Stopping By: Teens ready to serve
Yamhill County students are receiving diplomas this month, and most have big plans for their next steps — trade schools, work, college. Here are two of the nearly 1,500 members of the county’s ...
Area high schools plan graduation ceremonies
Dayton High School Dayton High School will graduate its Class of 2026 at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, on the football field. Valedictorians are Joshua E. McCarthy, Sydney J. Hall and Amos David Rodriguez. ...
Dayton explores rejoining regional water efforts
The Dayton City Council dived into future water needs Monday, with a discussion on rejoining a regional group and approval of a loan application for a rate study. The city is in the process of restarting ...
Old-fashioned radio show will benefit Dayton music programs
The Dayton Community Chorus and the 99 West Jazz Band will present “A 1940’s Radio Show” Friday, June 5, to raise money for the Dayton High /Junior High School music programs. The show ...
Dayton students’ spring plant sale combines science, business and art
Dayton High School students planted and germinated seeds, tended tiny seedlings and repotted them in a variety of ways for their annual “Garden Shed” spring sale. After assisting customers ...
Dayton passes budget, cuts library position
The Dayton Library will experience more closures starting July 1, following the city budget committee’s decision Monday to eliminate the position of library assistant Treva Gentry. “We believe ...
Dayton and county inch closer to transfer of park, boat launch
Dayton City Council is 85% in support of obtaining Dayton Landing from Yamhill County, but they prefer to set aside negotiations on a potential land swap that would result in a new fairground location. Improving ...
Increase in available TLT revenue flagged for Dayton festivities
The city of Dayton’s proposed $8,789,406 budget for fiscal year 2026-27 features unfilled positions, raised fees and reductions of community event funding to build a general fund contingency. Events ...
Dayton FBLA students heading to nationals
Fifteen Dayton Jr./Sr. High School students competed in the state Future Business Leaders of American leadership conference in Eugene earlier this month. Thirteen earned Top Four placements and qualified ...
Dayton to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Dayton will host a Cinco de Mayo festival from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, in the city park. A parade is scheduled at 1 p.m. through town. Dance Folklorico will perform from 2 to 3 p.m. in the park. ...
Sediment buildup adds 75k to cost of Dayton wells project
Dayton City Council approved nearly $75,000 in additional expenses for its Fisher Farms well rehabilitation project Monday after it was discovered half the wells need extra work to clear sediment buildup. The ...
Dayton will keep regular class schedule, for now
Dayton School Board agreed with Superintendent Amy Fast’s recommendation for the district to continue its regular seven-period day at the high school next year. At their Tuesday night meeting, board ...
School districts face tough choices as they budget for 2026-27
Editor's note: This corrects the dates of the McMinnville School District budget discussions, which will be May 6 and 20. ------ As school districts prepare budgets for the 2026-27 academic ...
The deep roots of Liberty
“May this Liberty Tree stand as a testament to our shared devotion to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for generations to come,” attendees said in unison at the Liberty Tree dedication ...
Dayton crime rate steady, traffic issues top target
Crime rates in the city of Dayton were similar year-over-year with upticks in fraud and runaway cases, according to Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott. Traffic stops remain the largest enforcement target, ...
