Blue Angels fly over local skies
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to the Oregon skies in their first performance in the state in eight years this weekend as part of the Oregon International Air Show at McMinnville Municipal ...
Buchanan Cellers: A climb back in time
Buchanan Cellers building has changed hands many times, but has hardly changed. The same mechanical functions — chutes, pulleys, belts, wheels, chains and, yes, trapdoors — are still ...
Author to read at Linfield
Annie Lampman, author of “Sins of the Bees,” will read her work at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Linfield University’s Nicholson Library. The public event is free. Lampman ...
'Dollars and Sense' ideas fair set
The City of McMinnville is hosting an ideas fair Wednesday to gather input from community members on upcoming spending priorities. The event is part of the city’s Dollars and Sense program ...
Edible Landscapes to host harvest exchange
Edible Landscapes, which encourages everyone to grow food even in pots or small places, will host its annual Community Harvest Exchange from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Mac Market, 1140 ...
Yard of the Month: An eye for color
Orange flowers flourish in front of the home of Jan Schmidt and Brad Buchanan, whose place was chosen as the Yard of the Month for September by the McMinnville Garden Club. Orange sun impatiens ...
McMinnville parks plan nears completion
Maintenance costs and rest-room concerns were the main topics of discussion during the latest update on McMinnville’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) plan Wednesday night. The city ...
Linfield alum calls for removal of athletic director
A Linfield University alumnus is calling for the removal of Athletic Director Garry Killgore over several recent incidents of what he calls “misguided leadership.” In an email titled ...
Patton’s Reschly recognized for work with STEM students
Teacher Michele Reschly knew exactly what was coming when the school superintendent, director of curriculum, several school board members and other officials marched into the Patton Middle School ...
Art Harvest preshow on display
Work by artists who will be featured in the Art Harvest Studio Tour is on display now in three locations through September. One of the special exhibits is open for viewing from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, ...
Fire District appoints Hanifan interim chief
McMinnville Fire District Operations Chief Amy Hanifan has been named interim chief as the department continues the hiring process to replace retiring Chief Rich Leipfert. Hanifan was unanimously ...
Talent show, stories, pets highlight Pride Street Fair
Community members will show off their singing, dancing and other abilities during a talent show that’s part of Wine Country Pride’s second-annual Street Fair on Sunday, Sept. 24. Featuring ...
McMinnville police targeting speeding
McMinnville Police patrols are directing additional speed enforcement efforts to streets deemed problem areas by local residents. “Facebook comments are typically citizen requests for speed ...
Stopping By: At 60th reunion, classmates remember the good times and the changes that were to come
Steve Thomas admits to doing “some crazy things” when he was a student at McMinnville High School. But he won’t say what those crazy things were. That’s between him and ...
Taste of India settles in on Third
The long-awaited Indian restaurant, A Taste of India, opened in late August in downtown McMinnville. The restaurant at 315 N.E. Third St., the former Community Plate space, features authentic ...
