Arrest made in connection with missing mother, son
Michael Wolfe of Gaston is expected to be arraigned on two counts each of aggravated murder and first-degree kidnapping at about 1:30 p.m. today in Yamhill County Circuit Court in connection with the disappearance ...
LCDC changes rules for siting solar facilities on farmland
The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission voted May 23 to impose greater restrictions on solar facilities seeking to occupy farmland throughout the state. The vote makes permanent temporary ...
Lafayette imposes water restrictions
Lafayette has scheduled water restrictions to begin on June 4. The level one restrictions will limit all outdoor water use to odd/even days, per household address; those with odd-numbered addresses will ...
Commissioners reject offer to join regional COC
Yamhill County is already acting “aggressively” to combat homelessness, and does not need to join a regional Continuum of Care to help its efforts, the county board of commissioners decided ...
Council looks at sewer rate increases to combat homelessness
The McMinnville City Council will consider increasing sewer rates to help provide shelter for people living on the streets at its 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, meeting. Councilors will also consider a ...
Mailer fighting care center fees sent to Mac residents
A letter to McMinnville voters dated May 21 claims new fees local care centers must pay for unnecessary 911 calls “will likely have to pass on to the seniors living in these communities.” If ...
Along the Street: Annual Memorial Day weekend event offers
Tasting rooms welcome holiday weekend visitors The annual Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country runs Saturday to Monday, May 25 to 27. Area wineries kicks off the tasting season with samples of newly ...
Transient arrested after downtown disturbance
A McMinnville transient allegedly jumped in and out of traffic before punching two vehicles Sunday afternoon, and later assaulted a fire department medic. After being transported to Willamette Valley ...
Mershon sentenced to 18 1/2 years in prison
Richard Mershon was sentenced to 222 months - 18 1/2 years - in prison Friday morning in Yamhill County Circuit Court after being found guilty last week by a unanimous vote of the 12-person jury ...
Memorial Day activities planned
The American Legion United Veterans Honor Guard, accompanied by the Legion Riders and the American Legion Auxiliary, will conduct Memorial Day ceremonies in six locations Monday, May 27. The groups annually ...
Injured OSP trooper receives Medal of Valor
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Oregon State Police Trooper and Newberg resident Nic Cederberg received the National Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Monday. It was presented by President Donald Trump. It ...
Council to take up camp sites at work session
McMinnville City Council’s May 28 work session at 5:45 p.m. will include a staff presentation of information about “low barrier shelters and an approach that the city could use to evaluate ...
LUBA remands landfill to county. Again.
The state Land Use Board of Appeals has sent a decision on the Riverbend Landfill back to the county commissioners for reconsideration. Parent company Waste Management now has 141 days, under state law, ...
Water & Light discusses homeless encampment
McMinnville Mayor Scott Hill told the city Water & Light commission Tuesday night that its message to the city council has been heard, and that he believes the commission will be pleased with the results. Last ...
