Abraham and Sara Hanson’s garden has grown and changed over the years, just as their children have. In fact, many of the changes — planting fruit trees so the children could snack, adding ...
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Stopping By: A garden for growing
Abraham and Sara Hanson’s garden has grown and changed over the years, just as their children have. In fact, many of the changes — planting fruit trees so the children could snack, adding ...
Lafayette wants to keep bookmobile program rolling
McMinnville budget cuts will prevent the public library’s bookmobile summer reading program from servicing areas outside the city. Lafayette officials are now determining how to keep the popular ...
Sheridan boil water order lifted; school in session Friday
The city of Sheridan lifted its boil water order early Thursday morning after testing results returned negative for bacteria.
Paused funding puts conservation district’s restoration program in state of limbo
Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District has yet to receive $6.6 million in awarded federal funding to continue its Oak and Prairie restoration program. Still, Executive Director Andy Bleckinger ...
Committee settles on tax increase of 50 cents
McMinnville’s property tax rate will increase 50 cents next fiscal year, to $4.52 per $1,000 of assessed value, following a trend of adding back 50-cent increments annually following the departure ...
Sheridan school bond passes by 69 votes
The Sheridan School bond passed with 560 votes (53.28%) in favor and 491 (46.72%) votes opposed. With the bond passing, the district will receive a $6 million matching grant from the state, providing ...
Oldfashioned radio show on in Dayton, Sheridan
The Dayton Community Chorus and 99 West Jazz Band will perform “Duke’s Place: A 1940s’ Radio Show” at 7 p.m. on June 6 and 7. Admission is free. The Friday show will be ...
High speed chase starts near Amity
A vehicular pursuit that started just south of Amity about 5:30 a.m. on May 24 ended in Polk County and led to the arrest of an Independence man. A Yamhill County Sheriff deputy was heading northbound ...
Grizzlies speed by Wolves, ready for Sunset in quarters softball showdown
McMinnville head softball coach Josh Terry says this season is as good as any for the Grizzlies to prove themselves against the 6A’s best, and his team plans to do just that Friday at No. 1 Sunset ...
Mac baseball tames Tualatin, to host quarterfinal game Friday
Every so often the sun shines through the clouds, the breeze blows beautifully — just enough to cool you down — and the right group of ballplayers collectively agree on one thing, compete till ...
Rumble strip work to start on 18
Oregon Department of Transportation crews will begin installing more rumble strips on Highway 18 and Highway 22 west of McMinnville on June 2. Drivers should expect to see equipment and flaggers in areas ...
Art Conspiracy offers classes
The Art Conspiracy program will offer a two-week, in-depth summer arts program for young people June 16 to 27 at Willamina Middle School. The program will include a field trip on June 19. An evening presentation ...
Dozens of local athletes head to Hayward
A plethora of young athletes from Yamhill County will test themselves against the best in the state this weekend during the OSAA Track and Field State Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene. Competition ...
Along the Street: Taste of Mac is back June 14
The third annual Taste of Mac event will feature more than 30 downtown businesses offering wine and other beverages, bites and gifts for tourgoers. The event will run from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June ...
Budget committee dips into reserves to avoid some cuts
McMinnville’s Budget Committee fell short of reserve goals by approximately $1 million, choosing instead to fund many items proposed to be cut. The 13-member committee approved a $121,290,685 budget ...
Pedestrian killed at Old Sheridan and Cypress
A McMinnville pedestrian was killed when she was struck by a pickup at Old Sheridan Road and Cypress Lane about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24.
Citing policy, Mac won’t recognize Pride Month
Going against the wishes of over 1,000 petitioners, the city of McMinnville will not issue a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month under Mayor Kim Morris’ policy. Residents Ames Bierly and ...
Arrests & Citations: May 30, 2025
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Melissa Clarice Dutra, 38, Salem, May 27, post-prison supervision sanction; booked into the Yamhill County Jail without bail. Kalee Dawn Dayton, 31, Olympia, Washington, ...
Quirk of the Week: At Linfield, ‘curiosities’ scroll out in time for commencement week
With Linfield University commencement scheduled for Sunday in the Oak Grove, this Quirk of the Week takes a tour around the hallowed halls and pleasant paths of campus. First, a stop at the community ...
Knife sharpener has the edge
When Colin Busby worked in the food industry, he had an edge in the kitchen. “I always had the sharpest knives,” he said. He sharpened them himself, as his father had done before him. He ...
Sports
Dayton, Yamhill Carlton, McMinnville (x2) reach semifinals
Four Yamhill County baseball and softball teams advanced to the OSAA semifinals on Friday night. McMinnville softball knocked off No. 1 Sunset on the road, 5-3. It was the second time the Grizzlies ...
Dozens of local athletes head to Hayward
A plethora of young athletes from Yamhill County will test themselves against the best in the state this weekend during the OSAA Track and Field State Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene. Competition ...
Dayton and YC advance in softball playoffs
The Dayton Pirates led Brookings-Harbor early on in Wednesday’s 3A second round playoff game when freshmen Gabby Chupp doubled in the first for an RBI. Chupp was all over the diamond, going 3-for-3 ...
Mac baseball tames Tualatin, to host quarterfinal game Friday
Every so often the sun shines through the clouds, the breeze blows beautifully — just enough to cool you down — and the right group of ballplayers collectively agree on one thing, compete till ...
Grizzlies speed by Wolves, ready for Sunset in quarters softball showdown
McMinnville head softball coach Josh Terry says this season is as good as any for the Grizzlies to prove themselves against the 6A’s best, and his team plans to do just that Friday at No. 1 Sunset ...
Grizzlies erase first-round woes, shutout Westview
No. 8 McMinnville varsity softball team (20-7, 8-4) advanced Monday as they shutout No. 24 Westview (11-16, 4-8) 5-0 in the first round of the 6A State Championship tournament. Last season the Grizzlies ...
Walk-off winners, Mac baseball stays alive in dramatic fashion
Baseball is not for the faint of heart. It can bite just as quickly as it provides elation. On Monday, the McMinnville High School baseball team (21-7, 15-3) gave their home crowd all the emotions they ...
Amity ousted from 3A softball playoffs in first round
For the third year in a row, Amity softball fell in the first round of the 3A playoffs. The No. 16 Warriors fell to the No. 17 Elmira/Mapleton 14-2 at Amity on Monday. The Falcons led 5-0 in ...
See Ya Later offers camps
The See Ya Later Foundation will offer several camps and an art competition for young people in June. Students in first-through fourth-grade can enter age-group categories in the art competition. They ...
Johnston, Jensen field district titles in day one
Brooklyn Johnston and Alison Jensen claimed golds on the first day of the track and field Pacific Conference Championships, while both McMinnville track and field boys and girls teams set themselves up ...
McManus, Liberty takes on UO in Super Regionals
McMinnville High alumnus Brynn McManus is in Oregon this week with her Liberty Flames softball team to take on the University of Oregon in the NCAA Super Regionals. Game 1 of the best of three series ...
Findley finishes Top 20 at state
Sophomore golfer Mabel Findley improved her standing from a year ago at the 6A OSAA Girls State Championship, finishing 19th with a score of 165 (21-over-par) at the two-day tournament at Emerald ...
Mac baseball scores share of conference title
The OSAA-ranked No. 7 McMinnville varsity baseball team (20-7, 15-3) secured a share of the 6A Pacific Conference title with No. 5 Sherwood on Wednesday with a dominating 18-2 road victory over No. 36 ...
Mac topples Newberg, prepares for playoffs
The McMinnville varsity softball team (18-7, 8-4) rounded into playoff shape on Tuesday evening with a 13-1 victory over league rival Newberg (6-15, 2-10). For the Grizzlies, it was their first two-game ...
Grizzlies serve up two district titles as teams seek runs at state tournament
The McMinnville Grizzlies doubles tennis teams got to take home the bracket posters Saturday after winning the Pacific Conference district tournament. On the boys side, seniors Jameson Rickards ...
Grizzlies win first two against No. 3 Sherwood, overtake conference lead
Cameron Hyder pitched his first complete game of the season Wednesday, a 5-0 shutout, as McMinnville took the first two of the series against No. 3 ranked Sherwood that likely will decide the Pacific Conference ...
Mac completes comeback victory against Sherwood
A winning mojo filled the streets on Wednesday as the OSAA ranked No. 6 McMinnville varsity softball team (17-7) defeated their league rival, No. 3 Sherwood (21-3), with a 5-4 come-from-behind home victory. ...
County teams top of 3A softball food chain
Competition has brought the best out of four of Yamhill County’s five 3A varsity softball teams as they battle for a trophy that only one can take home. As of May 15, OSAA ranked No. 2 Dayton (20-2, ...
Tigers flag football falls in first round of playoffs
Yamhill Carlton flag football finished the season with a 9-6 overall record after falling to 4A Crook County 19-13 on Wednesday in the first round of playoffs. YC was the number 13 seed and Crook County ...
Panthers lose rematch against Summit; poised for third place
Almost everything went wrong for the Valley Panthers at the May 10 playoff match against Summit in Bend, as they were down players and competed at altitude. The Panthers were short eight players due to ...
