City sets deadline for homeless camp
McMinnville City Manager Martha Meeker said the city has run out of patience with the homeless camp established downtown by McMinnville Cooperative Ministries. If the encampment isn’t gone by March ...
Springer keeps close ties with trash company
Opponents of a Riverbend Landfill expansion bid have been warned not to contact Yamhill County commissioners on the issue, for fear commissioners may have their opinions tainted by ex parte comments before ...
Panel gives sunny and warm economic forecast
The financial forecast calls for peppy with a chance of sparkly. Panelists assembled in the McMinnville Grand Ballroom to discuss the local economic outlook were unflinchingly optimistic Tuesday about ...
Commissioners approve trail grant application
The Yamhill County commissioners clashed again Thursday over what has been an ongoing point of disagreement — support for the proposed Yamhelas Westsider Trail. It’s one of the few areas in ...
Willamina names Zimbrick superintendent
[Updated: 2/27/15 11:30 a.m.] WILLAMINA — The Willamina School Board voted Monday night to name insider Carrie Zimbrick as its next superintendent, replacing the retiring Gus Forster. Zimbrick, ...
Community choirs to sing
The ninth-annual Community Choir Celebration, slated for Tuesday, March 3, will feature school, college and adult choirs. The concert will start at 7 p.m. in the McMinnville Community Center. There is ...
Downtown Association hosts historic tour
The McMinnville Downtown Association will be hosting its annual historic downtown walking tours Saturday, March 7. There are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. tours available. The tours last approximately an hour and ...
Car crashes into insurance building
A speeding car careened into the Hagan Hamilton Insurance Services office at 448 S.E. Baker St. about 10 p.m. Monday, causing significant damage.
Operations Officer Jason John said one thought immediately came to mind when he arrived to inspect the damage:
Case alleges sex with dog
A McMinnville woman and Bend man have been arrested on charges alleging sexual conduct with children and a dog in March 2014. The case was investigated by McMinnville police under a referral from the state ...
Prison slasher declared mentally ill
PORTLAND — U.S. District Court Judge Robert Jones ruled last week that Sajoh Caram Yates, accused in last October’s razor blade slashing of two correctional officers at Sheridan’s Federal ...
Search continues for missing Amity man
The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office continues to actively work a missing person's report related to the disappearance last September of Christopher "Topher" Bernards of Amity. The 34-year-old Bernards, ...
Talks set on philosophy of dinosaurs
McMINNVILLE – Leonard Finkelman, assistant professor of philosophy at Linfield College, will lead two nights of discussion on the philosophy of dinosaurs. A screening of “Jurassic Park” ...
Linfield's online program honored
Linfield College’s accredited online program ranked 63rd in U.S. News and World Report’s list of the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in America. Linfield received its highest marks for ...
Arrests and citations for Friday 02/27/15
McMINNVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Renee Louise Barnard, 21, McMinnville, Feb. 25, possession of a controlled substance/methamphetamine; booked into the Yamhill County Jail without bail. Zachary Michael ...
Meeker to address Band of Brothers
McMinnville City Manager Martha Meeker, a retired Air Force general, will address the Band of Brothers veterans group on Thursday, March 5, at Jake’s Deli. Meeker’s last posting was as vice ...
