Local News
Longtime festival court chaperones retire
published: 8/3/2012 3:51:05 PM
For the first time in nearly 20 years, Old Fashioned Festival princesses will have all new chaperones next year. Jill Dorrell, 56, who recruited her friends Stacy McGinnis, 53, and Becky Green, 60, to serve with her, decided to retire after this year and the others followed suit for different reasons.
Council will tackle UGB/EOA changes once again
published: 8/3/2012 3:55:21 PM
If the agenda for the Newberg City Council’s Monday meeting looks a little familiar, it’s because the only public hearing is one that has appeared on five previous agendas.
Donate undergarments to Scouts for women in need
published: 8/7/2012 1:30:50 PM
Newberg fifth-grade stidemt Mandolin Burns, 11, was succinct when asked how she came up with the idea to collect gently used undergarments for women in both the Newberg area and in Africa.
Aug. 8 community briefs
published: 8/7/2012 1:32:29 PM
Locals graduate from SPU
Two Newberg residents recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University, according to a release from the college. Mariah Caroline Lusby graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts in integrated studies, and Grant Christian Vondrachek graduated with a bachelor of arts in history.
More transit changes could be afoot
published: 8/7/2012 1:40:30 PM
Just more than a month into Yamhill County’s new transit contract with an outside provider, county commissioners are hoping to expand one of Newberg’s routes by September and are mulling possible fare increases for the fall.
Area health providers eye ‘coordinated care’
published: 8/7/2012 1:41:55 PM
Yamhill County health care and community leaders are working to establish a new, collaborative entity with the goals of better serving individuals and families on the Oregon Health Plan and reducing costs to the public.
July Rex HIll Rainfall column
published: 8/10/2012 11:40:29 AM
July started out wet as June ended with an above average rainfall. However, most of July was dry. We got a total of 0.25 inches of precipitation; our July average is 0.
Aug. 11 To Your Health column: Achilles pain doesn’t mean stop exercising
published: 8/10/2012 11:45:23 AM
Dear Colin: I’m 32 years old and just got diagnosed with Achilles tendinitis by my primary care doctor. He prescribed an anti-inflammatory and told me to do nothing/let it rest for eight weeks and then start walking.
Poster contest winner finishes second in state
published: 8/10/2012 11:48:11 AM
A Mabel Rush Elementary School fifth-grade student placed second statewide in the 2012 “If I Were Mayor” poster contest, it was recently announced.
Aug. 15 community briefs
published: 8/14/2012 3:35:27 PM
School openings unaffected by district construction
Despite continued construction throughout the Newberg School District, these offices will open to the public on the following dates: The Newberg High School main office opened Monday (access by Elliott Road); the Small School offices open Friday.
Council races remain wide open
published: 8/14/2012 3:37:20 PM
Newberg officials are becoming increasingly concerned about the lack of candidates stepping forward for three open seats on the city council, as the Aug.
Three GFU counseling programs get accreditation from national group
published: 8/14/2012 3:39:07 PM
A prestigious national council has awarded accreditation to three graduate counseling degree programs at George Fox University.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs granted eight-year accreditation to the school’s Master of Arts programs in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and marriage, couple and family counseling.
Bagpipes, dancers and haggis take center stage
published: 8/14/2012 3:40:48 PM
A group of Newberg High School drama students will try to prove fundraising can be fun when they present the Newberg Highland Games Saturday.
Reading for All provides free books to 1-year-olds
published: 8/14/2012 3:42:13 PM
Yamhill County toddlers are getting more than vaccinations and hearing checkups at their one-year well-baby visits. They’re getting free books.
Local youth show well at the Yamhill County Fair
published: 8/14/2012 3:44:25 PM
McMINNVILLE — The Newberg contingent hauled in more than its fair share of top awards at the Yamhill County Fair July 29 to Aug. 5 at the fairgrounds.
Schools use new math for rental fees
published: 8/17/2012 2:58:28 PM
Hoping to tighten its budget in a tough economy, the Newberg School District is raising rental fees for its most costly venues. The high school auditorium’s four-hour rental fee will rise from $250 to $350 for certain groups.
City eyes more energy upgrades at treatment plant
published: 8/17/2012 2:59:54 PM
The only new business scheduled for the Newberg City Council’s Monday meeting is to consider a resolution to move forward with an approximately $100,000 lighting retrofit project at the city’s wastewater treatment facility.
Dundee has four spots up for grabs
published: 8/17/2012 3:01:23 PM
The Dundee City Council will feature at least one new face in 2013 as longtime Councilor Ivon Miller has decided to step down after 22 years of service.
Dundee has four spots up for grabs
published: 8/17/2012 3:03:20 PM
The Dundee City Council will feature at least one new face in 2013 as longtime Councilor Ivon Miller has decided to step down after 22 years of service.
Aug. 18 To Your Health column: How to think, exercise like an Olympic athlete
published: 8/17/2012 3:08:31 PM
Every four years the world is treated to watching athletes perform at a level few can even imagine. One cannot help but be humbled watching Olympians and their awesome skills.
Beat the heat with some help from the Red Cross
published: 8/17/2012 3:11:05 PM
With high temperatures finally reaching Oregon this month, the Providence Newberg Medical Center emergency department has already seen several cases of heat-related illnesses.
Oregon bucks trend of sweltering July
published: 8/17/2012 3:13:50 PM
Throughout most of the continental United States, July was the hottest month since modern-record keeping began, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
City’s Public Works employees unionize
published: 8/21/2012 11:57:38 AM
The city of Newberg will soon begin contract negotiations with a newly formed union of almost 30 of its maintenance, operations and administrative personnel.
Gentle Ben suffers a hard landing in Newberg
published: 8/21/2012 12:01:30 PM
Lorie Olsen was nearly to her parents’ home on Parrett Mountain when her teenage daughter looked out the car window and said, “Huh. That’s strange.
Flush the right way or prepare to pay
published: 8/21/2012 12:04:44 PM
Toilet flushers beware! If you’re flushing anything other than toilet paper or waste matter, it could cost you money, time and a mess in the bathroom.
Aug. 22 community briefs
published: 8/21/2012 12:12:21 PM
Seniors get driving-safety help The American Association of Retired Persons is offering driver’s safety classes from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 and 16 at the Chehalem Adult Enrichment Center, 105 Foothills Drive.
Newberg man pops the question at ‘Tunes’
published: 8/24/2012 1:53:21 PM
There was something else in the air besides marimba music Tuesday: love, as Newberg resident Daniel Young took the opportunity afforded by the concert’s intermission to propose to his girlfriend, Jessica Ingram.
The beat of the marimba
published: 8/24/2012 1:56:35 PM
A festive atmosphere descended on Rotary Centennial Park Tuesday evening, escorted by the Portland-based African dance-music troupe Boka Marimba and hundreds of faithful concert-goers.
Aug. 25 To Your Health column: Exercise therapy may benefit people with Alzheimer’s
published: 8/24/2012 1:58:13 PM
Dear Colin: I read that physical therapy can help people with Alzheimer’s disease. Is this true? How? My 71-year-old dad has been showing a steady decline since being diagnosed four years ago, and we’re looking for credible ways to help him.
City continues work on public-access channel
published: 8/28/2012 3:57:58 PM
The city of Newberg is continuing its efforts to reinstate a public access educational government channel, although it could still be months yet before the project comes to fruition.
Park and rec snuffs tobacco use
published: 8/28/2012 4:11:51 PM
The Chehalem Park and Recreation District is the first group in Yamhill County to prohibit tobacco use in all its public spaces, except for its golf course.
Aug. 29 Community in Brief
published: 8/29/2012 9:17:51 AM
Do you love someone with a serious mental illness? Family-to-Family is a free 12-week class for people who are struggling with a friend or family member who has mental illness.
Newberg City Council will consider new road surfacing at next meeting
published: 8/31/2012 2:18:45 PM
The Newberg City Council is scheduled to consider two purchases during its next meeting, one that concerns road improvements and another that would replace two police patrol vehicles with new models.
