Longstanding criminal returned to prison
Thomas Greenslade explained his mental health diagnosis to Judge John Collins, who told the defendant he was familiar with his situation. The issue, as Collins stressed to Greenslade, is what has previously ...
Walk in the Park gives out grants
CARLTON — The Walk in the Park Foundation awarded 13 grants to Carlton and Yamhill organizations on Monday. The foundation started in 2003 by organizing a fundraising event, Carlton’s A Walk ...
Witnesses take the stand in sex abuse trial
In his opening statements, defense attorney Steve Lindsey said he wanted to tell the jury with complete honesty and sincerity that his client, Vaughn Monagon, 42, never sexually abused his accusers. Lindsey ...
Along the Street: Chamber honors businesses during annual awards event
Buchanan Cellers was named Business of the Year during the McMinnville Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner Nov. 14. Owned by the Legard family since 1977, the Buchanan Cellers mill building at ...
Green increases earnings tenfold during tenure
Green increases earnings tenfold during tenure Having revamped the county’s investment policy, diversified its investments, greatly increased its investment income and brought in a committee ...
Two runs planned before dinner on Thanksgiving
Two Thanksgiving Day fun runs are planned in McMinnville so local people can get some exercise before sitting down to their turkey dinners. The Ham Fam Harvest Fun Run & Walk has become a tradition ...
Squid science
Squids and people have a lot in common, Newby Elementary third- and fourth-graders learned first-hand Tuesday. The sea creatures and the students both have eyes, mouths, stomachs, livers and lungs — ...
Walking with Mr. Rogers
Fred Rogers and I received degrees from Linfield College on the same day. He was presented with a doctorate of humane letters for his contributions to children and society. I earned a bachelor’s ...
Lafayette seeking contractor to install water pipe
LAFAYETTE — The city of Lafayette is seeking bids for a contractor to build an intertie between Lafayette and McMinnville, for water deliveries. Bids are due by 4 p.m. December 17, and a pre-bid ...
Planners schedule two meetings for Baker Creek subdivision
The regular McMinnville Planning Commission meeting set for Thursday, Nov. 21, was cancelled, but a double-header might be on tap in December if commissioners hold two hearings on the Baker Creek North ...
Willamina receives street funding
WILLAMINA — The streets in town are improving, City Manager Kenna West told the Willamina City Council at this month’s regular meeting. The improved roadways are, in part, because of a Oregon ...
A beautiful day in our neighborhood
With movie debuting today, local folks remember honorary neighbor
Lafayette woman's death called 'suspicious'
THE DALLES -- Authorities are considering the death of Deon Louise Patterson "suspicious" as they continue to investigate the case of two Lafayette residents found dead in a travel trailer here Nov. 12. Patterson, ...
Three killed in Wallace Road crash, including 4-year-old girl
DAYTON - Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning about nine miles south of Dayton on Wallace Road. The Oregon State Police identified the victims as Susie Valdez, 69; Robert Joe ...
