Along the Street: Crepe World takes on Local Flow space in downtown Mac
The McMinnville family-owned Crepe World business has purchased the Local Flow Health Bar business, and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Jamie Akers and her family will continue offering the Local ...
Industry CEO, mayor say business can be leaders for change
Schnitzer Steel was doing business sustainability before “sustainable” was a buzzword, CEO Tamara Lundgren told the audience at the Oregon Business Plan Summit last week in Portland. “One-hundred ...
‘Hairapy’ capes keep customers cozy
Margaret Brown, a regular customer of Sisters Salon in McMinnville, inspired hairdresser Heidi Mastropoalo to develop a new kind of hair styling cape that will help both patrons and workers. Brown, 82 ...
Along the Street: Winegrowers still optimistic about ’22 crop
Local wine grape growers expressed plenty of optimism and some uncertainty in late June when the News-Register contacted them for a story about how the cool, damp spring was affecting vineyards. Many ...
‘Blind Pig’ will offer scratch-made food
Opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant is a long-time dream fulfilled for the partners in the popular Renegade Catering and Food Truck. The Blind Pig — the name is a reference to speakeasies — ...
Along the Street: HomeGoods coming
The McMinnville HomeGoods store is expected to open this calendar year, according to Samantha Abbatessa, marketing supervisor at the company. HomeGoods took out its first building permit in late January. ...
Farmer John’s prepares to reopen
Farmer John’s Produce and Nursery, just west of McMinnville on Highway 18, will reopen in mid-June with expanded parking, a remodeled retail area with new fixtures, and a larger variety of products. Owners ...
Along the Street: Oregon Air Show committed to McMinnville
The Oregon International Air Show will continue shows in both McMinnville and Hillsboro, show organizers said. The show, originally held only in Hillsboro, hosted its first event at the McMinnville Airport ...
MDA presents honors, including volunteer and Wally Wright awards
Outgoing Mayor Scott Hill received the revived Wally Wright Award during the McMinnville Downtown Association annual awards event Thursday at The Bindery. The Wright Award was created in 1999 to ...
Along the Street: First Federal celebrates 100 years
First Federal will mark its 100th birthday Monday, April 4, with celebrations in all its branches. The bank opened April 4, 1922, as American Savings and Loan Corporation. It was renamed First Federal ...
Along the Street: Many, many Melt Downs help food bank
Yamhill County residents and visitors chowed down on 10,275 grilled cheese sandwiches in February during the Yamhill County Food Bank’s annual Melt Down fundraiser. The event raised $20,550 through ...
Two Dogs looks forward to ‘an even better space’
Two Dogs Taphouse owners Dave and Jami (Moberg) Queener are busy getting their new building at Fourth and Evans street in shape, with plans to open the food and beverage place this spring. They hope to ...
Along the Street: Elizabeth Chambers Cellar looking for new home
After nearly a decade making and pouring wine at 455 N.E. Irvine St. near downtown, Elizabeth Chambers Cellar will be moving to a new location.The new site has not yet been determined. Elizabeth Chambers’ ...
Along the Street: Locals receive Mid-Valley COG honors
The former Sheridan city manager and members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde all were honored this month by the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments. MWVCOG recognized local leaders ...
Along the Street: Downtown Mac’s Morning Thunder reopening Feb. 25
Morning Thunder, the popular downtown breakfast and lunch spot, will reopen Friday, Feb. 25. Hours will be about 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 619 N.E. Third St. Morning ...