Mac High graduates largest class
Thousands of relatives and friends filled Wortman Stadium Friday night to watch McMinnville High School graduate its largest class ever, 482 students. This article was updated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June ...
More than 50 graduate in Amity
“We did it!” said Chelsey Woodley-Bunn, Amity High School’s valedictorian, after her class graduated Saturday. “Look out world,” she said. “Class of 2015 coming through!” Commencement ...
Dayton High School graduates 58
DAYTON — “There he is!” Delaney Ecker cried as she spotted her brother, Jake, walking across the Dayton High School football field, his graduation robe casually draped over his shoulders. “He’s ...
Sheridan valedictorian remembers cousin
SHERIDAN — Jacob Hertel’s presence was hard to miss at Sheridan High School’s 107th commencement, held Saturday afternoon on Bill Chrisman Memorial Field. He had placed half a basketball ...
Y-C grads lauded for spirit, humor
YAMHILL — Attendees at Sunday afternoon’s Yamhill-Carlton High School commencement were treated to performances of Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman’s “Time to Say Goodbye,” ...
Drug detection dog joins Mac PD
McMinnville police have welcomed a new recruit to the force — Canine Jack, aka Chewy, a 22-month-old labrador retriever The addition become official when Jack and his handler, officer Jared Wiebold, ...
Along the Street: Brown Bag series to kick off Thursday
The 22nd annual Brown Bag Summer Concert Series is slated to get underway at noon Thursday in downtown McMinnville. The venue for the inaugural concert, featuring pianist Michael Allen Harrison, is First ...
Drought stressing valley's Douglas firs
When the branches of a Douglas fir turn red, it means the tree is dying, likely due to water stress. McMinnville-area woodlot owner Cathy Bisset said she started to notice the weakening of some of her ...
News-Register honored for work
The News-Register won seven awards in this year’s Society of Professional Journalists competition for Region X, which encompasses Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Honored were: - ...
County to consider budget adjustments
The Yamhill County commissioners will hold their final budget hearing of the year at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 18, in Room 32 of the county courthouse, 535 N.E. Fifth St. Written comments may be submitted ...
Rural bridge morphed into urban parking garage
You might call it the accidental parking garage. But it’s certainly stood the test of time. It’s been faithfully serving motorists at Fifth and Evans for more than 35 years, and shows no signs ...
Mac council to create tourism board
The McMinnville City Council plans a meeting tonight to appoint members to a governing board charged with overseeing the city’s new Visit McMinnville tourism promotion campaign. The board will govern ...
McMinnville Elks plan flag ceremony
The McMinnville Elks Lodge will host its annual Flag Day celebration and retirement Thursday, June 11. The free program will start at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge’s downtown quarters, at 333 N.E. Evans ...
Business expert booked in Carlton
CARLTON — Nationally known destination business expert Jon Schallert is slated to speak Wednesday, June 17, in the Carlton VFW Hall, 158 E. Main St. The City of Carlton and the Carlton Business ...
Seniors visit their elementary schools
Children cheered as McMinnville High School seniors visited local elementary schools Thursday. This was the third year for the “Parade of Graduates.” It had Newby Elementary School third-graders ...
