
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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

'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, ...

Stopping By: Wheels of Time
Car enthusiast has driven in Derby Days parades since the 1950s; now he’s special grand marshal

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 ...