McMinnville City Council hears about waste diversion options
McMinnville waste management provider Recology Inc. presented the city council with new options for food waste and construction debris diversion Tuesday, but unknown costs tempered enthusiasm in council ...
A new ‘McMinnville experience’ celebrated at Art Alley opening
Of the murals in the narrow panorama known as Art Alley, Visit McMinnville’s Olivia Rovang said, “I hope everyone can find a bit of themselves and a bit of McMinnville in these.” That ...
Christine Bader named to Mac school board
Christine Bader joined the McMinnville School Board Monday night, filling a position that had been held by Carson Benner. Benner resigned a year before his term was to end, saying he loved serving, but ...
Response to ‘swatting’ call swift, a learning experience
McMinnville police and educators responded in force Thursday when an anonymous caller contacted McMinnville High School, threatening violence. “We responded with as many resources as possible,” ...
Chamber plans to install skating rink for the holidays
McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce is planning to bring a touch of holiday magic to downtown McMinnville for the Christmas season. “Starting the night of the annual Santa parade, Friday, Nov. ...
City council work session to focus on ‘rent burden’
McMinnville City Council will hold a joint work session Tuesday with the Planning Commission on topics including the city’s “severely rent burdened” status. Legislation passed in 2018 ...
Mac bowling alley may close in 2025
Walnut City Lanes may close in 2025 if a deal currently in the works goes through. Another company is negotiating to lease the area on which the bowling alley sits at 1800 East St., McMinnville — ...
W&L raises water rates; delays hydrant fee hike
Water rates will increase approximately $1.50 on monthly residential bills starting in October, following unanimous adoption of a 5% overall increase by the McMinnville Water & Light Commission last ...
Mac receives eight bids for former rubber plant development
The city of McMinnville exceeded its goals by receiving eight bids from developers for the former Ultimate RB property off Northeast Alpine Avenue. The Request for Qualifications process closed Aug. 30 ...
Students say tai chi benefits them in many ways
Women and men start lining up on the lawn at Discovery Meadows Park on a Friday morning, ready to stretch and pose during a free tai chi class. Leader Paul Redmond pedals up on his bicycle just before ...
Flooding delays airport lease agreement
A leaking pipe recently led to “considerable damage” in a city building at the McMinnville Municipal Airport that was close to being rented after years of vacancy. The first floor of the former ...
Ruben Bernt, who stole from dozens of clients, remained elusive right up to trial date
Adele Wiejaczka of Winter Park, Colorado, still believes Ruben Bernt intended to build her custom flat-bad mini trailer. “I think he truly believes he was going to build these campers and spoke ...
After-school program discontinued at two McMinnville elementary schools
After-school care provider Camp Fire Columbia abruptly closed operations at two McMinnville elementary schools this week and told district and city leaders the program needs an additional $42,000 to staff the remaining three schools.
Cook given 90 days, probation for shots fired
Anthony Scott Cook was granted leniency this week from the court with a mostly probationary sentence that avoids any time in prison, so long as he follows the rules going forward. Cook pleaded guilty ...
Stopping By: Here’s to hue
Gardens around the world inspire the colorful instincts of McMinnville’s Nancy Schick
