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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Shooting at Joe Dancer Park, Mac student hospitalized with non-life-threatening injury
At about 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, law enforcement responded to a report of a fight and possible gunshots involving a group of people at Joe Dancer Park in McMinnville.
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, ...
Council praises EMPWR, but says it can’t make sign exception
McMinnville City Council lauded EMPWR Nutrition Group as an economic driver and large employer for the community Tuesday, but ruled that status doesn’t give the manufacturer leeway when it comes ...
Can Oregon GOP launch another anti-tax ballot referral?
New proposal will test political might of grassroots Republicans teamed up with state lawmakers
Plastic recycling event Saturday
Zero Waste’s Plastic Project will host a recycling event for hard-to-recycle plastics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2. The location will be the McMinnville Covenant Church, 2155 N.W. Second ...
Lafayette committee weighs paying down debt and surcharge for sewer
The Lafayette Budget Committee on April 20 reviewed the nearly $22 million budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which aims to pay off water debt early and use a sewer surcharge to fund improvements at the ...
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, ...
Quirk of the Week: No waffling: Ice cream just got even more fun
“Ice cream never asks silly questions. Ice cream understands.” — Anonymous Don’t ask why Serendipity Ice Cream did the thing they did on Saturday. They just did it, and a lot of ...
Zero Waste talk addresses food waste, hunger
“Closing the Loop on Food Surplus & Hunger in McMinnville” will be the topic for Zero Waste’s Bubble Rap Speaker Series event on Monday, May 4. The free discussion will last from ...
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 ...
Gardening the water: Willamina launches floating islands for weed control
Willamina city staff and volunteers have installed a dozen floating islands at Huddleston Pond to combat Brazilian elodea, an invasive waterweed that has been spreading throughout the pond. In July 2025, ...
Amity to celebrate 101st May Day
Senior Alyssa McMullen has been named Queen of Amity High School’s May Day Court for the 101st annual celebration. The traditional maypole dance and numerous performances begin at 7 p.m., ...
Sheridan budget meeting Thursday
The Sheridan Budget Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 30, for a presentation of staff proposals and a public hearing on state shared revenue. City Manager and Budget Officer Preston Polasek ...
Court Records: April 29, 2026
CIVIL FILINGS Sunwest Financial Inc. vs. Kenneth T. Stover, McMinnville: Renewal of $14,868.19 judgment. Capital One, N.A. vs. Kyle S. Burgdorf: Granted $14,706.81 judgment. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. ...
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 ...
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” ...
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 ...
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 ...
