Linfield grads prepared for anything
Susan D. Hyde, a 2000 Linfield College graduate who has won acclaim for her teaching and research, told members of her alma mater’s Class of 2018 that they can have a positive impact on the world. Look ...
Willamina seniors are encouraged to paint their lives into a masterpiece
WILLAMINA — English teacher and newspaper/yearbook adviser Amy Korst, the staff speaker at Saturday afternoon’s Willamina High School graduation, challenged the 65 seniors to find their niche ...
Veterans honor those who gave all
In cemeteries across Yamhill County, veterans groups marked Memorial Day with ceremonies remembering military members who gave all to preserve the nation’s freedom. “We honor the fallen men ...
Council takes aim at smoking and smokers
Council considers ban’s possible effect on loitering in the downtown area
Children remember those who've sacrificed
By STARLA POINTER Of the News-Register Preschooler Diego Rios bent down to place a small American flag into a hole in the lawn at McMinnville Christian Academy. He made sure the stripes were on the right, ...
Council discusses strategic planning
City officials have scheduled a forum to discuss the future of economic development in McMinnville. It is set to run 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, in the Kent Taylor Civic Hall at 200 N.E. Second St. The ...
State Bar suspends attorney, pending disciplinary hearings
The Oregon State Bar has suspended an attorney who practiced in Yamhill and Clackamas counties from practicing law, pending a disciplinary hearing that Oregon State Bar spokeswoman Kateri Walsh said will ...
Water & Light giving away LED bulbs
McMinnville Water & Light is mailing boxes to all of its customers, each containing four LED light bulbs. The program will continue through June. The utility hopes customers will be inspired to sign ...
Gun control opponents seek petition signatures
Yamhill County gun activists have submitted an initiative to the county clerk to “reaffirm constitutional right to bear arms, protect ancillary firearms rights and prohibit enforcement of unconstitutional ...
Legion to raise funds for assault victim
The American Legion Vets Club will host a fundraising barbecue and auction Saturday, June 2, with proceeds going to help a woman who was assaulted nearby in mid-May. Traci Spurgeon remains hospitalized ...
Along the Street: Getting ready
If you’re wondering about all the construction work going on at the historic Taylor Hardware building, at the corner of Third and Ford Streets, across from the News-Register, so are we. Crews from ...
Action figures will help kids
American Legion Post 21 is collecting action figures for police officers to give to children in crisis situations. Member Rich Pimm said the group is looking for new or gently used 10- to 12-inch figures ...
Tennis court improvements expand pickleball opportunities
Pickleball players thrilled with new courts; tennis areas resurfaced, too
Council OKs cellphone tower agreement
The McMinnvillce City Council approved an agreement May 22 to allow executives from Verizon Wireless LLC to lease space on the city’s emergency communications tower and on ground space adjacent to ...
Millegan suing former counsel
Local businessman J.W. Millegan, already embroiled in a lawsuit with the Falls Event Center, is suing the legal firm that represented him in a Financial Industry Regulatory Agency case in 2016. He is seeking ...
