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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Museum aims for new heights with rebrand
This week, the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum becomes the North American Aerospace Museum
Mac council to hold second session on parks SDC hikes
Two long-discussed city of McMinnville initiatives will return to the forefront at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Councilors will hold a work session on the proposed expansion of parks System Development ...
Along the Street: Coastal coffee company to open shop on Third
Pioneer Joe, known for its coffee shops in Lincoln City and roasted coffee available in stores, hotels and restaurants along the coast, plans to open a shop in McMinnville. The new coffee shop will be ...
YCSO adds deputy to enforce commercial truck laws
Cars, trucks and roads dominate the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners agenda for Thursday, Aug. 13. A nine-year contract with the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Commerce and Compliance ...
The Blue Angels return to Mac
Prepare for landing, as the Oregon International Air Show arrives in McMinnville Friday, Aug. 14, to Sunday, Aug. 16. The McMinnville Airport will open its gates for aerophiles of all ages. Daily admission ...
Urban Renewal renovations move ahead slowly
McMinnville’s Urban Renewal committee discussed two major projects Wednesday, receiving an update on the Third Street renovation and insight from staff on future development of Alpine Avenue. The ...
Stopping by/Yard of month: Beauty and bounty
Flowers ruled the yard of Tamara Chilla and Jan Messinger until three years ago, when Jan proclaimed that he had to have a vegetable garden. “I needed to get my hands in the dirt,” he said. He ...
Lafayette man booked for DUII after bypass crash
Law enforcement and emergency services responded to a four-vehicle collision midday Sunday, Aug. 9, on the Newberg-Dundee Bypass. The Oregon State Police stated in an initial report that Caleb Carlstedt, ...
What in the Yamhill: Courthouse Park, but no courthouse
Dayton has a park called Courthouse Square, but no courthouse was ever built in the town. The block was donated by the town’s founder, Joel Palmer, in hopes the city would become the county seat. ...
Thinking for a change
Community Corrections program gives offenders tools to assess, look inward, and alter behaviors
Amity sets hearing for housing rehab grant
The city of Amity plans to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for housing rehabilitation, which would be used for public facilities and housing improvements for residents with low and ...
Lafayette council prepares ballot measure
The Lafayette City Council will convene at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, to vote on the explanatory statement for the November ballot measure regarding Canyon View Pump Station. As required by the city ...
Sides reach Stratus Ave. driveway resolution
Developers of a planned 96-unit Stratus Avenue apartment complex and neighboring business owners last week settled a prolonged dispute over access issues with a new plan that was approved by the McMinnville ...
Child abuse center seeks blanket donations
Juliette’s House, the Yamhill County child abuse intervention center, is seeking throws and child-size blankets to help its young clients feel more comfortable. Every child who comes in for an assessment ...
Large crowds find plenty to enjoy at county fair
About 37,000 people attended the Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo over its four-day run, July 29 to Aug. 1, Fair Manager Gary Wertz said. Many were on the fairgrounds for multiple days, he said, taking ...
911 now available over text
Yamhill Communication Agency can now be reached over text messages. Texting 911 is designated for emergencies when making a voice call isn’t possible or could put someone in greater danger. YCOM ...
Koester sentenced in federal court
Former rural Carlton resident Robert Koester, 59, was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on Aug. 3 in Portland for eight counts of production of child sexual abuse material, bringing an end to a years-long, ...
Ax-wielding Dayton man arrested
Following an hours-long search, Cody Jay Elwell, 32, of Dayton was apprehended by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and K-9 team after allegedly violating a restraining order. At about 11:30 p.m. ...
New digs, same issues: Board picks up discussions on dog control, grant partnershi
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners discussed old business in a new location Thursday, continuing discussions on a grant partnership and the dog control program. In the first meeting in the new ...
Mack Cooks to host picnic brunch on Third
Community members will sit for brunch and conversation at a block-long table on Saturday, Aug. 15. About 200 feet of table space will be divided into groups of eight. Each group will bring its own food ...
