Conference sparks students to write
NEWBERG — Lorelei Lubbes, a sophomore at Dayton High School, was eager to attend the first Fire Writers Conference because — like the 150 other students at the event — she considers herself ...
Family has long relationship with Ballston Bridge
BALLSTON — The Morris siblings grew up just south of the Ballston Bridge — literally a few steps from where it begins. The curving structure dominates the view from their property along both ...
Sheriff's office searches for hit-and-run motorist
AMITY - The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office is searching for a hit-and-run vehicle after a pedestrian was struck Monday, Dec. 10 while walking along Fifth Street across from Amity City Park. The sheriff's ...
Amity board addresses maintenance issues
AMITY — The boiler at Amity High School is an original, dating back to 1965, the school board learned from Superintendent Jeff Clark Wednesday night. “We have gotten a good lifespan out of ...
Amity administrator search begins
AMITY — Chad Olsen went to work as the interim Amity City Administrator in late November, and his first order of business was creating a draft for the recruitment of Justin Hogue’s successor. ...
Sheriff's office begins patrolling in Amity
AMITY — The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office started patrolling in Amity last Saturday. “We’re excited and I’m excited,” Sgt. Todd Whitlow said at Wednesday night’s ...
Santa arrives in Amity
AMITY — Santa Claus will touch down in Amity tonight for the community’s parade and tree lighting ceremony. The parade will begin at 5:45 p.m. from the Amity Fire District on the south end ...
Amity turns to Olsen as interim administrator
AMITY - Chad Olsen took about a six-month break after retiring last May as the Carlton City Manager before deciding he was ready to return to work, albeit in a part-time capacity. The Amity City Council ...
Amity council approves sheriff’s office contract
AMITY — Amity’s police department will be a thing of the past at the end of this month. The Amity City Council approved a law enforcement services contract with the Yamhill County Sheriff’s ...
Amity will contract with sheriff's office
AMITY — The Amity City Council voted Thursday night to contract with the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services rather than retain its own police department. Councilor ...
Amity will contract with sheriff's office
AMITY - The Amity City Council voted Thursday night to contract with the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services rather than retain its own police department. Councilor Max Walker ...
Amity City Administrator resigns
AMITY - City Administrator Justin Hogue has resigned, effective Friday, Nov. 23. He said he has accepted a position with Yamhill County as the Business Services Director. Yamhill County Commissioners ...
Amity allocates $5,000 for consulting work
AMITY — The Amity School District will use $5,000 in Measure 98 funds to contract with Dean Mattson for consulting services related to the high school woods’ program, Superintendent Jeff Clark ...
Law enforcement decision stalls again in Amity
AMITY - The Amity City Council's decision to retain its own police department or contract with the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office stalled again Wednesday night. Chris Bolek has resigned as chief, but ...
