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The Newberg Graphic · Newberg, OR
Nearby: Newberg, ORA band that takes its lead from the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America will soon travel to Newberg to take the stage. The trio that comprises the Celtic band Kalos will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and students and $5 for Arts for All members who possess an Oregon Trail Card. The band’s emphasis on maritime tunes is reflected in its two latest albums — “Harbour” in 2019 and “Headland” in 2023 — and were intended to “honor the meeting point between the land and sea (as) they sing songs about shorelines, seafarers and drownings,” a release said. “They revel in the driving danceability of Irish tunes, but also take inspiration from the pastoral melodies and naturalistic metaphors of Scottish music,” the release continued.
The Newberg Graphic · Newberg, OR
Nearby: Newberg, ORA pair of local organizations are on the receiving end of the most recent spate of grants from the Oregon Community Foundation. Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity netted $25,000, while the Vivian Lee Foundation received $15,000 to continue to expand its assistance program for families living with cystic fibrosis. Habitat Executive Director Shannon Selah said she already has plans for the grant money. “We will apply that toward our ReStore truck,” she said. “We are raising money to replace our aging box truck that we use to pick up donations for and drop off purchased items from our ReStore.” The local nonprofits are among the nearly 260 organizations throughout all of Oregon’s 36 counties that received a total of $5.3 million in the fall round of giving from the foundation’s Community Grants Program. “Behind each grant from the statewide funder are people stepping forward to meet local needs and opportunities,” a release from the foundation said.
The Newberg Graphic · Newberg, OR
Nearby: Newberg, ORAnyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, 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 502-538-8321 and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-43407508. Nov. 11 – Max Guenter A. Kliese-Hartzog, 37, is wanted for failure to appear (FTA) to face a charge of second-degree criminal mischief. – Edward A. Klingensmith, 65, is wanted on an FTA for DUII. – Joshua Joseph Klupenger, 37, is wanted on an FTA for DUII. – Randy James Koenighain, 59, is wanted on a probation violation for possession of controlled substances (PCS). – Melody Jo Krewson, 61, is wanted for violating post-prison supervision on a conviction for custodial interference. – Matthew Eric Kurtz, 42, is wanted on a warrant for first-degree theft, fraudulent use of a credit card, first-degree attempted theft and second-degree theft.
The Newberg Graphic · Newberg, OR
Nearby: Newberg, ORElection Day has come and gone, and the voters of Newberg, Dundee and Yamhill County have made their wishes known in races ranging from Newberg’s mayor and county clerk. Mayoral race Results in the race for Newberg mayor remained unchanged over the weekend, with challenger Elise Yarnell Hollamon earning 50.4% of the vote to incumbent Bill Rosacker’s 49.6% — 79 votes apart according to the most recent tabulations released Nov. 5. “Given the heightened partisan energy surrounding this midterm election and our short 67-day campaign, I knew this would be extremely close,” Hollamon said in a text to the Newberg Graphic. “I needed to cut through the national political noise and speak directly to voters with a clear, compelling vision for Newberg’s future grounded in improving our livability, and I’m incredibly honored that it appears we’ve done just that.” Hollamon added that she will demur from claiming victory until the final ballots are tallied.
The Newberg Graphic · Newberg, OR
Nearby: Newberg, ORThe Newberg Community Band’s fall concert, unofficially called “Godzilla Eats Las Vegas” after one of the tunes it will perform, is on tap this weekend. Set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in Bauman Auditorium, 1009 E. North St. on the campus of George Fox University, the lineup for the free concert includes a variety of music genres. “It is a ‘hodgepodge’ of styles from marches to serious music,” said director Dick Elliott, a veteran of more than two decades with the 55-musician band. Rehearsals for the performance began in September, Elliott said, adding that the band’s other 2026 performances were in March, during a Fourth of July celebration at Friendsview Manor and during the Old Fashioned Festival in late July. The Nov. 15 date will be the last performance of the year. “Our next performance will be after the new year as we do take some time off for family during the holiday season,” he said.
Woodburn Independent · Silverton, OR
Nearby: Silverton, ORAn area holiday tradition, the Silverton Christmas Market returns in November to spark the holiday spirit in young and old alike. The market runs Nov. 20 through Dec. 31 at the Oregon Garden in Silverton. The Silverton Christmas Market features two million twinkling Christmas lights, a German-inspired artisan vendor market, visits from Santa, ice skating, snowless tubing, cozy fire pits, live music, festive food & drink and more. This festive event annually brings holiday cheer to the Willamette Valley. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening. One thing to note, this is a cashless event. All vendors and food booths accept credit or debit cards. German Vendor Market Shop local vendors for handmade gifts, candles, ornaments, puzzles, and more. Silverton Christmas Market’s many unique offerings include tempting local food and drink, fresh baked goods and treats, and Glühwein, a traditional German hot spiced wine.
Woodburn Independent · Silverton, OR
Nearby: Silverton, ORAn area holiday tradition, the Silverton Christmas Market returns in November to spark the holiday spirit in young and old alike. The market runs Nov. 20 through Dec. 31, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Oregon Gardens in Silverton and features two million twinkling Christmas lights, a German-inspired artisan vendor market, visits from Santa, ice skating, snowless tubing, cozy fire pits, live music, festive food and drink, and more. This festive event annually brings holiday cheer to the Willamette Valley. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening. One thing to note, this is a cashless event. All vendors and food booths accept credit or debit cards. German Vendor Market Shop local vendors for handmade gifts, candles, ornaments, puzzles, and more. Silverton Christmas Market’s many unique offerings include tempting local food and drink, fresh baked goods and treats, and Glühwein, a traditional German hot spiced wine.
Molalla Pioneer / Herald Pioneer · Canby, OR
Nearby: Canby, ORA domestic disturbance at a Canby apartment complex results in one shot being fired and a juvenile taken into custody Saturday morning. At about 3:31 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, Canby Police responded to a report of shots fired at the Orchard Apartment complex in southeast Canby. Officers who responded to the scene made contact with the occupants of a vehicle leaving the scene and identified an uncooperative victim. From there, Canby PD learned there had been a domestic disturbance between family members, resulting in a single shot being fired at the complex. The suspect, a juvenile, was taken into custody without incident and the firearm was recovered at the scene. If the Orchard Apartments sound familiar, that’s because it was the scene of the kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl last week. Police said there does not appear to be any connection between the two apartments or the individuals involved.
West Linn Tidings · Canby, OR
Nearby: Canby, ORPORTLAND — Following her reelection, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s priorities for the next four years include installing a universal statewide preschool program, passing new regulations on data centers and increasing the amount of time Oregon students spend in school. Kotek shared her goals at a Friday news conference in Portland following her victory this week over state Sen. Christine Drazan, a Republican from Canby. Drazan as of Friday afternoon had not officially conceded the race despite Kotek’s 8-point lead, and Kotek said she had not heard from Drazan. Going into the election, Kotek was polling as one of the least popular governors in the nation, but her campaign benefitted from nationwide dissatisfaction with Republican President Donald Trump and Republicans in Washington, D.C.
Milwaukie Review · Canby, OR
Nearby: Canby, ORAfter vowing to fight until every vote was counted in her race to become Oregon’s next governor, Christine Drazan has released a statement. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared victory on Tuesday night, leading Drazan with 51% of the vote, compared to Drazan’s 45%. Drazan, a Republican from Canby who serves in the Oregon state Senate, said Wednesday that though she didn’t win Tuesday’s election, she was proud of the campaign that she ran. In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, Drazan, 54, said that being an Oregonian means more than any political ideology. “I have never believed Oregon’s future belongs to one party or one political movement. It belongs to all of us,” she said. “We are neighbors before we are Republicans or Democrats. We share a home, and we share a responsibility for what becomes of it.” Tuesday’s election was the second time Drazan faced Kotek in the race for governor. She ran an unsuccessful bid for the governorship four years ago.
Woodburn Independent · Canby, OR
Nearby: Canby, ORHOLIDAY BAZAARS Holiday Craft Fair: The annual Zoar Lutheran Craft Fair will be Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 190 SW 3rd Ave. in Canby. The event will feature handcrafted items, quilts, baked goods, and more. There will also be homemade soup to go. Country Christmas Bazaar: The annual Country Christmas Bazaar will run Nov. 8-14 at the Clackamas County Event Center in Canby. On Sunday, Nov. 8, there is a preview sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. which costs $5. Then, Monday-Saturday, the show is free and each day begins at 10 a.m. Smyrna UCC Bazaar: Smyrna UCC Women’s Fellowship group will be holding their annual bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature quilts, hand-made goods from embroidered tea towels to baked goods. There will also be a couple of live Christmas trees decorated for sale as well as Christmas wreaths. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate in addition to baked goods will be available for a free will donation.
Woodburn Independent · Canby, OR
Nearby: Canby, ORWhile Canby Mayor Brian Hodson is officially guaranteed a record-breaking seventh term, there will be some new faces on the Canby City Council come January. The trio of Brian Ayres, Scott Cantonwine, and Melody Thompson have significant leads and will all be new to the city council when January 2027 arrives, though Thompson served as Canby’s mayor for eight years, beginning in 2002, so she’ll bring some unique experience to the seat. Molalla will also see a couple new faces on the council as newcomers Monica Bergmann and Sheila Howe were both elected without opposition on Tuesday night. And in Donald, there are four candidates within 17 votes of each other for three open spots. From a state perspective incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has won the Oregon governor’s race, defeating Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan, according to projections from late Tuesday night. Kotek led in early results with 52% of the vote to Drazan’s 45%. Here’s a look at the early results.
