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NewsRegister.com19 hours ago
John Olson: Building broad coalition key to brighter business outlook, on NewsRegister.comAbout the writer: John Olson has served as president and CEO of the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce since the spring of 2024. Prior to that, he served as assistant director of strategic partnerships at Linfield University. Holder of a degree in broadcast media, he began his career in the radio industry, then moved into nonprofit leadership and public advocacy. He’s made his home in McMinnville for seven years now. Oregon’s economy is facing some real challenges. The more important question for those of us in McMinnville and Yamhill County is this: What are we going to do about them?…
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Safe Families staff, volunteers build networks of support, on NewsRegister.comAs a volunteer for the Safe Families for Children program, run by Lutheran Community Services Northwest in partnership with several local churches, Karen Dolyniuk is ...
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Parade, activities to honor vets, on NewsRegister.comThe Yamhill County Veterans Parade will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, in downtown McMinnville. World War II veteran Peggy Lutz, 104, will serve as grand marshal, if her health permits. Lutz served in the Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) as an air traffic controller stationed first in Klamath Falls, then in Astoria. She often jokes that she told the male pilots what to do. She went on to be a teacher, an active community member and a poet. She likes to point out that she still can wear her World War II uniform, which is decorated with the gold badge she received…
NewsRegister.comYesterday
Helping Hands 110426, on NewsRegister.comHoofprints in the Sand: Volunteers are needed to help care for horses and maintain facilities at this Newberg nonprofit equine rescue, which rehabilitates approximately 25 rescued horses and helps place them in permanent homes. Volunteer opportunities include feeding, grooming, cleaning stalls, bringing in horses, facility projects, fundraising and assisting with special events. Training is provided, and volunteers with all levels of horse experience, including beginners, are welcome. Barn volunteers are encouraged to commit two hours a week for the first three months. For details or to…
NewsRegister.comYesterday
Veterans Day parade, activities planned, on NewsRegister.comThe News-Register staff The Yamhill County Veterans Parade will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, in downtown McMinnville. World War II veteran Peggy Lutz, 104, will serve as grand marshal, if her health permits. Lutz served in the Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) as an air traffic controller stationed first in Klamath Falls, then in Astoria. She often jokes that she told the male pilots what to do. She went on to be a teacher, an active community member and a poet. She likes to point out that she still can wear her World War II uniform, which is decorated with the…
Newberg GraphicNov. 4
SALUTE TO VETERANS | Newberg veteran served as a Navy corpsman in jungles of Southeast Asia, on Newberg Graphic(NEWBERG) — It has been 56 years since Stan Beecroft left Vietnam, but the memories of his experiences are fresh and can be summed up in one word: “Hell.” Beyond […]