Break-in at realty office leads to arrest
Travis Kenyon Cooper, 28, of McMinnville was arrested Sunday, July 6, after a short standoff with police at a realty office. Cooper was charged with second-degree burglary, a felony, and misdemeanor counts ...
Lafayette’s Fourth of July full of firsts
The Lafayette Fourth of July celebration was a day of firsts for many residents. For Ashley Brown, of Dayton, it was her first time singing the National Anthem before an audience. Brown is accustomed ...
$1 million bail held for Texas man accused of sex crimes
A Texas man indicted on numerous sex crimes alleged to have been committed against pre-teen relatives was denied his request for a reduction of bail at a Thursday, July 3 pre-trial release hearing. Kris ...
Towery to wrap up tenure early; council to hear update on 'McMinnville Landing'
City Manager Jeff Towery may be leaving McMinnville sooner than later, as city council will vote Tuesday on an agreement to move back his final day from Sept. 2 to July 16. Towery is leaving to become ...
Third-party release denied for man accused of rape
Jackson Kelly Collins, 20, of McMinnville has been charged with first-degree rape stemming from an alleged June 4 incident. The victim awoke around 1:30 a.m. in her Newberg home in a state of undress ...
Eckles resigns from Willamina council
The Willamina City Council is expected to declare a vacancy at its 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 meeting as Councilor Jennifer Eckles has submitted her resignation. In her resignation letter, Eckles indicated ...
Cashman weapons charge will be retried
Dillon Cashman is set to receive a new trial following the opinion of the Oregon Court of Appeals. A 12-member jury found Cashman guilty of six counts of unlawful use of a weapon in May 2023, almost 11 ...
Amity council considers sites for new library, civic center
During its most recent work session, Amity City Council debated the merits and pitfalls of potential new locations for Amity’s new civic center and library. City Administrator Nathan Frarck requested ...
Lafayette mayor, Sheriff to host youth safety town hall
Lafayette community leaders are gathering to discuss the worsening issue of unruly behavior among youth, and solutions to the issue. Lafayette Mayor Hilary Malcomson and Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott ...
Wolf dog custody request denied
McMinnville resident Sandra Atwood’s attempt to retrieve her two dogs from impound was dismissed by the Circuit Court last month. Atwood was originally charged with 22 counts stemming from a March ...
‘Everything’s gorgeous’ at busy Carlton Fun Days
Carlton’s annual summer Fun Days kicked off Friday with local vendors, a corn ole tournament, and live music. Under summer sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s, the two-day celebration filled ...
Grant funds help start literacy camp in Sheridan
The Sheridan School District received a $149,000 grant for a summer literacy camp at Falconer-Chapman School. The camp runs from July 7 to Aug. 1, and focuses on literacy for first to eighth graders. ...
Banker Jon Johnson retires after enjoyable career
Citizens Bank Vice President and McMinnville Branch Manager Jon Johnson has enjoyed his career in banking and the opportunities he’s had while working in McMinnville. Johnson retired at the end ...
Memory Lane/Vintage NR: July 3, 2025
A look back at Yamhill County news 10 years ago - Because of the extreme fire danger, Amity Police Officer James Clark told the city council Wednesday night the department “will not tolerate” ...
