicide was the manner of death for 80-year-old Prentis “Rusty” Hale III and Karen Hansen-Pieri, 60, whose bodies ...
Two adults found dead on rural property near Sheridan
Two adults were found dead Monday, May 30, on a rural Sheridan property in the 11000 block of Southwest Dupee Valley Road, according to the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. They were identified ...
Forty-six Sheridan seniors graduate Saturday
Forty-seven Sheridan High School seniors will graduate Saturday, June 11, in a 2 p.m. ceremony at the football stadium. The valedictorian is Esme Henriquez Lara and the salutatorian is Luke Vollman. Jeremy ...
Willamina summer arts camps start soon
Registrations are open for the Art Conspiracy Summer Arts Program at Willamina High School, with some sessions nearly full. The program runs June 20 to June 30 (Monday thru Thursday) with a final performance/presentation ...
‘Future Fair’ helps Sheridan High students get an informed look ahead
Ensuring future success begins now. That was the key message conveyed to Sheridan High School students at this year’s Future Fair, an event designed to help prepare them for future employment in ...
Willamina city manager resigns
West takes Independence job; library director Frost named interim manager
Sheridan tech ed center honors former governor
Barbara Roberts, Oregon governor from 1991 to 1995, rode with State Rep. David Gomberg, to a special occasion Monday afternoon in Sheridan. The Sheridan School District CTEC (Career Technical ...
Willamina students revved up by experience at prestigious car show
Willamina High School Principal Jami Fluke remembers junior Alyson Payne being a bit “star struck” in the moment. While at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, Calif., CTE (career and ...
Willamina planning to expand middle school
The Willamina School District will expand and renovate its middle school with the addition of six classrooms, a central office space with two private offices and a staff room, four additional restrooms ...
