Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Sophomore Andrew Vasquez, left front, junior Caleb Ansbach, right, and other George Fox University students join city workers to cover newly planted grass seed in a park on South Seventh Street in Carlton on Wednesday, the school’s annual “Serve Day.”

GFU students help help Carlton improve park during Serve Day

A dozen George Fox University students joined Carlton city workers to plant grass seed, remove non-native plants and improve wildlife habitat at a new park on South Seventh Street on Wednesday, the school’s ...

News-Register file photo##During the Carlton Crush grape-stomping competition in 2021, Grape Gatsby team members react as grape juice goes flying. On stage are Shelly Charles and Maggie Hill, and helping on the ground are Amy Rolle and Mary Grundon.

Carlton Crush returns after hiatus

The popular Carlton Crush harvest festival will return to Ladd Park from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, following a two-year hiatus. The festival involves a grape stomping competition for teams of ...

Youths charged in Carlton break-ins

The Carlton Police Department arrested two juveniles on Aug. 27 following incidents of burglary and criminal mischief at the Tequila Burrito Bar in Carlton and Yamhill-Carlton Elementary School. At 11:18 ...

Commissioners OK alcohol sales at farm stands

A contested permit to allow alcohol sales at two rural farm stands was approved by the Yamhill County Board of Commissions Thursday after a condition was added to ensure the sales stay a secondary use. Property ...

CPR refresher offered

Yamhill Neighborhood Association will host a CPR and AED Refresher Class Saturday, Sept. 6, in the Yamhill Methodist Church, 195 S. Laurel St. The free class will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will host ...

Alcohol sales at farm stands back before commissioners

A two-year legal battle over adding alcohol sales to two farm stands will be back before the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners Thursday, Aug. 21, following a remand from higher courts. Property owner ...

Carlton PD continues seat belt enforcement

The Carlton Police Department continues seat belt enforcement patrol in August thanks to a grant from Oregon Impact and Oregon Department of Transportation. CPD officers will be deployed throughout the ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Chickens became a project for the whole family, mom Jody Warren said, after FFA member Colby Warren, left, decided to raise poultry to show at the Yamhill County Fair. The whole family was stunned when five couples bought the birds at auction for $5,200.

Stopping By: Colby's chickens

FFA member from YC succeeds at county fair in ‘whole new adventure’ in poultry

Moisture helps stop Hwy. 47 fire from spreading

A wildland fire that shut down Highway 47 between Yamhill and Gaston Tuesday evening was sparked when hay being hauled suddenly ignited. Yamhill Fire Chief Joe Moore said he’s not sure how the hay ...

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National Night Out parties planned

Residents of several Yamhill County cities will gather in their local parks Tuesday, Aug. 5, for National Night Out parties. The events are a chance for neighbors to get to know each other and develop ...

Commissioners uphold Yamhill winery proposal

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners upheld staff approval for a proposed winery and tasting room outside Yamhill Thursday, July 31, despite complaints from neighbors stating the project will negatively ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##James Beard Award nominated Chef Kari Shaughnessy cuts ripe tomatoes in the kitchen of Hayward, which she founded in 2023.  Behind her are kitchen team members Zack Ralston, left, and Jon Inonueri, right. Hayward moved from its original location in Mac Market to 209 N. Kutch St. in Carlton this month.

Hayward filling new Carlton quarters

It’s a good thing Hayward restaurant’s new space has more seating than its original location. Diners are coming in droves. The James Beard Award nominee started in Mac Market in McMinnville, ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Charleigh, 9, gets a victory hug from her mom, Stacey, after winning first place overall in the Derby Days race. Charleigh’s car — built 42 years ago by her grandfather, John VanDyke — took home the top prize after beating a kit car, a rare feat for a home-built racer.

'Tight Community' shows up for Derby Days

“Chairs,” “sunscreen” and “good vibes” were what eventgoers were told to bring to Yamhill’s 72nd annual Derby Days; indeed, those in attendance did not skimp, ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Charlie Bauer, who grew up in Yamhill, stands beside a 1967 Camaro parked in front of the derby ramp in Beulah Park. The car belongs to his friend, Nick Mccleskey, with whom Bauer shares a passion for classic vehicles.

Stopping By: Wheels of Time

Car enthusiast has driven in Derby Days parades since the 1950s; now he’s special grand marshal

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Oren Cates listens to his grandfather, Mark Pendergrass, give a pointer about driving his car in the Derby Days event Saturday at Beulah City Park. Partially hidden in the center is Gus Womack and at right is Chris Alexander. Oren made numerous runs in the practice session Tuesday evening, along with other local youths getting ready for the competition Saturday.

Derby Days gets ready to roll

With a “Liberty and Legends” theme honoring veterans, the 72nd annual Yamhill Derby Days festival will kick off Friday, July 18, and continue all day Saturday, July 19. The festival will include ...

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