Willamina sewer/water hike angers residents
WILLAMINA — Residents wanted to flush away the news they received Tuesday night from the Willamina City Council, which unanimously approved immediate sewer and water rate hikes in addition to informing ...
Newberg man arrested on sex-related charges
NEWBERG — A Newberg man has been arrested for allegedly engaging in sex acts with multiple juvenile females over several years. Andrew Lee Darby, 47, is charged with six counts of first-degree sodomy ...
Writing to readers
LAFAYETTE — In late June or July, a little girl who loves cats will open a package mailed from Wascher Elementary School. In it, she’ll find several books, plus a handwritten note from her ...
They all scream for ice cream
Francisco Javier “Javi” Becerra and his classmates in Columbus Elementary School’s Learning Resource Center have worked really, really hard this year, the third-grader said. They’ve ...
Lafayette resident dies in state DOC custody
UMATILLA - A Lafayette man, who was sentenced to 60 months in prison four months ago, died Sunday afternoon at the Two Rivers Correctional Institution, according to the state Department of Corrections. He ...
Unidos hires full-time executive director
Miriam Vargas Corona began work this month as the new executive director of Unidos Bridging Community, a Hispanic advocacy organization in McMinnville. Corona is the nonprofit’s first full-time ...
Yamhill County Deputy DA charged in Curry County
Yamhill County Deputy District Attorney Amanda Dresen has been charged in Curry County on the Southern Oregon coast with one count each of fourth-degree assault, harassment and strangulation. The Class ...
Planners recommend BOC approval of accessory dwellings
In the ongoing effort to find solutions to the housing crisis, the 2017 state Legislature passed a bill requiring cities and counties to allow at least one accessory dwelling unit per single family house ...
Dayton graduates headed for big things
DAYTON — Kaley Leanne Guinn will attend college this fall to study animation. Zachary Burnett will study game design. Fortunato Harlyn Rios will become a wildland firefighter. Thomas Howard will ...
Y-C graduates encouraged to serve others
YAMHILL — Yamhill-Carlton Superintendent Charan Cline said he’ll miss the Class of 2018, which graduated Sunday afternoon. “You’re beginning your journey as adults,” he said ...
Showers, a rainbow and 500+ celebrations
Though showers fell from time to time, a rainbow appeared Friday night as McMinnville High School teachers and administrators distributed diplomas to more than 500 students — it was Mac High’s ...
Fields recognized for years of service
Ray Fields of McMinnville was honored Sunday by Global Torch Relay — Running for Peace. The international relay race was founded in 1987 by Indian philosopher and artist Sri Chinmoy. It is reputedly ...
Neighborhood Watch meeting set
The McMinnville Police Department is hosting an informational meeting to educate residents on Neighborhood Watch and how to start a program. The meeting will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June ...
Amity seniors instructed to own their future
AMITY — John Stearns and Amity High School’s seniors assembled for the final time Saturday afternoon. “Don’t ever forget what a special place this is,” Stearns told the 2018 ...
MHS senior wins GRADitude scholarship
Daniel Lobatos, who graduated Friday from McMinnville High School, has been chosen for a $1,000 college scholarship from the Oregon School Boards Association. Lobatos created a video expressing GRADitude ...
