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Letters to the Editor: April 4, 2025

... populace supports voting through the mail, as do I. But please tell me that someone is double-checking our county books. One piece of testimony that stood out was submitted by our county treasurer, Paulette Alexandria. ...

Investigating the Bible: Foolishness and wisdom

The snipe is a beautifully camouflaged bird with a Pinocchio beak. It inhabits marshlands in Europe, Asia, and New Zealand.

 

Amity chef a James Beard finalist

A Yamhill County chef, Timothy Wastell of Antica Terra Winery in Amity, has advanced in the running for Best Chef in ...
Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Autumn Greenwood, a volunteer at the Willamina Civic Club Food Bank, sets out baked goods during last week’s food distribution. Kandy Allman, left, calculates how many bags of groceries each patron can receive based on family size.

 
Filling the gap: Local food pantries hope to increase local donations amid federal cuts

... food.” Dayton is one of 35 partner pantries and mealsites that receive food from the Yamhill County Action Partnership; while Willamina, split between Yamhill and Polk counties, is supported by the Marion ...

Adaptive egg hunt April 12

... provided. Several other traditional Easter egg hunts are planned Saturday, April 19, in cities around Yamhill County. The school is located at 1600 S.W. Fellows St. For more information, go to the church website, at ...

County considers options for remaining grant funding

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners continued a conversation on potential uses for state grant funding for intermediary ...

Man found dead in Lower City Park

McMinnville Police are still investigating the death of a local transient man who was found dead Friday morning in Lower City Park.

 

Kirby Neumann-Rea/News-Register## The Boersma family sign from Highway 18, seen in 2022.

 
Quirk of the Week: A spin on a motley crew of local signs

... something that’s an example of quirk — an oddity that adds to the joy of life in Yamhill County? Email Kirby Neumann-Rea at kirby@newsregister.com.
Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Colman Crocker, prevention program manager at Juliette’s House child abuse intervention center, right, delivers a pot of blue pinwheels to Brady Martin for display at Two Dogs Taphouse. Businesses and organizations are displaying blue pinwheels to promote National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Juliette’s House has several activities planned, including a free community training in child abuse awareness on April 16.

 
Child abuse intervention center works to raise awareness, funds

Juliette’s House, the Yamhill County child abuse intervention center, will host several activities to mark National Child Abuse Prevention ...

Salem man arrested on two-year-old warrants

Octavio Xicalhua Ixmatlahua, 24, of Salem was arrested on nearly two-year-old Yamhill County and Marion County warrants on Monday in Springfield. In June 29, 2023, Ixmatlahua was indicted on misdemeanors ...

Local Head Start 'in good shape' amid regional shake-up

Head Start of Yamhill County Executive Director Suey Linzmeier said their program remains stable despite a surprising shake-up at ...

County to vote on new policies

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will vote on updates to the county handbook and three new policies for employees ...

Shooting suspect arraigned on felony assault charge

... firearm), a Class C felony, related to a shooting in Grand Ronde early Thursday morning. The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said Flores and the victim, Sean Michael Hensley, according to court documents, ...

Elmer’s workforce housing bill will go to public hearing

... infrastructure improvements with workforce housing. Elmer serves Oregon Dist. 24, including Yamhill County. Other chief sponsors of the bill include Dist. 60 Rep. Mark Owens (R-Crane) and Dist. 9 Rep. Boomer ...

Woman indicted on theft charges against Newberg contractor

... Oregon, starting in 1994, when she was convicted of two counts of theft in the first degree in Multnomah County. One count of criminal forgery was dismissed as part of her guilty plea. Again in Multnomah County, ...

Along the Street: Aerial showcase, ‘Once Upon A Dream’ planned

... “a small country inn,” the Allison has grown into a destination that draws people from Yamhill County, the Portland and Seattle areas and all over the country. Many stay as part of their visit to the Willamette ...

Arrests & Citations: March 31, 2025

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Grant Michael LeBlanc, 26, McMinnville, March 27, probation sanction; booked ...

Hillside Adventures in Learning offers programs

... include: - April 1: “The Art and Science of Backyard Beekeeping” with Chris Papers, a Yamhill County native who keeps bees. He will share stories and facts from the perspective of a hobbyist. - April ...

Entrants sought for Chili Cook-off on April 12

Chili chefs can still sign up for the first Yamhill County Chili Cook-Off, 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at ForeLand Beer, 777 N.E. Fourth St., McMinnville. Deadline ...

More than 100 local residents testify against gun control bill

Over 100 Yamhill County residents and two elected officials provided testimony opposing a bill that elaborates on the requirements ...
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