Dayton proceeds with well work despite possible grant funding cut
Dayton City Council on Monday proceeded with two aspects of a well activation project that could nearly double the city’s water supply, but the city may receive less than expected in state funding ...
Dayton district files suit over grade school construction
The Dayton School District in July filed a nearly $1.8 million lawsuit against three companies that oversaw construction work on the grade school. The district alleges negligence on the part of general ...
Dayton council reviews park plan, delays well project hire
Dayton City Council moved forward two long-term initiatives and pushed back a third Monday, tabling a contract decision on a well testing project at Fisher Farms. Councilors reviewed a 20-year parks and ...
Dayton City Council reviews transportation system plan
Dayton City Council reviewed a 20-year Transportation System Plan last week that addresses needs for all types of uses and lays out capital projects to reach city goals. Council held a joint work session ...
Dayton's Coach Connelly dies
Longtime Dayton coach, musician and American Legion member Jim “Coach” Connelly died Wednesday, Oct. 8, at his home in Dayton. He was 80. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, ...
Dayton council approves loan to address cash flow imbalances
The Dayton City Council Monday approved a loan to address cash flow issues and discussed future measures necessary to address ongoing budget issues. Council approved a $441,737 tax and revenue anticipation ...
Volunteers, supporters celebrate Dayton Food Pantry
Many people will benefit from Dayton Food Pantry’s new building, which includes the nonprofit’s free clothing program, board members said Saturday, Sept. 27, at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ...
Coffee with deputies set in Dayton, Sheridan
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office invite residents to join them for conversation and community connection as part of National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, Oct. 1. YCSO deputies will be ...
Dayton Food Pantry opens new building
Seven years after Dayton Food Pantry volunteers started discussing the need for a new building, the nonprofit organization will open a freestanding, spacious facility. The Saturday, Sept. 27, grand opening ...
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 ...
