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April 29 sheriff's office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 503-538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. April 29 Hayden Mackenzie Fleming, 29, is wanted for failure to appear (FTA) on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicants...
Man accused of shooting pellet gun at woman, himself in rural McMinnville
A 22-year-old man has been charged with second-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon after he allegedly shot a woman in the back of the head with a hand-pump pellet gun in a case of domestic violence in McMinnville, Oregon.
Man arrested for threatening Wilsonville Safeway employees, customers with hammer
A 47-year-old man was arrested at Safeway in Wilsonville for threatening employees and customers with a hammer on Monday, April 29. After failed attempts to reason with him, deputies used a taser to subdue and arrest David Lee Mangum, according to a Facebook post by the Wilsonville Police Department. The post said Magnum did not cooperate with deputies’ commands and “continuously yelled at the deputies to kill him.” Wilsonville Police...
Newberg High’s next play promises silly, goofy fun
Newberg High School theater director Mike McConaughey’s take on the school’s next play, “The Drowsy Chaperone Jr.,” is that the musical is simply hilarious. “It is an upbeat comedy and it’s going to be a lot of fun,” he said, adding that attending the production will support the hard work students have done to stage it. The play is the work of 35 to 40 students, including the 27 upperclassmen...
Q&A: Yamhill County commissioners on the issues
One seat on the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners is up for election in May, and three are hoping to fill the role. Ballots will be mailed May 1 ahead of the May 21 election featuring incumbent Lindsay Berschauer and challengers Bubba King and David Wall vying for Position 2 on the board. First-term commissioner Kit Johnston and third-term commissioner Mary Starrett are not up for reelection in the May...
April 29 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports April 21 - Santiago Galvan-Lopez, 32, of Newberg, was arrested for violating post-prison supervision. No bail was set and the case is pending. April 23 - Antonio Zacharia Sanchez, 41, of Newberg, was arrested for...
Yamhill County grant program will kick off again in May
In the interest of creating or retaining jobs, generating increased economic activity and improving the social and economic livability of communities within its boundaries, Yamhill County will continue a program in May that has $125,000 in available grants. The Economic Competitive Grant program features seven grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 that are available via a competitive process for a limited time, a release from the county said. The program consists of five $10,000 small business grants, one $25,000 start-up grant and one $50,000 strategic...
Red-light weekend honors fallen firefighters
In recognition of Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the city of Woodburn will light the Newberg Highway overpass spanning I-5 in red around dusk on May 4 and 5. Woodburn-area residents are also encouraged to help honor fallen firefighters by changing their porch light bulbs to red on May 4-5. Similar memorials take place nationwide, including at some iconic sites, such as the World Trade Center in...
OPINION: Vote King for vibrant, safe, prosperous Yamhill County
I am writing in support of Bubba King in his campaign for Yamhill County commissioner. Mr. King has presented a forward-thinking platform that will benefit all county residents and businesses. First, Mr. King's focus on economic prosperity is exactly what our county needs. His commitment to workforce development will ensure our residents have the skills to fill those jobs. An economically vibrant Yamhill County is a win for everyone. Secondly,...
Opinion: Don’t ignore that jury postcard; your service is critical
If you received a small postcard in the mail lately from the Yamhill County Circuit Court, then you have already gotten a firsthand look at our new jury summons. Unlike the old jury summons, which was a packet of information in an envelope, these new postcards are smaller, cheaper to print, and hopefully easier for you to use. The postcards — and the new jury response system they are part...
Cornelius Woman Nabbed After Chaotic Car Chase and Multiple Crashes in Washington County
A Washington County wild ride ended in cuffs Sunday after a crazed motorist caused two crashes and led cops on a high-speed chase. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Cornelius local Lisa L. Sullivan, 39, first smashed her 2007 Dodge Charger into a 1997 Ford F150 at around 5:33 p.m., then fled the crash scene, leaving the other driver with minor injuries.
Man shot woman, then himself with pellet gun in domestic violence incident, Yamhill County Sheriff's Office says
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man in McMinnville shot a woman with a pellet gun and then shot himself in a domestic violence dispute Thursday evening, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office said. A caller reported hearing gunshots and people yelling that someone may have been shot in the head near...
The circus is coming to Gervais
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Gervais Elementary School field with shows at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26. The event is hosted by the Gervais Community Progress Team. Pre-sale tickets are $8 for ages 12 and younger and seniors age 65 and older; all other tickets are $13. Tickets are available by calling Micky Wagner at 503-888-8763 or emailing GervaisCPT@mail.com.
Woodburn Fire District groundbreaking
WOODBURN -- Woodburn Fire District announced that it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the district’s new fire station at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, 13925 Butteville Road NE. The site for Gervais Station No. 23, which is located at the intersection of Jensen and Butteville roads, south of Parr Road and north of Gervais, has limited parking. So, ceremony attendees are encouraged to carpool.
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