Motorcycle rider dies after hitting truck
A motorcycle rider died after hitting the side of a Kenworth log truck on Highway 223 at Highway 22 in Polk County on the afternoon of Thursday, July 17. Oregon State Police said David Peter Jorgensen, ...
Love INC works with churches to find help for people in need
Love In the Name of Christ, or Love INC, now has a second office in Yamhill County, ensuring that people all over the county can find “transformational help,” according to Pastor John Schmidt, ...
Summertime literacy camp in Sheridan keeps kids’ brains busy with fun activities
Sheridan School District staff are working this summer to improve literacy rates among their students during a four-week literacy camp at Faulconer-Chapman School. The 90 attendees are enjoying much more ...
Willamina to seek funding for future infrastructure projects
Infrastructure improvement projects are on the horizon for Willamina and the city will be searching for funding options. At the July 8 regular city council meeting, City Manager Bridget Meneley gave an ...
Active shooter training scheduled in Sheridan
First responders will participate in a multi-agency active shooter training at Faulconer-Chapman Elementary in Sheridan from July 15 to 17. Yamhill County Public Information Officer Kevin Perkins told ...
Former Willamina man indicted on rape fails to appear
Jack Marion Matheny, 39, formerly of Willamina, failed to appear in court on July 3 and was arrested on a warrant Monday, July 7, in Independence. Matheny was on conditional release since January, when ...
Hurl signs on as principal in Willamina
Jeremy Hurl, a McMinnville native, is returning to Yamhill County to be the principal of Willamina Middle School and High School. Hurl previously taught in McMinnville, but during Covid moved with his ...
Eckles resigns from Willamina council
The Willamina City Council is expected to declare a vacancy at its 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 meeting as Councilor Jennifer Eckles has submitted her resignation. In her resignation letter, Eckles indicated ...
Grant funds help start literacy camp in Sheridan
The Sheridan School District received a $149,000 grant for a summer literacy camp at Falconer-Chapman School. The camp runs from July 7 to Aug. 1, and focuses on literacy for first to eighth graders. ...
Sheridan road construction Thursday
A culvert replacement on Evans Street in Sheridan will take place on Thursday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers should stay alert and expect delays. On Tuesday, July 8, the city will also be doing ...
Willamina 4th of July celebrates 75th year
The Willamina Fourth of July is primed to be jam-packed as the 75-year event continues. To fuel the celebration, a Kiwanis Breakfast is scheduled at 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Willamina High School ...
Sheridan board approves budget, discusses school bond timelines
The Sheridan School Board approved a $34 million budget unanimously and discussed next steps for the school bond at its June 18 meeting. Of the budget, $800,000 in unappropriated reserves, $12 million ...
Kids have fun in bike rodeo and parade as Sheridan Hometown Days rolls in
Sheridan children had a wheel of a time kicking off Hometown Days on Friday, June 19, at city park with the annual bike rodeo. Volunteer Izak Munroe herded the youngsters through an obstacle course under ...
Passing the torch at Sheridan school board
Three long-serving Sheridan School Board directors were recognized Wednesday, June 18, at their last school board meeting. Chair Scott Burke has served on the board for eight years, Vice-Chair Mike Griffith ...
Hometown Days fest starts Friday in Sheridan
Sheridan Hometown Days begins Friday, June 20, with activities at the Sheridan Museum of History at 11 a.m. Activities scheduled across town will kick off Friday at 2 p.m. with a bed turning featuring ...
