'24 hours: 7 to 8 p.m. at the grange
The McMinnville Grange Hall was nearly empty at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. It’s seems to be just a big room with wooden floors, benches along each wall and a stage at the east end.
Grand jury indicts Olague, Converse on attempted murder charges
The two suspects involved in a downtown McMinnville crime spree on April 11, including shots fired at two individuals, were indicted Friday by a grand jury. Roberto Olague, 21, of McMinnville, and Kelton ...
Unanimously, but skeptically, city tightens camping rules
The McMinnville City Council unanimously passed three ordinance changes Tuesday that will significantly impact public camping rules in the city starting next month. Following several discussions on implementing ...
John Gray, longest-serving county counsel, dies
John Gray, who served as Yamhill County counsel from 1983 until he retired in 2010, died Saturday, April 20, in his Newberg home. He was 68. A celebration of his life will be held from 4 to 7 ...
Tip to Internet Crimes Taskforce leads to arrest of Sheridan man
A tip from a national taskforce last week led Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputies to arrest Brendan Haynes, 27, of Sheridan, who allegedly stored images and videos of child sex abuse on his ...
Calendar of Quirk: This week, it’s a lock that some of these Quirk items just hasp to be
Quirk is often connected, in spirit, appearance, location or a combination of those things. We start this week’s Calendar of Quirk in the Granary District square, at the south end of Alpine Avenue, ...
Former deputy makes plea deal for lewd acts
Former Yamhill County Sheriff’s Deputy David Mills on Monday received two years supervised probation for committing sex-related acts of an online nature while wearing sheriff’s office attire, ...
Musical ‘Anastasia’ opens Friday
“Anastasia,” a musical retelling of the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, will open Friday, April 26, at Gallery Theater in McMinnville. The show will play at 7:30 p.m. ...
Letter to Readers: ‘Our Town’ addresses the question of what’s still left to learn
The McMinnville High School production of “Our Town” is an evening well spent. As someone who has performed in the play three times, I know that the Thornton Wilder classic is a tremendously ...
Called to fight: Retired chief Terry Lucich still responds to fire and medical calls
Terry Lucich, who has spent more than 50 years as a firefighter, was named Humble Spirit restaurant’s third “humble spirit” – the first to be honored in a new annual series of such ...
Driver cited in Cruikshank Road crash
Oregon State Police responded at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, Aril 23, to a two-vehicle injury and blocking collision at the intersection of Highway 18 and Southeast Cruickshank Road, east of McMinnville. It was ...
Along the Street: Geraldi’s opens in new location
Fans of meatballs, pasta and hearty sandwiches were pleased Friday when Geraldi’s Italian Eating Place reopened after being closed for several months. Joe Geraldi’s welcomed guests to “Geraldi’s ...
Commissioners to revisit childcare grants discussion, hear from clerk
Yamhill County Commissioners will hold a work session on Thursday, to revisit the discussion of grants from the county’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act dollars, for expanding childcare. Commissioners ...
Sheridan couple indicted on Measure 11 charges
A grand jury indictment on Friday totaled 21 counts, including a mix of felony and Measure 11 charges, against Sheridan couple Kevin Edward Kemp, 41, and Shannon Danielle Kemp, 36, for their alleged sexual ...
MHS students bring home SkillsUSA awards
McMinnville High School won the Chapter Excellence award last weekend at the state SkillsUSA competition held in Albany. Two of the eight culinary competitors qualified for nationals, as well, said Krista ...
