Memorial plaque to remain in place at Dayton High School
Dayton School Board members affirmed keeping a plaque honoring the late Ethan Kearns, a Dayton High athlete who died of cancer in June 2024. Several people spoke in favor of the memorial at the board’s ...
Dayton board to meet Tuesday
The Dayton School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the district office, 780 Ferry St., Dayton. An executive session for the superintendent’s evaluation will precede the public meeting ...
Dayton water study shows leakage down
The city of Dayton lost more than 50% of its water last year due to a large leak; however, a recent report indicates water retention is back on track. The city was required by the Oregon Water Resources ...
Quirk of the Week: Distinctly different in Dayton, Oregon
Aside from the sand-and-gravel silos along Highway 18, with two-story wine bottles painted on them, and a few other examples, Quirk coverage has largely neglected Dayton. No more, for there is plenty ...
Dayton school district adding new programs, building skills
Dayton School District will make use of the skills of new and returning staff members to expand the career-technical education at the high school this fall, Superintendent Amy Fast said. Adding courses ...
Dayton teachers, staff work toward a positive start
Across Yamhill County, teachers spent much of this week preparing for students to return on Tuesday. In Willamina, students were already back; classes there resumed Aug 25. The week included various training ...
Ongoing vandalism draws more ire in Dayton
Vandalism continues to torment the city of Dayton, and on Monday Mayor Annette Frank volunteered as security at Andrew Smith Park after issues closed its public bathrooms. “There’s so many ...
National Night Out parties planned
Residents of several Yamhill County cities will gather in their local parks Tuesday, Aug. 5, for National Night Out parties. The events are a chance for neighbors to get to know each other and develop ...
Old Timers Weekend: An 'Americana town square'
Under an Oregon sunset and surrounded by the smell of fresh Mexican cuisine, royalty was crowned in Dayton on Friday. The nearly century-old annual Old Timers Weekend celebration, held in Courthouse ...
Dayton plans old-time fun at annual festival
Two longtime Dayton residents who’ve been involved with helping young people will be crowned Senior King and Queen of Dayton Old Timers Weekend, which will be held Friday and Sunday, July 25 and ...
Dayton royalty: Martinez and Herring to be crowned Friday
Elva Martinez laughed when she talked about being named queen of the Dayton Old Timers Weekend. “I’m the OLD queen,” she said. Technically, Martinez and Wayne Herring are seniors, making ...
Vintage bank building turned into boutique lodging
A large photo of the late Bill Stoller, standing in a vineyard and looking happy, was on display Wednesday at the grand opening of the Inn at Dayton, one of his pet projects. “This is his home, ...
Fireworks planned in Dayton
Dayton will host its second-ever fireworks show Friday, July 4, capping off the regular Dayton Friday Nights event. Local residents gather in Blockhouse Park each Friday evening during the summer for ...
Dayton, Mac Fire projects included in “Christmas tree” bill
The city of Dayton and McMinnville Fire District received last-minute gifts from the state legislature’s “Christmas tree” bill last week. HB 5006 included $3 million in funding ...
Scott Law leaving Mac to become next chief of Dayton Fire District
Former McMinnville Fire District Division Chief Scott Law has been hired as the new chief of the Dayton Fire District and will begin his tenure July 1. Law spent 26 years with Mac Fire (including 20 as ...
