Along the Street: Dewane Pace named new CEO at hospital
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) announced Jan. 6 that Dewane A. Pace has been named its new chief executive officer. His first day on the job will be Monday, Feb. 17. “Dewane’s strong ...
New business poses the blend of cheese and yoga
When Erin Bowman was trying to think of a name for her new business offering a wide variety of cheese not usually found in McMinnville stores, she considered and rejected a variety of words. Then ...
No ordinary hole in the wall: 'Humble' restaurants will meet in in downtown McMinnville
A crew cut through two 16-inch brick walls in the venerable Union Block building this week in order to connect what was previously known as The Oak bar to the Humble Spirit restaurant. The new ...
It was a year of openings, accolades, evolving plans and changing leadership
The business landscape in Yamhill County saw plenty of changes in 2024, as places opened, closed and expanded. Some businesses and organizations saw new leaders, as well, and three organizations ...
Along the Street: Window display voting continues until Jan. 1
Community members have until Jan. 1 to vote on the best window displays on Third Street. Nine businesses are participating in the McMinnville Downtown Association’s Christmas decorating contest. ...
Along the Street: Bad Dog, Summon Coffee open in Southwest Mac
Bad Dog Bakery and Summon Coffee have opened at 1903 S.W. Baker St./Highway 99, McMinnville. It’s the first brick-and-mortar location for Bad Dog, which previously operated a popular bakery cart ...
24 Hours: 10 to 11 a.m. at the nursery
At Bailey’s in Yamhill, pruners, propagators and growers are working for the future
Along the Street: Downtown Mac invites ‘Locals Only’ Thursday
Correction: Third Street Books will offer 20% off socks during the Locals Only event, not 20% off storewide as printed earlier. Third Street businesses will host a “Locals Only” night from ...
County to purchase OMI campus
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $19 million purchase of the Oregon Mutual Insurance McMinnville campus Thursday, with plans to vacate up to eight current county buildings ...
'24 Hours: 9 to 10 a.m. at the feed store
In 2024, we follow the county around the clock in ’24 Hours, a regular feature in the News-Register. Today’s piece covers 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., an hour of retail activity at Buchanan Cellers. ...
Along the Street: Construction projects underway through winter months
- The foundation is shaping up for the new Ether Form plant on Rivergate Street in the McMinnville Industrial Park. The engineering company received a building permit for its 10,090-square-foot plant, ...
Along the Street: Gym collecting ‘a ton of turkey’ through Nov. 30
Excell Fitness is collecting frozen turkeys for the Yamhill County food bank, which will distribute them to families in need at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Turkeys can be dropped off by Nov. 30 at the ...
As nice as ice: Skating rink, holiday market to open
No matter the temperature, McMinnville area residents will be able to ice skate this season at the new “Glide and Gather” holiday attraction hosted by the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce ...
Still Playing: Array of events offered by longtime movie rental business
By diversifying its range of offerings and providing personalized customer service, The Reel Hollywood Video keeps surviving — even in an age of streaming services and a narrowing list of sources ...
Simpson Electrical expands services
Simpson Electrical, which does residential and commercial electrical work, has added a new hearth and heating services. Owner Kevin Simpson, who has been an electrical contractor for 25 years, said the ...
