Water & Light to hold rate increase hearing
McMinnville Water & Light Commission continues a water rate increase hearing in its meeting starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. The commission is now looking at two different rate designs that both ...
Demolition starts on former smokehouse
Old concrete and wood are being dismantled and broken up in a downtown demolition project that will make way for two housing units. Crews are razing a structure attached to the southern end of the 1901 ...
Stratus Village receives $11 million in funding
McMinnville’s planned 175-unit affordable housing community is now fully funded, thanks to an $11.25 million investment from Oregon Housing and Community Services. Stratus Village — to be ...
City service charge approved, decision on Three Mile Lane delayed
Concerns over the size of a proposed retail center delayed adoption of the Three Mile Lane Area Plan by McMinnville City Council Tuesday, while the new city services utility charge passed by a split vote. Although ...
Along the Street: Eyrie reopens tasting room
The Eyrie Vineyards, one of Oregon’s original wineries, has reopened its tasting room following more than two years of closure due to the pandemic. “People are eager. We’ve had ...
Champions run results
Champions Run Results 5K, Men 1. Lucas Zook – Sheridan 2. Jerry Nance – McMinnville 3. Joshua Sullivan – McMinnville 5K, Women 1. Ann Campbell, Sheridan 2. Karen Tuck, St. Paul 3. ...
Motivations abound as locals, visitors join Champions Run 9/11 anniversary event
The numbers were down but the enthusiasm was up for Saturday’s Champions run, a 5K-10K-fun run at Evergreen Air and Space Museum grounds. The annual event saw fewer runners than 2021, likely because ...
Whitakers continue 3rd Street Pizza tradition
Running 3rd Street Pizza is a business proposition for Al and Megan Whitaker. And more. “This place is important for McMinnville,” said Al, who has been transitioning into owning the restaurant ...
Teams turn out to pull planes, help Special Olympics
Fifty-five teams turned out Saturday to move airplanes and, more importantly, raise money for Oregon Special Olympics. They raised more than $95,000, surpassing their goal of $80,000. They also beat the ...
Council to vote on service charge, Three Mile Lane plan
Two controversial proposals that will substantially impact residents of McMinnville will go before city council tonight at Kent Taylor Civic Hall. The council will vote to implement a $13 per month city ...
Law enforcement officers respond to Wortman Park
About a dozen law enforcement officers from three agencies responded to the Northeast McDaniel Lane side of McMinnville’s Wortman Park late Sunday afternoon after a citizen reported seeing an adult ...
Auction benefits Homeward Bound
Homeward Bound Pets is holding its annual virtual auction, “Paws for a Celebration,” through Sunday, Sept. 18. Bidders can go online to see items, including dog houses built by McMinnville ...
Stopping by Pinball - and pizza - wizard
Mikey’s goes Retro as owner gamely expands restaurant, arcade business
Mac seeks applicants for budget, airport panels
The city of McMinnville is seeking applicants for positions on the McMinnville Budget Committee and McMinnville Airport Commission. Both boards have three openings and the deadline to apply is September ...
