Dundee News

Fat clusters of pinot noir grapes recently came off the vines at Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn in McMinnville.

A network of trails running through the Chehalem Valley, connecting parks, historic sites, schools, wineries and more, could soon be a reality ... but the plan needs the public's help.

Oct. 20 a ' Bradley Francis Molash, 2902 E. Second St., Space 20, was arrested for fourth-degree assault following an incident at a local restaurant and bar.

Despite the down economy and real estate market, property values are still rising - at least, assessed values.

Oct. 17 a ' A 17-year-old Newberg boy was taken into custody for two counts of second-degree criminal mischief following two incidents of graffiti vandalism, one in Dundee last month and the other from June 2008 at Jaquith Park.

A A The man arrested Sept. 11 in connection to a child sex abuse case is set for trial Nov.

A new road would completely skirt Newberg and Dundee taking commercial traffic directly from I-5 to Highway 18.

Sheriff Jack Crabtree said human error was to blame for Yamhill County Jail inmate Andrew Webb's Aug.

Sept. 21 A A a ' Antonio Baltazar Marroquin, 25, 1210 S. College St. #134, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants.

Today is the third day of National Arts & Humanities Month, which features a weeklong celebration of Oregon culture, culminating in Oregon Day of Culture on Thursday, Oct.

A A A used car salesman was arrested Thursday by Newberg-Dundee Police officers following an investigation that led to the cancellation of the dealer's license.

A Newberg man and three other people have been arrested in what police describe as case involving sex crimes against two teenagers, a dog, and a four-year-old. Yamhill County Jail Police say Darrin Vaughn Daily raped several children and took photos on a teen having sex with his dog.

Opinions differ on why District 24 Rep. Jim Weidner was stripped of two committee assignments last week by House Speaker Dave Hunt.

A referendum asking voters to ratify House Bill 2001, a major transportation package funded by a state gas tax increase, will not appear on the ballot next fall, state elections officials reported.

Sept. 18 A A a ' A 16-year-old Dundee boy was taken into custody for minor in possession of tobacco following an incident at Newberg High School.

A A Ah, the Gary George model of leadership: get elected to the Legislature, raise a stink and stomp your feet instead of affecting positive change, until you are thrown off committees important to your constituency.

Jim O'Malley of Overlook Vineyard helps out at Vidon Winery Thursday. A A Fall officially began Tuesday and with it wine grape growers in the Newberg area are making plans for harvest, or in some cases have begun picking fruit.

State Rep. Jim Weidner, Republican representative from Yamhill County's House District 24, has been removed from two of the three committees he served on during the 2009 session.

Sept. 9 A A a ' Three area residents were arrested after investigators at the Newberg Fred Meyer store alleged they had removed items from the store without paying.

An exact replica of San Francisco car makes its new home in Dundee where it is available for wine tours and special events.