Sheridan City Manager Frank Sheridan and his wife, Rhoda, are being quarantined at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, about 14 miles north of downtown San Diego, after finally getting off the Grand Princess ...
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Demise of local transit overstated, county says
Rumors that Yamhill County Transit is shutting down are unfounded, county officials said; however, changes to routes, fares and its Dial-A-Ride service will begin next month. County staff issued ...
Landmarks committee delays decision on church demo
McMinnville’s Historic Landmarks Committee delayed for the second time a ruling on the demolition of a Second Street church last week, seeking more information on design elements for a planned four-story ...
Along the Street: Femme Ferments makes wine to support women
A new nonprofit organization is offering unique wines to raise funds for women’s causes. Karen Wright of Yamhill and Jessica Lindley of Portland conceived the idea for “Femme Ferments” ...
YCSO reports three dead from fentanyl overdoses
Three Yamhill County residents overdosed and were pronounced dead on April 20 in Newberg, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Tuesday media release. At about 4:20 p.m. on April 20, ...
Apartment developer seeks to avoid 232% hike in parks SDCs
The McMinnville City Council on Tuesday will consider a housing developer’s request for a $540,000 break on development fees and EMPWR Nutrition Group’s appeal of the denial of a large sign ...
Can Oregon GOP launch another anti-tax ballot referral?
New proposal will test political might of grassroots Republicans teamed up with state lawmakers
Former Sheridan manager files $4.26 million lawsuit against city, councilors
Former Sheridan City Manager Heidi Bell has filed a multimillion-dollar civil lawsuit against the city, claiming breach of contract, defamation, economic damages, sex discrimination and wrongful discharge ...
Putting in overtime: Willamina students take night college trade courses
Willamina High School shop students have been working double shifts of classes — attending high school during the day and night classes at Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC). Four days a week, ...
Small business owners say tariffs, rising costs have hurt
Tariffs, uncertainties about tariffs, shipping delays and skyrocketing costs related to oil and gas prices have squeezed local small businesses, owners told U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas when she visited downtown ...
Dayton FBLA students heading to nationals
Fifteen Dayton Jr./Sr. High School students competed in the state Future Business Leaders of American leadership conference in Eugene earlier this month. Thirteen earned Top Four placements and qualified ...
Student-built shop trailer helps feed inmates after county jail kitchen fire
Years after it started as a pair of axles and a load of steel, the Willamina High School shop class’s 53-foot trailer saved the day at the Yamhill County Jail. The Bulldogs long had the idea of ...
Mac man accused of setting fire during domestic incident
Lloyd Bertram Gross II, 33, of McMinnville is being held on a $30,000 bail after being charged with first-degree arson, criminal mischief and harassment. Around 8 a.m. on April 23, the McMinnville Police ...
Allen appointed to Sheridan City Council
Juliann “Jules” Allen was appointed to the Sheridan City Council on Monday, April 20, filling the seat vacated by Liz Hodgins, who resigned in February for health reasons. Allen, Larry Payne ...
What in the Yamhill: Joel Perkins, founder of Lafayette
Throughout Yamhill County, streets, parks and memorials are named after people. For many locals, some of these names are well known, but the person behind the name may be fuzzy or forgotten. This column ...
Dayton to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Dayton will host a Cinco de Mayo festival from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, in the city park. A parade is scheduled at 1 p.m. through town. Dance Folklorico will perform from 2 to 3 p.m. in the park. ...
Farm Fest features horses, demos
More than 18 teams of draft horses and mules will compete in a plowing competition at Farm Fest, the Yamhill County History Museum’s annual spring festival. Farm Fest also will include demonstrations ...
Feds recover $200k from Taste of India restaurant on Third
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced Wednesday results from an investigation that found Taste of India I on Third Street in downtown McMinnville violated federal wage law ...
Women’s choir to perform spring concert May 3
The McMinnville Women’s Choir will perform its spring concert, “Invincible!,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, in the McMinnville First Baptist Church. General admission is $20 and free for ...
