A fire engine for Santa
If Santa were to become stuck in a chimney, Amber Schmidt’s Christmas fire truck would race to the scene to rescue him and his bag of presents. The 1967 Western States engine, which Schmidt’s ...
Outdoor spaces help local restaurants keep serving
Numerous restaurants around Yamhill County have set up tents, awnings or other types of outdoor arrangements in order to keep serving customers during the latest round of coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Under ...
Trail design planning begins with request for public input
Final design planning for the Yamhelas Westsider Trail has begun, and county grants and special projects manager Carrie Martin hopes to include a community compromise for what’s been a controversial ...
It's a cool one, Mr. Grinch
Max, the Grinch’s long-suffering dog, dangled precariously from the roof of the Livingston family’s house on Washington Street in Carlton. His master crouches a few feet below, grinning Grinchily ...
Missing 5-year-old boy found safe
A 5-year-old boy missing since about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday was found safe about six hours later. About 6 p.m., the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit was activated to search for the ...
Christmas TV show features YC teachers
The Yamhill Carlton High School teachers who founded the schools rocketry and engineering program are featured on a Discovery Channel show that starts airing Thursday, Dec. 3. Jordan Slavish, a math teacher, ...
Carlton OKs garbage rate increase, plans for new
Carlton residents and businesses will see a 4% increase on their garbage collection bills starting Jan. 1. They also can expect another rate increase in mid-2021, as the city negotiates a new franchise ...
Along the Street: New brewing venture takes over Allegory site
The inagural run of ForeLand Beer moved through the canning line this week as the new McMinnville brewery announced its launch. ForeLand will operate from the former location of Allegory Brewing, near ...
Council member elected Carlton's next mayor
Challenger Linda Watkins was handily elected Carlton mayor Tuesday night. “I’m very happy,” said Watkins, who said she had “no great expectations” about the election. “Now ...
Incumbent, challenger leading in Yamhill City Council race
Updated 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.: New numbers don't change expected outcome. ----- Incumbent Tim Askey and challenger Marci Hedin are leading in the race to fill two seats on the Yamhill City Council. In ...
Watkins winning Carlton mayor's seat; Skipper, Erickson, Brandao leading council race
Updated: 2 a.m.: Fourth run of ballots doesn't change expected results. ------ Challenger Linda Watkins still is handily leading in the race for Carlton mayor, according to the final unofficial run ...
Stopping By: Father, daughter to open new Yamhill restaurant
Heidi Davis dreamed for many years of having her own restaurant. As a teen in a Clackamas Community College restaurant management class, she drew up plans for an eatery based on her family name and one ...
County approves rural broadband project
Over the next 12 to 18 months, every rural home in Yamhill County wanting adequate internet service should be able to have it. Yamhill County Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved using $500,000 ...
Westside truck route deemed too costly, not a safety improvement
Turning Westside Road into a dedicated truck route would cost far too much and not improve safety, officials of the Oregon Department of Transportation concluded Thursday. Jim West, Region 2 project manager, ...
County opens COVID relief grant for businesses, nonprofits, agencies
Yamhill County is offering grants to businesses and nonprofit organizations that support individuals and families "most affected by the emerging health, economic and social impacts of COVID-19." The ...
