MDA presents honors, including volunteer and Wally Wright awards
Outgoing Mayor Scott Hill received the revived Wally Wright Award during the McMinnville Downtown Association annual awards event Thursday at The Bindery. The Wright Award was created in 1999 to ...
Along the Street: First Federal celebrates 100 years
First Federal will mark its 100th birthday Monday, April 4, with celebrations in all its branches. The bank opened April 4, 1922, as American Savings and Loan Corporation. It was renamed First Federal ...
Along the Street: Many, many Melt Downs help food bank
Yamhill County residents and visitors chowed down on 10,275 grilled cheese sandwiches in February during the Yamhill County Food Bank’s annual Melt Down fundraiser. The event raised $20,550 through ...
Two Dogs looks forward to ‘an even better space’
Two Dogs Taphouse owners Dave and Jami (Moberg) Queener are busy getting their new building at Fourth and Evans street in shape, with plans to open the food and beverage place this spring. They hope to ...
Along the Street: Elizabeth Chambers Cellar looking for new home
After nearly a decade making and pouring wine at 455 N.E. Irvine St. near downtown, Elizabeth Chambers Cellar will be moving to a new location.The new site has not yet been determined. Elizabeth Chambers’ ...
Along the Street: Locals receive Mid-Valley COG honors
The former Sheridan city manager and members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde all were honored this month by the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments. MWVCOG recognized local leaders ...
Along the Street: Downtown Mac’s Morning Thunder reopening Feb. 25
Morning Thunder, the popular downtown breakfast and lunch spot, will reopen Friday, Feb. 25. Hours will be about 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 619 N.E. Third St. Morning ...
Along The Street: 2 Dogs starts move to new house
Two Dogs Taphouse will return soon in its new location, a brick building at Fourth and Evans streets. A sign on the window says the popular food and beverage hangout will open in spring. Work is underway ...
Golden Girls Pottery aims to provide creative outlet, fun experience
People can paint premade plates, mugs and figurines at Golden Girls Pottery, named for its owners, Michelle Golden and her daughter, Jocie Golden. "We're the Golden girls," Michelle said, adding that ...
Local radio station licensed, but off air
Yamhill County residents who turn their radio dials to KLYC 1260 AM these days hear ... nothing. Music should return soon, though, according to station owner/general manager Wes Simkins of ProMedia. "We ...
Along the Street: See Ya Later Cupcake contest starts
The See Ya Later Foundation is sponsoring a Valentine's Cupcake Competition for children in grades five through eight. The first 10 children who register by Feb. 10 can participate in the contest. Cost ...
Economic health is MEDP's business
The McMinnville Economic Development Partnership works with a marketing base of about 90 major companies that are large employers, from Meggitt to Organic Valley Creamery to Willamette Valley Medical ...
Along the Street: Historical Society sells Lafayette church
The Yamhill County Historical Society has sold the historic church that served as the original home of its museum exhibits. New owners took over the Poling Memorial Church in Lafayette on Saturday, Jan. ...
Along the Street: Salon opening celebration helps Homeward Bound
Colorful McCaw, a locally owned and operated hair salon for people of all ages, will celebrate its new location with an event Saturday, Jan. 15. The grand opening will run from 1 to 5 p.m. at 525 N.E. ...
New MEDP director says local economic development is a marathon, not a sprint
McMinnville has a lot going for it: a great location, a good airport, quality health care and education, the blossoming wine industry, work on the bypass and a history of forward-thinking leaders, said ...
