Neighbors help as fire erupts in Yamhill garage
A “big boom” sent Cindy Tucker rushing for her shoes and her phone Thursday night. The engine had exploded in the vehicle her husband and son were working on, at about 6 p.m. Tucker called ...
Yamhill celebrates Beverly Cleary Day
The “Run! Rock! Read!” event in Yamhill kicks off Yamhill’s fifth annual Beverly Cleary Literacy Celebration on Saturday, May 11, held in honor of the beloved children’s book author ...
Commissioners scheduled to award chip seal contract
Yamhill County Commissioners this week will vote on a contract for the annual chip-sealing road projects, to Sierra Santa Fe Corporation, for $917,770. Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, May ...
Called to fight: Retired chief Terry Lucich still responds to fire and medical calls
Terry Lucich, who has spent more than 50 years as a firefighter, was named Humble Spirit restaurant’s third “humble spirit” – the first to be honored in a new annual series of such ...
County fire departments get wildfire grants
Seven Yamhill County fire departments received grant funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal last week aimed at providing additional staffing during wildfire season. Departments were eligible to receive ...
Hotel-retail complex proposed for downtown Carlton
The city of Carlton is considering a proposal for two hotels downtown. Local landowners Frank Foti and Brenda Smola-Foti own some 440 acres in the county and have started several enterprises, including ...
Stopping By: A life of faith and hard work
Longtime logger Bob Luoto looks back on a career setting chokers and setting examples
Carlton police keep watch for distracted drivers
Carlton Police Department will be watching this month for those not watching: distracted drivers. Last fall the department received a distracted driving enforcement grant from Oregon Impact and Oregon ...
Mac woman rescued after crash near Carlton
A McMinnville woman was rescued early Sunday after being trapped inside her car for approximately nine hours following a crash, according to Oregon State Police. Angela Tiszkus, 22, was extricated from ...
Weekend hopping with egg hunts
Easter egg hunts are planned Saturday — with a handful scheduled Sunday — in various venues around Yamhill County. Unless indicated, they are free. They include: McMinnville: The McMinnville ...
'24 Hours: 5 to 6 p.m. at 'the local hang'
Happy Hour is well underway when the clock strikes 5 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Carlton Corners, a restaurant popular with mostly locals, many of whom come there on a daily basis or even more often. Often ...
‘Spark moments’: Coach and author inspires YC soccer kids
“Keep your eyes up, score big in the game of life and help make our world a better place, one person at a time,” wrote soccer coach and motivator TJ Kostecky as he signed copies of his new ...
Easter egg hunts planned around county
Hippity-hop, the Easter Bunny is on its way to Yamhill County. It will visit numerous egg hunts, including the McMinnville Lions Club’s venerable event, mostly on Saturday, March 30. Additional ...
Sons of Legion commander visits
Members of the Sons of the American Legion squadrons in Carlton and McMinnville said they were honored by a visit from the national commander last week. Don “JR” Hall of Baltimore, Maryland, ...