Storm leaves Amity almost dry
Last weekend’s destructive Western Oregon ice and snow storm left Amity with only about 24 hours of water remaining before the city went dry. As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, however, thanks to the teamwork ...
Amity woman injured in double-fatal crash near Hebo
An Amity woman was injured and a Newberg man escaped injury in a double-fatal motor vehicle crash near Hebo on Highway 101 Thursday morning, according to the Oregon State Police. OSP gave this ...
Off to a gooey start
It may be freezing outside, but cheese is melting on grilled sandwiches all over Yamhill County. Diners eagerly started ordering Melt Down specials as the annual grilled cheese fundraiser for the county ...
School board seats open in county
Candidates for school board seats around Yamhill County can file for election with the Yamhill County Clerk's Office. March 18 is the filing deadline for the May 18 election. School board positions that ...
Wine drinking Amity planning commissioner denied reappointment
Amity City Council President Ryan Lehman raised the issue of Rob Kistler drinking wine during a recent Zoom Planning Commission meeting. As a result, the council elected not to reappoint him to the commission ...
Districts around the county planning for school return
After months of working on a variety of plans for returning to in-person classes before the school year, then converting to comprehensive distance learning instead, Yamhill County school districts expect to finally begin reopening school buildings this month.
Fire destroys Amity duplex
A Saturday morning fire destroyed a duplex in Amity. Residents of both units escaped unharmed, but the structure and contents are a total loss. Fire crews responded to the blaze at 206 and 210 Sherman ...
Not ‘just a place where people live’
Outgoing Amity mayor Michael Cape reflects on what makes a city a community
Amity burglary, assault co-defendant draws prison term
Jason Westfall received 35 months in prison for his role in the late September assault and robbery of an Amity man who said he was friends with the assailants. Westfall, 39, pleaded guilty to one count ...
Amity launches holiday season with tree lighting
The News-Register staff The city of Amity will host its Christmas tree lighting event at 6 p.m tonight. The Downtown Improvement Group, Amity Fire District, businesses and other individuals will welcome ...
A dream lost in litigation: Pair’s plans for bakery, flour mill fall apart
Two entrepreneurs who hoped to open a local flour mill and bakery outside of Amity have neither the time, patience nor money to battle an opponent who appealed county approval of the plan to the state ...
Sheriff's office carries out drug bust at Amity home
An Amity man and woman were arrested following execution of a search warrant Wednesday morning at highway-front property known for suspicious behavior. The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, which ...
Along the Street: Bottling operation breaks ground on expanded Colvin Court
McMinnville Economic Development Partnership, McMinnville Industrial Promotions and the City of McMinnville recently celebrated the extension of Colvin Court. The 440-foot road extension will allow greater ...
County opens COVID relief grant for businesses, nonprofits, agencies
Yamhill County is offering grants to businesses and nonprofit organizations that support individuals and families "most affected by the emerging health, economic and social impacts of COVID-19." The ...
Apparent suicide claims life of Amity middle-schooler
UPDATED, Wednesday, Oct. 28, noon: A glowstick celebration of life for Olivia Long, the 13-year-old Amity Middle School eighth-grader who died last week of an apparent suicide, according ...