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Ballots arriving in the mail soon for Mac, Amity residents
Voters in the city of McMinnville and in the Amity Fire Districts will receive ballots later this week for the Nov. 4 election. McMinnville voters will consider the city’s Measure 36-7, which would ...
Changes proposed for dangerous intersection
McMinnville city staff will present 10 recommended changes to an intersection where a pedestrian was struck and killed earlier this year when city council convenes for its regular meeting Tuesday. Staff ...
Deputy Paul Baker receives highway marker dedication
Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott never met Deputy Paul Emerson Baker, but he said he learned much about him while working to have a highway memorial placed in recognition of Baker’s service 43 ...
Along the Street: Virginia Garcia celebrates new clinic, 50 years in operation
The Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Clinic, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will host a grand opening of its new clinic in Sheridan from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at 222 S.E. Jefferson ...
Recently hired airport leader discusses upcoming changes, possibilities for facility
New McMinnville Municipal Airport Administrator John Paskell met with the city’s economic think tank committee Wednesday to discuss ongoing transition at the facility and future plans to improve ...
Tribe to acquire parcel near Mac in ‘conservation corridor’
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will soon add to its conservation land holdings when it receives the title for a 75.3-acre parcel between McMinnville and Sheridan. The purchase is funded by the ...
Release denied for man accused of threatening government officials
Judge Ladd Wiles’s courtroom was packed on Wednesday, Oct. 8, waiting to see if a McMinnville man accused of threatening court officials and community members would be released. James Jay Bemrose ...
Dayton's Coach Connelly dies
Longtime Dayton coach, musician and American Legion member Jim “Coach” Connelly died Wednesday, Oct. 8, at his home in Dayton. He was 80. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, ...
'Tomorrow needs you': Community vigil marks youth suicide awareness day
Light shines out of the darkness, and that was proven Thursday morning at Discovery Meadows Park in McMinnville. About 150 people, including many McMinnville High School students, awoke early to gather ...
Scope of county headquarters renovation larger than planned
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will review grant applications and access agreements, discuss renovations to its new headquarters and listen to a department update from Assessor Derrick Wharff ...
Sheridan council eyes new parking lot
The Sheridan city council considered removing a vacant lot on Mill Street from surplus to pave the way for future development at the Oct. 6 work session. The property is located City Hall and declared ...
Care providers consider children’s behavior health
Dozens of people who work with young children and their families gathered Friday for a conference on “Bridging Behavioral Health Support” for that age group. The Yamhill Community Care Organization ...
Free CPR training offered
A basic CPR class will be offered Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Amity Fire Hall. People can drop in between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn lifesaving techniques. Admission is free. Asher Weiler, a senior at ...
County looks to expand park access, give trail the ax
Yamhill County is expanding outdoor recreation opportunities at one location, while potentially closing the book on another plan. During their Oct. 2 meeting, the county board of commissioners approved ...
Hearing set for proposed Carlton gas station, convenience store
Local businessman Birpal “Paul” Johal is facing heavy opposition in plans to build another gas station and convenience store. The Carlton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on ...
Businessman, community leader Bob Emrick dies
Longtime McMinnville businessman Robert “Bob” Emrick of McMinnville died Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Friendsview Manor in Newberg. He was 75. Arrangements are under the direction of Macy & Son ...
Stopping By: Living memorial allows family and friends chance to express love, gratitude
Glenn VanDeVeere’s relatives and friends really enjoyed telling stories about his antics and accomplishments during the celebration of life held in his honor. The guest of honor enjoyed it, too. Although ...
Victim services nonprofits to get funds from feds
After Oregon and about 20 other states objected, the federal government has lifted the requirement that Juliette’s House and other organizations that help victims share clients’ information ...
Fallen YCSO deputy to be honored
Yamhill County Sheriff Deputy Paul Emerson Baker died in the line of duty in 1982; his memory will be honored at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. On Jan. 21, 1982, Baker was driving his patrol car on Highway ...
Supporters of rec bond hold first town meeting
The push from supporters to pass a proposed $98.5 million Culture, Parks and Recreation bond is underway, following a town hall Monday night hosted by a community political action committee. Approximately ...
