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Finalists for Newberg's new sweeper’s name narrowed to five
From the dozens of individuals with submissions to the city of Newberg’s contest to name its new electric street sweeper, a handful have been chosen as finalists. “We've chosen the top five names out of 100 entries from Newberg's youth,” the city announced on its Facebook page. “The electric street sweeper will get a custom wrap with the winning name!” The finalists include Leny the Bug, Sir Sweeps-a-Lot, Skrubby, Sweep...
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,...
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...
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...
Softball Game Preview: Newberg Leaves Home
Newberg is 9-0 against Century since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Newberg Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Century Jaguars at 5:00 p.m. Century took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Newberg, who comes in off a win.
City seeks applicants for three positions on Newberg City Council
The terms of three Newberg City Council members will lapse at year’s end, and the city is looking for those among the citizenry who would like to be the next person up. The four-year terms of Mike McBride (District 5), Molly Olson (District 3) and Elise Yarnell-Hollamon (District 1) end Dec. 31, and the individuals who garner the most votes in the November general election will assume their four-year seats Jan. 2. ...
Woodburn track and field honors seniors at final home meet
The Bulldogs honored their seven seniors on Wednesday, May 1, at Woodburn High School in a Mid-Willamette Conference meet against West Albany and Crescent Valley. Woodburn totaled 19 top-three finishes on the afternoon. Joaquin Parsons finished first in the 100 meters in a personal best time of 11.14 seconds, while junior Lola Heide took first in the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdles, respectively, clocking in at 17.99 and 50.00. David Villanueva Cortes won the 1500 meters in 4:23.55 and finished second in the 800 meters, crossing...
Marion County restaurant inspections: Free Loader Tavern, Subway, Domino's
This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Marion County health department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dish-washing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness. Violations: Restaurant scores are based on a 100-point scale. Priority violations...
Visit the past at Yamhill County Farm Fest on Saturday
MCMINNVILLE Ore. (KPTV) - The Yamhill County Historical Society is revisiting the past with a family-friendly “Farm Fest” in McMinnville on Saturday with blacksmiths, plowing competitions and more. FOX 12′s Ayo Elise took a peak at what’s in store. Admission for adults is $8, and children...
Salem youth group calls for high school walkout to support Palestinians
Latinos Unidos Siempre is encouraging area high school students to walk out of school Wednesday in support of Palestinians. LUS is asking students to walk or bus to the Oregon Capitol in Salem, where multiple organizations, including LUS, are holding an annual May Day/International Workers’ Day rally from noon to 5 p.m.
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.
No action recommended against Salem deputy chief who retired while under investigation
The agency tasked with certifying law enforcement officers and revoking certificates due to misconduct is expected to take no action against a former Salem deputy police chief who retired while under investigation. The decision comes more than two years after Steve Bellshaw retired and was given $53,000 in severance pay...
Air Force veteran, former city councilor vie for Republican nomination in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District
A lawyer and Air Force veteran and a marketing consultant and former Keizer city councilor are vying for the Republican nomination to represent Oregon’s 4th Congressional District in the May 21 primary. Monique DeSpain has no previous elected experience, though she’s worked in recent years as a lawyer for...
Woman Surrenders After Report of Gunshot in East Salem Home, No Injuries Reported
An early morning disturbance in a Marion County home, where a gunshot was reported, concluded with a 58-year-old woman's peaceful surrender, according to local authorities. After receiving a call about a shot fired inside a residence on the 4800 block of Buffalo Drive SE at 6 a.m., Saturday, Marion County Sheriff's Office and the SWAT team quickly made their way to the scene. Despite the woman involved in the incident reportedly refusing to leave the home, with negotiations by deputies, she finally agreed to end the standoff without further incident, KPTV reports.
King and Berschauer war chests similar in race for county commissioner
The race for Position 2 on the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners continues to heat up. The money to fund the campaigns of the two front runners is, while not record-setting, substantial and growing daily in anticipation of the May 21 election. The Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division’s OreStar system tallies campaign contributions and expenditures for races ranging from city councils to state offices. A look at the campaign...
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