‘Alley Galley’ premieres with celebration of non-Pinot wine
Art Alley had a new vibe about it on Saturday, July 12, when about 180 people attended the Alt Wine Fest Remixed event. It was the first official gathering in the passageway since a September reception ...
Alpine Ave. redevelopment, parks bond make progress
Two major city of McMinnville projects are moving forward. The city has named members of a negotiating committee tasked with striking a deal on the Alpine Avenue project with development group Palindrome; ...
McMinnville Water & Light to raise electric rates
The McMinnville Water & Light commission supported a 4.5% rate increase for electric service across all rate classes in each of the next three years, but continued its public hearing on the issue until ...
Mac school district will improve JV softball facility; Title program funds uncertain
McMinnville School District will build a new facility for JV softball on Baker Field, partly in response to a Title 9 complaint about unequal sports facilities. School board members Monday night approved ...
Love INC works with churches to find help for people in need
Love In the Name of Christ, or Love INC, now has a second office in Yamhill County, ensuring that people all over the county can find “transformational help,” according to Pastor John Schmidt, ...
Towery reflects on time as Mac's fourth city manager
During his tenure as McMinnville City Manager, Jeff Towery dealt with issues both familiar and incredibly unique. He’s proud of how the city addressed common issues like growth, housing affordability ...
Planners approve West Wind extension
A subdivision just outside McMinnville city limits was approved to add 14 lots by the Yamhill County Planning Commission last week, despite opinions from the Department of Land Conservation and Development ...
Council to review parks bond elements
McMinnville City Council will discuss the elements of a proposed $98.5 million Culture, Parks and Recreation bond, and begin drafting required ballot documents at a work session Wednesday night. The original ...
Gallery asks who’s ‘Savage’
Gallery Theater will contemplate who the real savages are when the classic comedy “The Curious Savage” opens Friday, July 18. Shows will play at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. ...
Stopping By/Yard of the Month: Working with nature
Gardener Rich Pruitt works with nature to create a beautiful display in his front yard, which was named Yard of the Month for July by the McMinnville Garden Club. Pruitt, who enjoys spending most of the ...
'McMinnville Landing' development plans feature retail center, hub for jobs
The city of McMinnville and property owners have agreed on a preferred scenario for a planned retail center and employment campus on nearly 200 acres of land off Highway 18. Plans for an innovation campus, ...
Airport buckles up for impact of leadership change
Leadership changes are coming to the McMinnville Municipal Airport, as the city plans to hire a full-time airport manager to take over for currently contracted Potcake Aviation. Potcake oversees daily ...
Mac school board to meet Monday
The McMinnville School Board will hear reports on programs and finances, and take action on proposed student fees, substitute rates and admission of out-of-district students at its meeting Monday at 6:30 ...
Community effort will reveal masterpiece one square at a time
Working together, local residents can replicate a masterpiece by placing colorful stickers on a grid at the McMinnville Community Center. The project is similar to a paint-by-number picture, but uses ...
HR Director Hedges to step in during interim manager search
McMinnville City Manager Jeff Towery’s tenure will end next week and Human Resources Director Vicki Hedges will become the “acting in capacity” manager, following votes by city council ...
