Sheridan prepares camping ordinance
The Sheridan City Council expects to approve an anti-camping ordinance at its April meeting. The law would apply to all forms of camping -- tarps, tents and sleeping bags as well as RVs and other vehicles. “Campsites ...
Willamina council adopts 2020 goals
The Willamina City Council adopted 2020 goals at this month’s regular meeting, agreeing to focus on issues such as livability, economic development, infrastructure, recreation and youth opportunities. Councilors ...
Willamina library writing its next chapter
Since she was a little girl, Sarah Frost knew that the shelves at the Willamina Public Library contained stories. One particular story, however, surprised even Frost, the library manager. As she and ...
Merkley to hold town hall meeting
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the cafeteria at Willamina High School, 1100 N.E. Oaken Hills Drive. His appearance is one of nine town halls he’s ...
Aggravated animal abuser goes to jail
A Willamina man who killed his roommate's dog when it wouldn’t stop barking, and then reported a burglary to cover his actions, was sentenced to 130 days in jail. Eric Goddard, 23, pleaded guilty ...
Shared lives
Gen. Phil Sheridan lined up a row of Native American men he suspected took part in the attack at Fort Raines along the Columbia River that left 17 people dead. He smelled their muskets. If a musket smelled ...
Willamina High principal, dean of students resign
Willamina High School/Middle School Principal Tim France and Dean of Students Bart Baldwin have resigned, creating concern about turnover in key positions in the district. Their decisions to leave after ...
Blaze burns house near Willamina
Residents returning home found their house on Highway 18B between Sheridan and Willamina filled with smoke on Wednesday. Arriving West Valley firefighters saw light smoke coming from the attic of the ...
Sheridan public works compensation policy aired out
The city of Sheridan’s financial practices related to how certain public works employees — sewer and water plant operators — are paid received a thumbs up from an auditing firm at this ...
Rain, localized flooding in forecast; drive carefully, authorities warn
Rain and more rain is in the forecast for the remainder of the week, and authorities are warning of flooded roads and high water in general. Drivers should watch out for water covering roads, they said. ...
Medical office opens in Sheridan
West Valley residents will again have another option for health care needs when the Sheridan Medical Office opens on Monday, Feb. 3. Adventist Health Tillamook is expanding services to Sheridan, ...
Fire destroys Sheridan farmhouse
SHERIDAN - A two-alarm fire late Saturday afternoon destroyed a 2,000-square-foot farmhouse north of Sheridan. Sheridan/Southwest Polk/West Valley Fire District crews were dispatched to 13473 S.W. Dupee ...
Grand Ronde offers new opioid program
Residents now don’t have to travel to Salem for med-assisted treatment
