Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Supporters of Juliette’s House, the Yamhill County child abuse intervention center, tour the newly constructed areas that will provide more space for working with clients and families. The 2,200-square-foot addition is called the Noble Building in honor of Ron Noble, former state representative and police chief. The name came as a surprise to Noble, who was among guests at a dedication ceremony Friday.

Juliette’s House celebrates completion of new addition

Juliette’s House on Friday celebrated the opening of its new addition, which increased the size of its child abuse intervention center by more than one-third. The 2,200-square-foot, two-story addition ...

Along the Street : Angela Fasana of Willamina named chair of WOU trustees

The Western Oregon University Board of Trustees recently elected Angela Fasana of Willamina to serve as the third board chair. Fasana has been a Western Oregon University Board of Trustee since July 2022, ...

##Scot Laney

Newberg historian and board member named new CEO at Evergreen

Scot Laney, who has been a member of the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum’s board, has been hired as the nonprofit organization’s CEO, effective immediately The board announced his hiring ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##First-grader Elizabeth Serato Lara, holding a stuffed rabbit she received from Juliette’s House, thinks hard before selecting a backpack from the display at Beyond Backpacks Saturday. “Whether it’s princesses or Elsa or Minecraft,” or just a plain one, getting to choose means a lot to children, said Debbie Beam, a volunteer.

Photo Gallery: Backpacks and beyond

Hundreds turn out for Beyond Backpacks event Saturday.

Along the Street: Nominations due for ‘Coolest Thing Made in Yamhill County’

Today is the deadline to nominate the “Coolest Thing Made in Yamhill County” in a new competition hosted by the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership, the McMinnville Area Chamber of ...

‘Crown of Yamhill County’ will benefit Henderson House

Contestants will vie this fall to win “Crown of Yamhill County” honors in a fundraiser for Henderson House, which provides service and shelter for domestic violence victims and prevention and ...

Starla Pointer/News-Register##Habitat Board President Patty Haddeland, left, talks with new homeowner Melva Martinez, right, who said she is thrilled to have a home of her own. Between them is Laura Bruce, an interpreter who helped with Spanish translation during a dedication ceremony for Martinez’s home and three others on Sunday.

Habitat dedicates four homes

Four families, who moved into new Habitat for Humanity homes this summer, gathered with Habitat staff, board members, volunteers and other supporters for a recent dedication ceremony. “These are ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Hot air balloons lift off at dawn to kickoff the annual Rock of Ages/Valley View Fun Festival Saturday. Another balloon offered tethered rides a little later in the morning, and the fun continued all day with children’s activities, radio-controlled aircraft, food and music, including Second Winds, gospel singers and a barbershop quartet.

Photo Gallery: Rock of Ages Fun Festival worth getting up for

Hot air balloon rides followed by children’s activities, radio-controlled aircraft, food and music, including Second Winds, gospel singers and a barbershop quartet. 

OCF holds retreat in Mac, focuses on Hispanic workforce needs, education, and child care

One of Oregon’s largest philanthropy groups held its board retreat in McMinnville last week to dive into local issues such as affordable housing, childcare and agricultural workers. The Oregon Community ...

Rock of Ages hosts music, hot air balloons, more

Rock of Ages/Valley View Retirement Village will host a full day of music and activities for the community on Saturday, Aug. 10. Admission and activities are free. Canned food donations will be accepted ...

##Mary (Nightingale) Lago

Along the Street: Linfield University adds three trustees to board

Three women, two of them alums, have joined the Linfield University Board of Trustees. They are Mary (Nightingale) Lago, a 1997 graduate, Katie Paullin, a 2003 graduate, and Laurie Reser, who also has ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##essica Binkerd takes a look at luminaria honoring cancer victims during the July 20 “Light Up the Night for Hope,” on Third Street, part of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life activities in Yamhill County this year. Binkerd came to the event with a friend who lost her son at 17 due to an aggressive cancer; she also honored several of her own family members. The luminaria event and silent auction went well despite the heat, said Melissa Hernandez of the Relay for Life Committee.

Photos: Lights for hope

Luminaria on Third Street part of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life activities in Yamhill County this year

Local entrepreneurs talk healthy paths to growth

Taking care of people, both staff members and customers, is critical to running a successful company, according to four local business owners who spoke Thursday, June 27, during a “Pub Talk” ...

Petco Love provides grant to HB Pets

Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society received a $5,500 grant from the national nonprofit Petco Love to support HB’s work for animals in Yamhill County. Petco Love, founded in 1999, gives grants and ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##The St. Barnabas sanctuary dates from 1964, when the building went up at 822 S.W. Second St. in McMinnville. It replaced the original church at Fifth and Davis streets downtown.

Stopping By: Generous of spirit

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church marks 150 years, with special services planned June 15-16

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