Y-C, WIllamina fall in state semifinals
The Yamhill-Carlton Tigers and Willamina Bulldogs fell in their state semifinal matchups. In the 2A semifinals, No. 4 Willamina fell 7-2 to No. 8 Weston-McEwen, the Cinderella of the 2A tournament that ...
Willamina advances to semis
The No. 4 Willamina Bulldogs advanced to the 2A softball semifinals with a 7-5 victory over No. 5 Blanchet Catholic in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Cavaliers threatened late, putting the tying runs ...
Draper’s graduation return a welcome sight in Willamina
Shawn Draper tried convincing the 2023 Willamina High School graduation class and the standing room crowd that packed the gymnasium for Saturday afternoon’s 110th commencement that he was ...
Grizzlies fall, Bulldogs and Tigers advance
The No. 4 McMinnville Grizzlies softball season came to an end after a 9-4 loss to No. 5 Sherwood in the state quarterfinals. The Grizzlies got on the board with two in the first, but Sherwood tied the ...
Willamina cruises over Illinois Valley
WILLAMINA -- A 13-run fourth inning was more than enough Wednesday for the Willamina Bulldogs, who advanced to the OSAA softball quarterfinals with a 16-1 win over Illinois Valley. The No. 20 Cougars ...
Warriors, Tigers, Pirates send several track athletes to state
The Amity Warriors, Dayton Pirates and Yamhill-Carlton Pirates will each send several runners to the 3A state championship meet in Eugene later this week. The Warriors also took home multiple season long ...
Hughes, Cruz among six Bulldogs to state
Reigning 3A javelin and discus state champion Hallee Hughes is among six Willamina Bulldogs to qualify for the state track meet this week in Eugene. In addition to qualifying for the state meet, Hughes ...
Sheridan High School hosts Art Conspiracy classes
Sheridan High School will host the Art Conspiracy summer arts program Tuesday, June 20, through Thursday, June 29. A performance and exhibition will conclude the activities on Friday, June 30. Yamhill ...
New members join Sheridan, Willamina boards
New members will join the Sheridan and Willamina School boards next year as a result of Tuesday’s special election. Roy Whitman was easily winning election to Position 4 in Willamina and ...
City of Sheridan signs new agreement with sheriff's office
The Sheridan City Council approved a $527,160 law enforcement contract for fiscal year 2023-24 with the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office at its Monday, May 1, meeting. The agreement takes ...
Willamina city manager receives favorable review
Willamina City Manager Bridget Meneley received a favorable six-month review from Mayor Ila Skyberg and the city council at the Tuesday, May 9, meeting. Skyberg characterized Meneley as being ...
Willamina School Board incumbent facing challenge
Willamina School Board Position 4 incumbent Dan Rinke will face the challenge of lifetime educator Roy Whitman in the Tuesday, May 16 special election. Rinke was appointed to the position when ...
Willamina's Cruz sets another school record
Willamina’s Jose Cruz broke one school record and tied another during a meet at Yamhill-Carlton on Thursday. Two weeks after demolishing the school record in the 3,000-meter run, Cruz set a new ...
Woman's body found south of Sheridan in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information related to a suspicious death south of Sheridan on Harmony Road near Mill Creek in northwest Polk County. The body of Bridget Leann (Ramsey) ...
