Lights, camera, comfort food
Willamina’s Coyote Joe’s featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ YouTube show
Willamina surplus auction
The city of Willamina is accepting bids for surplus items until Tuesday, July 14. A list of equipment and items — including a Polaris Ranger ATV, riding and push lawn mowers, a generator an air ...
Sheridan councilor may see charges dismissed
A Sheridan city councilor is expecting to have all misdemeanor charges dismissed once he renews his Oregon concealed carry permit. Ian Thomas Houston, 46, is facing a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession ...
Photo Gallery: Red, White & Blue
Yamhill County dons a patriotic palette for Fourth of July festivities
Coastal Hills art tour signups open
The Willamina Coastal Hills Artisans and Quilt Tour might be months away, but the deadline for applications opened June 30 and closes Sept. 4. This year marks the 33rd annual event, which highlights professional ...
Sararose Harris named parade Grand Marshall
Before Sararose Harris becomes a centenarian on Sept. 24, the 99-year-old will be grand marshal at the 116th Willamina Independence Day celebration. She taught first-graders for more than 25 years at ...
4th of July celebrations around the county
In honor of the 250th Independence Day celebration, events across the county are aiming to be bigger and better. Willamina's annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration will be graced with an Air ...
Willamina ready to continue tradition
The build up to the Willamina Old Fashioned Fourth of July is year-long as the committee members raise funds for 12 months with two mud drag events, bake sales, t-shirt sales and other fundraisers. At ...
Stopping By: Life of music
Willamina musician Johnny Wheels sings the blues but lives with positive purpose
Sheridan gets help from neighbors at Hometown Days
Editors Note: Hometown Days in organized by the Hometown Days Committee and is supported by the West Valley Rotary and not Sheridan Revitalization Movement. Non-profits from across ...
Owners remodel Sheridan historic buildings to be downtown centerpieces
Construction is again underway at the Heider and Huntley buildings in downtown Sheridan, which were recently purchased by Stefon Orloff of Better Oregon Homes Mike Covalt, the previous owner of the century-old ...
Walking before she can run
Willamina native receives diploma while recovering from traumatic brain injury
Hampton Lumber Mills sued by neighbors for noise
Residential neighbors living near Hampton Lumber mill in Willamina have filed a civil lawsuit claiming noise levels violate nuisance laws and physically shake their homes since the facility was upgraded ...
Enrollment steady in Willamina, Amity districts
While many school districts are facing budget cuts because of decreased enrollment, Willamina and Amity numbers remain strong. Willamina Superintendent Mike Gass told the News-Register that the district ...
Enrollment continues to drop at Sheridan High
Sheridan School District enrollment is expected to drop, resulting in funding gaps. Facing a budget deficit of at least $400,000, the Sheridan School District will cut five to six full-time positions ...
