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County trash may be sent to landfill in the Gorge
The Yamhill Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved a 3% increase for Recology services to customers outside city limits and were told future price escalations may be imminent because of uncertainty ...
Stopping By: Global ally - Roseanne Roberts reflects on years working with exchange students
Retiring Mac High registrar Roseanne Roberts reflects on years working with exchange students
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 ...
New Linfield fund highlights latest round of Mac foundation grants
A grant for the new Linfield Opportunity Fund, designed to help McMinnville students continue their education at the university, was among money distributed Tuesday by the McMinnville Area Community Foundation ...
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 ...
Class of 2026 to graduate throughout the county
Graduation season in Yamhill County begins Saturday, May 30, with Willamina High School’s commencement ceremonies. The Class of 2026 will graduate at 10 a.m. Linfield University will graduate its ...
Local women sew dresses for faraway girls
Both avid sewists, Shellee Baidenmann and her mother-in-law, Jan Baidenmann, were tickled to tackle a project that helps “Dress a Girl Around the World.” They recently delivered their first ...
Sip for Success raises funds to help women with education
Sip for Success, the McMinnville Soroptimist’s annual fundraising wine and auction event, started with 100 bottles of highly valued, local vintages on its “wine wall.” For $25, donors ...
UR district growing as individual projects stall
The budget for McMinnville’s urban renewal district continues to expand with an estimated $2.3 million in revenue projected for next fiscal year. However, delays to two major district projects are ...
Summer program returns to Faulconer-Chapman
The Faulconer-Chapman School’s Summer Learning Around the World Program is returning with a registration deadline of June 10. During the summer learning program, students will travel the globe without ...
Old-fashioned radio show will benefit Dayton music programs
The Dayton Community Chorus and the 99 West Jazz Band will present “A 1940’s Radio Show” Friday, June 5, to raise money for the Dayton High /Junior High School music programs. The show ...
Mac plunges into sewer needs
The McMinnville City Council approved a 4% increase to wastewater rates to adjust for rising costs Tuesday and a $267,634 screen repair project at the Water Reclamation Facility to prevent sewage ...
Arrests & Citations: May 29, 2026
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Michael Eugene Fugate Jr., 51, Sheridan, May 21, unauthorized use of a vehicle; booked and released. Courtney Bearse, 37, Grand Ronde, May 21, probation violation, ...
HLC decision expected on Second Street church demo
Following two postponements, a decision on demolishing a Second Street church to make room for an apartment complex is expected by the Historic Landmarks Committee on Thursday. In March, the HLC held ...
Yamhill woman sues for $1.5M after mauling
A Yamhill woman is suing her neighbors for $1.5 million after she was mauled by two Cane Corso dogs on March 14. Kaylynn Gayle, a mother of two, and her husband had recently purchased their Yamhill home ...
Kids put on their hard hats to meet the crews that keep Sheridan operating
The city of Sheridan celebrated National Public Works Appreciation Week May 17-23, closing out the week with a community event at City Park on Friday, May 22. Residents of all ages were at the park to ...
Linfield to graduate nearly 500
Linfield University will graduate about 480 members of the Class of 2026 from its colleges of arts and sciences, business and nursing on Sunday, May 31, in ceremonies on the McMinnville campus. The commencement ...
Mac close to Parks & Rec director hire
Almost exactly a year after former Parks and Recreation Director Susan Muir retired, the city of McMinnville is closing in on a replacement. The city held panel interviews and an internal meet-and-greet ...
Along the Street: Park & Main reopens, Ground Market due
Park & Main restaurant in downtown Carlton has reopened after a brief closure for updating. The Ground purchased the eatery at the end of 2025 from Dustin and Maryfrances Wyant, who opened Park & ...
