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Lafayette woman charged with manslaughter for causing death of Dayton man
AbbyGale Elizabeth Cain, 33, of Lafayette has been indicted on one county of second-degree manslaughter in connection with a January vehicle crash at the intersection of Lafayette Highway and Highway 18, ...
Amity looks ahead to preserving the past
The recent efforts of Amity’s historic landmarks and tourism committees were on display during a May 21 town hall dubbed “Making History in Amity.” Katie Pratt, a contracted consultant ...
Dayton explores rejoining regional water efforts
The Dayton City Council dived into future water needs Monday, with a discussion on rejoining a regional group and approval of a loan application for a rate study. The city is in the process of restarting ...
Charting their course
Although they haven’t quite graduated from high school, more than a dozen students are already certified to work as medical assistants. They completed their training through a cooperative program ...
Area high schools plan graduation ceremonies
Dayton High School Dayton High School will graduate its Class of 2026 at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, on the football field. Valedictorians are Joshua E. McCarthy, Sydney J. Hall and Amos David Rodriguez. ...
Sheridan students to receive free lenses
Faulconer-Chapman K-8 students can receive free vision services and corrective lenses on Friday, June 5. “This Vision Clinic is a long-time project for the Sheridan Care Team,” Sheridan School ...
Historic church approved for demolition
McMinnville’s Historic Landmarks Committee on Thursday approved demolition of a Second Street church and design plans for a 72-unit apartment complex that will replace it. HLC members voted 3-1 ...
Barrel Roll: Root & Rye, Evasion do first collaboration
Evasion Brewery of McMinnville and the Carlton-area Root & Rye Hop Farm and Brewery have produced their first collaboration, a gluten-free cherry-prickly pear sour on tap now at both locations. Also ...
What in the Yamhill: Willamina and Enos Williams
In the second column of What in the Yamhill we traveled to Timber USA, learning about Vern Huddleston and the Hampton family. This week, we focus on the pioneer woman for whom the town is named: Willamina ...
Quirk of the Week: What’s Lorna doin’ now?
The sign is new; the cat seems timeless. You might have seen it as of a few months back. “Hi! My name is Lorna! I live here!” The dialogue balloon-style sign is in the window of McMinnville’s ...
Carlton workers honored for service
The Carlton Police Department honored a pair of city staff members last month for helping a senior resident avoid being a victim of exploitation. Morgan Shelton and Julie Brandão, who work in city ...
Court Records: June 3, 2026
CIVIL FILINGS Asset Recovery Group, Inc. vs. Clay W. Thomas and Lorilee Thomas: Renewal of $6,201.62 judgment. Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Sarah Everett: Granted $4,541.25 judgment. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. ...
On to the next chapter, Bulldogs graduate
“We are not supposed to be here, every indigenous student standing here with us is not supposed to be here,” Salutatorian Cheyenne Haller said in her commencement speech during the Willamina ...
Long-awaited park zoning decision expected Thursday
A decision is expected Thursday on a zoning change request from 2023 that could clear the way for a Newberg park expansion. After three years and two recent discussions, the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners ...
Armed with actual intelligence
You can succeed and contribute to the world, Linfield University’s Class of 2026 heard Sunday. Yes, you can, and you already have. It happens with the help of AI — actual intelligence, said ...
DA says juvenile crime trending down
A violent episode last month at Joe Dancer Park involving many male youths sparked community conversations about juvenile violence and gang activity. Yamhill County District Attorney Kate Lynch said the ...
Golden Knights in Mac skies this week
The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team will be dropping out of the sky all week at McMinnville Municipal Airport as part of a recruiting exercise. There will be approximately 45 tandem jumps over ...
Along the Street: What's going up around McMinnville
• The garage section of McMinnville City Hall, 230 N.E. Second St., will be reroofed in a $25,000 project. Carlson Roofing Company of Hillsboro will remove the existing roof and install new roofing ...
Mac's emergency manager wrapping up tenure
The city of McMinnville has a plan ready if disaster strikes, but the expiration of a grant-funded position and potential sweeping changes to federal emergency response leave its future uncertain. Part-time ...
Art Conspiracy offers summer art classes
Yamhill County students can register for The West Valley Art Conspiracy Summer Arts Program, celebrating its 25th year at Sheridan High School. Openings remain in several of the courses, including Make ...
