Chief reminded often of facilities need
CARLTON — Chief Kevin Martinez, who’s led the Carlton police department since 2012, agrees his city sorely needs a new law enforcement facility. He thinks about it whenever he calls a meeting ...
Carlton bond would build new police station
CARLTON — Voters will decide in May whether to approve a $2.3 million bond measure to build a new law enforcement building and, by extension, allow the city to use other funds to expand space for ...
City manager finalists meet Carlton
CARLTON — Dozens of residents introduced themselves to city manager finalists Monday night at a reception at De Ponte Cellars. More citizens, city staff members and officials met with the candidates ...
Alleged Yamhill shooter opts for trial
By PAUL DAQUILANTE<br/>Of the News-Register Richard Mershon, charged with shooting Yamhill resident David Trivelpiece in the neck last November, will take his case to trial. McMinnville attorney ...
Carlton residents can meet city manager candidates
CARLTON — Three of four finalists for the city manager job will meet the public Monday night. Heidi Bell of Donald, Kelsey Lewis of Tualatin and Dennis Durham of Michigan will attend the event, ...
'Sick threat' brings investigators to Y-C High
YAMHILL — A threatening message was found in a girls’ bathroom at Yamhill-Carlton High School Monday afternoon. School officials and police investigated, but don’t believe there was any ...
Girlfriend alleges violent assault by boyfriend
CARLTON -- A Carlton woman alleges she was physically and sexually assaulted by her boyfriend. His behavior turned seemingly bizarre at one point, she said, when he poured spaghetti sauce on some of her ...
Drug bust nets pounds of meth, heroin
YAMHILL - A five-month Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team investigation resulted in three arrests and the seizure of more than eight pounds of methamphetamine, a half pound of heroin and $50,000 ...
Two Carlton-area properties recommended for historic listing
CARLTON — The state Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation recommended two Carlton-area properties for National Historic listing when it met in Carlton earlier this month. The committee is ...
Boquist expects more grant money for Carlton water
CARLTON — State Sen. Brian Boquist, R-Dallas, told residents Thursday he expects Carlton to receive another $5.15 million grant for its water system. The city already has secured $4.5 million in ...
Carlton police address domestic violence
CARLTON — Police are concerned about the rising number of domestic violence calls in their city, including two that led to arrests over the holiday season. “We take domestic violence ...
Carlton forum to examine domestic violence issues
CARLTON -- Carlton police will host a community forum about domestic violence Thursday, Feb. 22. "Prevent/Report Domestic Violence" will begin at 7 p.m. in the American Legion Hall, 158 E. Main St. Yamhill ...
State historic preservation group to meet in Carlton
CARLTON — The state Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation will meet in Carlton Friday, Feb. 16, to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Place. The public meeting will ...
Robotics teams compete
FIRST Tech Challenge robotics teams from McMinnville brought home several awards from their first qualifying tournament of the season, held Saturday. Both McMinnville High School teams, Blackbird and Chronobreak, ...
Trivelpiece fundraiser scheduled
A fundraiser for Yamhill shooting victim David Trivelpiece will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Carlton American Legion Hall, 158 E. Main St. Richard Mershon, 67, of Yamhill, has been indicted ...
