Who governs us: In Yamhill County, cities seek to broaden leadership
After a summer of protests and conversations prompted many residents of Yamhill County to reflect on race and equity in life and work, the fall election season poses an interesting question: Who governs ...
Man who hit deacon because 'devil told me to' sentenced
McMinnville attorney Abraham Hanson said defendant Milton Carmona “wants to do the right thing,” but has struggled with drug addiction and mental health. Carmona punched a deacon in the face ...
Carlton planners give nod to 55-home subdivision
Carlton Planning Commission unanimously approved plans Monday for part of a subdivision in the southeast part of town. The planning commission meeting was calm and friendly, in contrast to boisterous earlier ...
Wolfe trial set over to late next year
A six-week trial for Michael Wolfe, the 53-year-old rural Gaston man charged with killing his 3-year-old son and the boy’s mother, is now scheduled to begin Sept. 13, 2021, before Presiding Judge ...
Three candidates, two openings for Yamhill council
Three people are running for two openings on the Yamhill City Council: one incumbent and two candidates nominated at the annual city caucus in July. At the caucus, attended by about 40 Yamhill voters, ...
Yamhill, Mac oppose Highway 47 reroute to move traffic out of downtown Carlton
Moving heavy trucks off Highway 47 and onto Westside Road would benefit Carlton, but turning it into a dedicated truck route would create headaches for Yamhill, McMinnville and rural residents along the ...
Meeting set on Westside Road bypass between Mac and Yamhill
The Oregon Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting next week about the possibility of turning Westside Road into a designated truck route between McMinnville and Yamhill. ODOT is considering ...
Bull elk skeleton found near Yamhill, OSP seeks info
The Oregon State Police is seeking information about skeletal remains of a bull elk discovered earlier this month north of Yamhill. Evidence indicates the elk was killed during the first two weeks of ...
Yamhill County commissioners hold record open in Yamhill house permit hearing
At the request of opponents, county commissioners on Thursday agreed after a lengthy hearing to allow another week of written testimony on a proposal to build a house in rural Yamhill. Applicant Steven ...
Winegrowers Association supports food bank
An $8,000 donation from the Yamhill-Carlton Winegrowers Association will help the YC Storehouse continue supplying dozens of people who need food and supplies every month. Volunteers from the Carlton-based ...
Carlton will wait for ODOT to consider Westside truck bypass
Carlton City Council members on Tuesday briefly considered asking voters to state their preferences for the path Highway 47 takes through town — along Main Street downtown, as the state ...
Commissioners approve Yamhelas trail planning grant
Yamhill County commissioners on Thursday voted to accept a grant from the state Department of Transportation to develop a master plan for the Yamhelas Westsider Trail. Commissioners Casey Kulla and Rick ...
Filing deadlines approach for candidates in city races
Deadlines are approaching for filing for Yamhill County city offices. Candidates must file this month to run for mayor or city council openings. The last date for filing varies by city. To run for a ...
Two charged in theft of tools, guns, 1958 Chevy
Two men were arrested for running a burglary and theft ring targeting Yamhill County in May after sheriff’s deputies recovered more than $50,000 in stolen goods, including a fully restored 1958 Chevrolet ...
