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 ...
Along The Street: Businesses collect items for Mac High resource room
Two McMinnville businesses are leading efforts to collect items for the McMinnville High School resource room, which supplies food and personal items to students. Ticor Title is collecting donations of ...
'24 Hours: 8 to 9 a.m. at Greeters
Enthusiastic chatter continues well past the official starting time for the Oct. 25 Greeters event, the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce’s weekly gathering of business people, representatives of nonprofit organizations and other community members.
Along the Street: Businesses and individuals honored in Chamber awards
Erin Stephenson of the Atticus Hotel, Third Street Flats and the project to revitalize the Mack Theater and Yamhill Hotel was named Business Leader of the Year on Friday at the McMinnville Area Chamber ...
Mac chooses finalists for Ultimate RB redevelopment
The city of McMinnville is narrowing down its search for developers for the former Ultimate RB property and will host a three-way design charrette with the finalists in December. Community Development ...
Along the Street: Downtown family dwelling units among current construction projects
- Excavation work has started on a new building that will hold two family dwelling units at 218 N.E. Cowls St., near the intersection of Second and Cowls. Andrew Wilder of Wilder Rentals of Newberg is ...
Stopping by: Powered by insects
In terms of sheer numbers, Chapul Farms is the largest employer in Yamhill County. Its thousands upon thousands of workers don’t get rewarded with paychecks or 401K plans, though. But they do enjoy ...
Along the Street: Lum’s names new general manager
Michele Hoagland has been named general manager at Lum’s GMC. Hoagland has worked for the Lum’s company for many years. She spent 14 years at the Astoria dealership, then moved to the McMinnville ...
Willamette Valley Medical Center CEO leaving Mac hospital
Michael Mulkey, who has been CEO of Willamette Valley Medical Center since October 2022, will leave at the beginning of November to “relocate to be closer to family” in another state. Mulkey ...
Along the Street: Shari’s Restaurant in Mac shuts doors
Shari’s Restaurant in McMinnville has apparently ceased operations. Employees and customers posted on social media on the night of Sunday, Oct. 20, that they had been informed that day of the closure ...
Along the Street : La Bella Casa marks 25 years this week
La Bella Casa is holding a 25th anniversary celebration Oct. 17-19 at the store, 406 N.E. Third St, McMinnville. From 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, R. Stuart & Co. sparkling wine and Miss Hannah’s ...
Get a loaf of this: Local resident launches online baked goods store
Lafayette native Nickole Lee, who now lives in Newberg, is selling baked goods online through her company, Emerald Goods. Lee’s sandwich breads and flavored loaves, such as fall spice, can be ordered ...