McMinnville residents plan garden business
Berry Creek Garden, which will grow plants through the fall and winter and open a retail shop in March, is holding a crowd fundraiser. “We’re looking for seed money,” said Lee McCollins, ...
Along the Street: Virginia Garcia celebrates new clinic, 50 years in operation
The Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Clinic, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will host a grand opening of its new clinic in Sheridan from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at 222 S.E. Jefferson ...
Groundbreaking marks milestone for long-awaited Evergreen campus hotel
Relatives who visit McMinnville for the 2027 high school graduation or spectators traveling to see that year’s air show will have another choice for lodging: the Marriott AC Retreat hotel at the ...
Ensuring the grass is always greener: Landscape business celebrates 20th anniversary
Jose Lopez started his own lawn care business in November. Winter was perhaps not the best time to start. But it worked for Lopez: He is celebrating the 20th anniversary of JB Landscaping & Maintenance ...
Along the Street: What's going up; $4.5 million project at Chemeketa campus gets underway
In September, the city of McMinnville issued five building permits for new single-family homes and five for new commercial projects. The homes ranged in estimated value from $387,000 to $671,600, with ...
Entrepreneurial spirit: Mak and Maleah Parshall continue to add to their business portfolio
There are so many things to do, Mak Parshall said. He doesn’t want to wait around for the next thing that sparks his passion; he wants to do it now. Parshall became interested in cycling, for instance, ...
Along the Street: Shop Pink to benefit cancer organization
The With Courage organization that supports breast cancer patients and survivors will sponsor “Shop Pink,” a campaign involving local businesses that will run through October. The fundraising ...
A policy of giving back
Former Hagan Hamilton owners, workers celebrate new remodel with old stories
Along the Street: Ice skating in the holiday forecast
McMinnville-area residents will have a chance to go “ice” skating again this holiday season as the “Glide and Gather” skating rink returns. The Greater McMinnville Chamber of Commerce ...
Conveying optimism: Moderate growing season expected to result in ‘stunning’ 2025 wine crop
Five days into the harvest, the crew at Dominio IV lined up alongside a conveyor belt. At one end, a lift raised and tipped a 4-by-4-foot white tote, spilling out clusters of the reddish-purple Pinot Noir ...
Along the Street: County Public Health wants businesses to become ‘Safe Zones’
Yamhill County Public Health is seeking to expand participation in its Mental Health Safe Zone program, which provides local businesses and organizations with the opportunity to support and participate ...
Tendril opens new tasting room
Tendril Wine Cellars, which produces the Tendril and Child’s Play labels, has opened a new wine tasting room adjacent to its winemaking facility in Carlton. Tony Rynders and his wife, Diane Simpson, ...
At Aveline, tradition with a twist
After running a successful restaurant in the Reno area for 14 years, chef Nicholle Alumbaugh went looking for a new place to prepare her sweet and savory meals and baked goods. After 18 months of searching ...
Along the Street: Rural Carlton wineries encourage visitors
Seven wineries located just east of Carlton are launching a new marketing campaign, “The Road Less Traveled,” to encourage more visitors. They hope people who visit Carlton will continue on ...
