Dayton approves nearly $30 in new and increased monthly fee
Dayton City Council unanimously approved nearly $30 in new monthly fees Monday that will be added to residents’ utility bills starting Jan. 1. Council passed increases to water and sewer rates and ...
Fire detroys Dayton family home
Flames were 20 to 30 above the garage of a single-story residence in Dayton when firefighters reached the scene Monday morning, according to Dayton Fire Chief Scott Law. An emergency call was made at ...
Dayton hearing on fees Dec. 1
Dayton residents will have an opportunity to comment on approximately $28 per month in new fees at a public hearing Dec. 1. City Council will hold hearings Monday on the creation of a $12.50 public safety ...
Dayton board to meet Tuesday
The Dayton School Board will discuss the healthy and safe schools plan, along with other issues, when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. The session will be available via Zoom or in person at the district ...
Saga involving Dayton stormwater pipe complicated by location outside city limits
While building a third house on her Ash Street property outside of Dayton city limits, Rose Dodson discovered a drainage pipe running under where a basement was planned. She contacted the city, was given ...
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 ...