Poor conditions, harsh treatment reported at FCI Sheridan
The call came from the Federal Correctional Institution. Joshua Diskin was on the clock. He had only 10 minutes to talk from the Sheridan facility. During those few minutes, however, he was determined ...
Grand Ronde Tribal fixture Steve Bobb dies
Steve Bobb Sr., who served as a Grand Ronde Tribal Council member from 2007-13, and returned to the council from 2018-21, died Thursday, Aug. 11, of cancer. He was 73. Bobb’s contributions were ...
Willamina hosts city-wide garage sale
The Willamina Economic Improvement District and the city will host a community garage sale Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19-20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. About 30 participants are expected. Willamina Christian ...
National Night Out events planned in several cities
Several National Night Out events are planned in Yamhill County on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Hosted by local police departments and the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, they are being held in conjunction ...
Bridge Street sinkhole repaired in Sheridan
The Yamhill County Public Works Department was called out to repair a sinkhole that developed on the north end of Sheridan’s Bridge Street Sunday, July 17, according to Road Division Manager Steve ...
Centenarian looks back on a good life
Born in Kings Valley, Walter Fuller served overseas and spent years in Illinois, but ‘I’ve always lived in Oregon.’
Willamina swears in new councilor
The Willamina City Council filled an opening at the Tuesday, July 12 regular meeting with the appointment of Vickie Hernandez. The vacancy was declared in December 2021 after Theresa McKnight resigned ...
Highway 18 motorist shot to death; suspect at large
A road rage incident led to the deadly shooting of a motorist about 9 p.m. Wednesday west of Grand Ronde on Highway 18. The victim was identified by the Oregon State Police as Dennis Gerard Anderson, ...
'Bart Simpson' addresses Delphian grads
The voice of Bart Simpson sent the Delphian School’s Class of 2022 off into the world in June. Nancy Cartwright, who voices the popular cartoon character, spoke at the school’s 42nd commencement. ...
Art Conspiracy exposes youth to the richness of art
Summer program exposes youth to the richness of art
Rep. Bonamici talks about housing issues with local leaders
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, sat down Thursday to talk with people who work with local affordable housing and homeless programs during a visit to McMinnville. She said she wanted to hear, among ...
Heider Building retail space nearing completion
Crews are making steady progress on restoring the Heider Building, a century-old, two-story brick structure at 229 S. Bridge St. in Sheridan. A restoration project like this “takes awhile,” ...
Willamina district takes a hard look at security
As an educator, you never get used to learning about another school shooting, Willamina School District Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick told the school board at the Monday, June 27, regular meeting. “It’s ...
