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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mac High to graduate largest class
McMinnville High School will graduate its largest-ever class, about 570 students, in ceremonies starting at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Wortman Stadium. Thousands of relatives and friends attend the annual ...
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
Amity to hold budget hearing Wednesday
The Amity City Council will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, for a public hearing of the approximately $9 million fiscal year budget and state revenue sharing. Amity has a set levy rate of $3.6105 per ...
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 ...
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 ...
Court Records: June 1, 2025
CIVIL FILINGS Midland Funding, LLC vs. Gage Donegan: Renewal of $1,624.79 judgment. Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. vs. Courtney Walsh: Renewal of $2,882.30 judgment. Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Sarah Everett: ...
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 ...
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 ...
