Sheridan council declares emergency in anticipation of South Yamhill flooding
The Sheridan City Council declared a state of emergency at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, in preparation for expected flooding and high-water levels on the South Yamhill River. City Manager Preston Polasek ...
Contests light up the holidays this weekend
Several Yamhill County cities are hosting Christmas light contests this weekend and invite community members to tour the displays. Judging for Amity Done Bright, the city’s 12th annual contest, ...
In Willamina, grief over the loss of friend, vice principal
The weight of grief is palpable at Willamina Middle School following the sudden death of Mike Hughes, 48, vice principal and special education director. Students said Hughes brought laughter and was often ...
Willamina mayor breaks tie over FEMA ordinance
The Willamina City Council was split on accepting FEMA’s Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures (PCIM), forcing Mayor Vickie Hernandez to cast a tiebreaking vote during the Dec. 9 city council meeting. The ...
Huddleston Pond remains closed
The closure of Huddleston Pond and Hampton Park in Willamina has been extended through Dec. 18 for continued geotechnical drilling on the riverside embankment. The drilling is part of the ongoing work ...
Sheridan council to consider earlier meetings
The Sheridan City Council will discuss changing meeting times at its meeting Monday, Dec. 15. City code regulates that the council should meet at 7 p.m. During the Nov. 17 meeting, Mayor Cale George asked ...
Willamina council discusses reasons for annual increases to water and sewer rates
At the Dec. 9 Willamina City Council meeting, Councilor Karl Klym aired his animosity for the annual rate. In 2018, the council approved an annual 5% increase to water and sewer rates, which is enacted ...
Willamina middle school principal dies
Willamina Middle School principal and special education director Mike Hughes died suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 10, sending shockwaves through the school district and community. Hughes, who first joined the ...
Willamina graduate hospitalized following crash in S. California
Ripley Anderson, 21, a 2022 Willamina High graduate and valedictorian, is in the ICU of a California hospital following a “horrific car crash in Anaheim,” according to family. Anderson is ...
Willamina council to discuss utility increase
The Willamina City Council will consider several ordinance adoptions at its 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9, regular council meeting. There will be a public hearing on renewing the Economic Improvement District ...
Geotech drilling to start in Willamina
Huddleston Pond, located at Hampton Park in Willamina, will be closed through Dec. 10 for geotechnical drilling on the riverside embankment. In the interest of public safety, access will be prohibited ...
Photos: Restoration celebration
The Grand Ronde Restoration Celebration Powwow at Spirit Mountain Casino marked 42 years since the Tribe’s federal recognition was restored.
Free wood for Willamina residents
The city of Willamina has freshly cut timber free to the public on a first-come-first-served basis. Willamina Public Works often must fell trees on city property, and the city has made a practice ...
Sheridan schools awarded $500k school safety grant
The Sheridan School District is set to receive a $500,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and School Violence Prevention Program. The ...
Leaving a legacy, Hamilton retires from city of Sheridan
Understanding the importance of institutional knowledge, outgoing Sheridan city recorder and assistant manager Yvonne Hamilton said she will remain available for questions from city staff, just like her ...
