Sheridan Council discusses ways for more public input
Sheridan Mayor Cale George surveyed the council’s interest in changing public comment processes at their Monday, June 16, meeting. Currently, there is a public comment period at the start of the ...
Sheridan council approves budget, community grants
The Sheridan city council unanimously approved a $16,989,419 budget for 2025-26, keeping the local tax rate at $2.1307 per $100,000 of assessed value at its June 16 meeting. Interim City Manager Preston ...
Grand Ronde man dies in Hwy 18 crash
A Grand Ronde man died at the scene of a crash near the intersections of Highways 18 and 22 Sunday evening. The Oregon State Police reported the preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Freightliner ...
Sheridan council to vote on budget
Sheridan city council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 16 to vote on a nearly $17 million 2025-26 budget. The proposed $16,989,419 budget sets the tax rate of $2.1307 for $100,000. The budget has no contingency ...
No more proclamations, says Willamina council
The Willamina city council last week voted to end its practice of making proclamations. Councilor Jennifer Eckles had submitted a request for a proclamation recognizing Pride Month in the month of June; ...
Departing Sheridan fire chief: ‘We are running out of options’
Sheridan Fire District’s future remains bleak as it appears $3 million in state funding from House Bill 3870 will not come to fruition. The bill would appropriate $40 million from the state’s ...
Sheridan council workshops city manager profile
Sheridan City Council discussed the city manager selection criteria last Monday with recruiting firm Jensen Strategies. The profile was developed based on interviews and other information by city staff, ...
Willamina council to vote on budget Tuesday
The city of Willamina will host two public hearing at the Tuesday city council meeting, for state revenue sharing funds and the 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The city will adopt next fiscal year’s ...
Spartans look forward at graduation
Sixty-one Sheridan Spartans graduated on a hot Saturday, June 7, as the grandstands were bustling with families celebrating the Class of 2025. Speaking to the school’s 117th graduating class, Salutatorian ...
Attempted murder trial rescheduled to November
The attempted murder trial for Roberto Matias Olague Jr., 22, of McMinnville was scheduled to begin Tuesday. However, during a hearing last Thursday, the state and defense agreed to reset the three-day ...
Willamina graduation: ‘Life doesn’t care if you’re ready’
With tears, laughter, words of advice and appreciation for those who inspired their journey, the Willamina High School graduating Class of 2025 turned to a new chapter in life on Saturday. Some of the ...
Art Conspiracy offers classes
The Art Conspiracy program will offer a two-week, in-depth summer arts program for young people June 16 to 27 at Willamina Middle School. The program will include a field trip on June 19. An evening presentation ...
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 ...
Sheridan school bond passes by 69 votes
The Sheridan School bond passed with 560 votes (53.28%) in favor and 491 (46.72%) votes opposed. With the bond passing, the district will receive a $6 million matching grant from the state, providing ...
Willamina graduation Saturday
Willamina High School graduation will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the school campus. The Class of 2025 includes four valedictorians: Syvlie Lu Berry, Lilyanne Raedon Crowe, Shaun Kalob ...
