McMinnville's service clubs keep going, despite worries over lost revenue
Let’s get one thing straight: Coronavirus is not responsible for ending the nearly four-decade tradition of Soroptimist elephant ears at Turkey Rama. The pandemic did lead to cancellation of McMinnville’s ...
Former nursery worker arrested in $4.4 million fraud case
A 61-year-old accountant for McMinnville’s Oregon Pride Nurseries Inc. is accused of embezzling about $4.4 million from the business between 2014 and 2019. A Yamhill County Grand Jury indictment ...
Former nursery worker arrested on fraud charges after $4.4 million taken
A former employee at McMinnville's Oregon Pride Nursery embezzled about $4.4 million from the business from 2013 to 2019, according to a Yamhill County Grand Jury indictment charging Jeanna Lee Buxton, ...
EPA: Riverbend Landfill repeatedly violated Clean Air Act
Riverbend Landfill violated the federal Clean Air Act for several years by emitting methane and noxious odors, according to a notice the Environmental Protection Agency sent in January to the Waste Management-owned ...
Linfield University protest: 'The administration does not do anything'
Linfield University junior Beatrice DeGraw, drawing from the Broadway play and film “Grease,” displayed a sign that read, “Keep your filthy paws off my silky drawers.” The word ...
Mac City Council president aims for re-election; newcomer seeks seat
Longtime city councilor Kellie Menke is seeking re-election to the board as it addresses key issues facing McMinnville, including the city’s urban growth boundary and a potential fire district ...
Mac school board goals address equity
McMinnville School Board members discussed the district’s annual goals, which include several references to equity and equal access for every student, during a Monday night meeting in which they ...
Bridge maintenance to close Hwy 18 this weekend, next
Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance on the OR 18 Yamhill Overflow Bridge in McMinnville will entail road closures for the next two weekends and is expected to cause traffic delays from lane ...
Mac city council considers overhaul of building codes
The public will have an extra two weeks to comment on McMinnville’s comprehensive overhaul of its municipal codes for buildings and construction after a City Council vote on Tuesday triggered the ...
Mac school district planning for in-person and distance learning
McMinnville and Lafayette students are expected to return to school in September using a combination of in-person and distance-learning classes or a comprehensive distance program. Most parents ...
Protest against sexual violence at Linfield University draws scores of students, faculty
More than 100 people, mostly Linfield University students who were strongly supported by faculty members and others, staged a sexual violence protest Thursday on Highway 99W in front of the Oak Grove. The ...
Creamery builds wall to avoid spilled milk, future fines
[Updated 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, to correct dates of purchase and details of the spills] Organic Valley Creamery has added a retaining wall to prevent additional accidental milk spills into a tributary ...
Cruising McMinnville: no cruise, but two virtual car shows
Cars will not cruise down Third Street as originally planned, since the annual Cruising McMinnville event has been canceled. However, car lovers will get a chance to admire some of the unique and vintage ...
School district offers summer explorations
The McMinnville School District is offering a summer enrichment program with online links to help students stay engaged with learning during their vacation. Students can find a list of weekly activities ...
