Mac man pleads guilty to sex abuse before trial
Haidyn James Adrian, 24, of McMinnville pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree sex abuse and furnishing alcohol to a minor the day before trial was set to begin. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail ...
Dayton proceeds with well work despite possible grant funding cut
Dayton City Council on Monday proceeded with two aspects of a well activation project that could nearly double the city’s water supply, but the city may receive less than expected in state funding ...
In brief: Gaming Expo; book sale; Willamina meetings
Gaming Expo returns Saturday Gamers of all ages are invited to the West Valley Esports and Gaming Expo on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Sheridan High School. Doors open at 11 a.m. The expo will feature over 30 ...
Quirk of the Week: Celebrating unique holiday scares, smiles
Call it a Quirk-tet. Four scenes in this post-Halloween week are worth observing. They may well all be gone by publication time, but they livened the scene while they were here. We start with a unique, ...
Annual Coastal Hills tour features art, quilts
Almost 20 artists and crafters will participate in Willamina’s annual Coastal Hills Art Tour and Quilt Show Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8. The annual event features makers showing in storefronts ...
3rd St. Pizza building for sale
The former 3rd St. Pizza and Moonlight Theater building is up for sale. Mike Morris, a real estate broker with Miller Consulting Group, said sellers are looking for someone who not only can pay the $950,000 ...
Along the Street: Antique mall adds annex
The Lafayette Schoolhouse Antique Mall, which opened in 1988 in the city’s former school building at 748 Third St., has added an annex at 240 Madison Street. Located across the street and about ...
In Brief: Veterans events, council meetings and more
Carlton council to set gas station hearing pending an appeal The applicant for a controversial gas station and convenience store proposal in Carlton has yet to appeal the planning commission’s Oct. ...
Linfield sets its sights on property development
Linfield University has contracted brokerage firm Apex Partners to assist with the development of 73 acres and is exploring a variety of options for the land zoned for commercial and residential. Linfield ...
No decision on county home business appeal
A Yamhill County appeal hearing over a home occupation permit was continued last week after the appellant requested the record remain open for additional evidence submittals. Neighbors of applicant Javier ...
New Mac PD patrol captain still driven to serve as he enters next stage of 30-year career
McMinnville Police Department’s new Captain Dan O’Loughlin arrived to the city by way of Gresham, Sherwood, Hillsboro and Canada, where he got his start and remains a dual citizen. O’Loughlin ...
Amity volunteers brave the rain to install native plant area in City Park
In a deluge Saturday morning, Nov. 1, volunteers weathered the elements to plant native flora at Amity City Park. The south side of the park near Fifth Street, interspersed between the oaks and evergreens, ...
Half of November SNAP benefits to be paid amid shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will pay about half of November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, though benefits could take months to flow to recipients, the department said Monday in a brief to a federal court in Rhode Island.
Photo Gallery: Candy Crush
Third Street was packed of costumed locals for Halloween. Also see: Sweet ride: Dealership event draws two- and four-legged characters on Halloween
Commissioners opt to postpone letter to governor after sparring over versions
A letter from Yamhill County asking Gov. Tina Kotek for more financial support for families on food assistance was delayed a week after commissioners disagreed Thursday over which version to send. Commissioners ...
