Races still close for some council seats
A few city council races remain close and some will be filled by write-ins in the wake of the Nov. 5 election, which will be formally certified on Dec. 2. Bubba King will be the next Yamhill County Commissioner ...
Carlton police arrest transient for vehicle crimes and theft
On Nov. 12, at 12:39 p.m., Carlton Police arrested Verlon Bryant Thompson, 59, a transient, after an extensive multi-agency search. Thompson is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, first ...
Corrigan chosen mayor of Yamhill
According to the latest vote tally from the Yamhill County Clerk’s Office, Shea Corrigan will be the next mayor of Yamhill. Corrigan has 298 votes, or 44%, ahead of former mayor Chuck Mitchell, ...
Carlton man charged with evading police, again
A Carlton man led Carlton Police officers in a chase on Oct. 25, and not for the first time. CPD attempted to arrest Anthony Thompson, 44, of Carlton, for a probation violation detainer issued by his ...
One more ride for Lady at Y-C
Lady, an appaloosa, and Lucy, a quarter horse/draft horse mix, have been taking turns carrying the U.S. flag across the Yamhill Carlton High School football field during the National Anthem ceremony prior ...
Halloween events planned
Numerous events are planned in Yamhill County for Halloween. They include: McMinnville - The city of McMinnville, Integrated Services Network and MV Advancements will host a Halloween dance Saturday, ...
Dayton, Carlton to fill council seats
General election coverage continues in this edition, with responses by candidates for contested positions on the ballot for Dayton and Carlton. Dayton voters will fill three council seats, choosing from ...
Yamhill fire board treasurer quits as turmoil continues
A resignation, a staff member quitting, formal firing of the chief and other developments marked an eventful meeting Monday at Yamhill fire hall. The board met in an executive session Oct. 9 and then ...
Gaston woman dies in crash north of Yamhill
A two-vehicle crash at mile post 30 of Highway 47 around noon on Thursday, Oct. 10, led to the death of Lois Eileen Osborne, 53, of Gaston. Oregon State Police, which was assisted by Yamhill Police Department ...
Yamhill will select mayor, two councilors
The city of Yamhill conducts its election process differently than other cities. Residents gathered for a caucus July 31 to choose a slate of candidates representing the city ticket. They are Shea Corrigan, ...
Financial woes add to Yamhill Fire turmoil
The need to hire an electrician to inspect a set of dangling wires from the Yamhill fire hall attic was the cap to a contentious meeting Tuesday, Sept. 24, in that building. The piece of physical, straightforward ...
Commissioners uphold The Ground's alcohol and food truck request
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners upheld staff’s recommendation to allow alcohol sales and two food trucks at The Ground wellness center in Carlton at an appeal hearing Thursday. Planning ...
Commissioners to hear appeal centered on road maintenance
The approval of food trucks at a Carlton-area fitness center is being appealed to the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners by a neighbor who says the county needs to be responsible for road upkeep if ...
OSP declines Yamhill FD request to conduct investigation
The Yamhill Fire Protection District board meets at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the fire hall on Olive Street. It faces the unusual situation of how to deal with investigation of a crime the board ...
