Mac remains eligible for rural loan program
McMinnville received some good news for a change on the subject of affordable housing, as the city will remain eligible to participate in a federal home loan program after review by the U.S. Department ...
Third Street Pizza fire suspect denied release
Megan Ray, arrested Friday, June 2, in connection with a May 24 fire in downtown McMinnville, was denied a request for release from the Yamhill County Jail by Presiding Circuit Court Judge Ladd Wiles at ...
City moves for tougher penalties, faster enforcement of nuisance properties
McMinnville is cracking down on habitual nuisance properties. City council approved four liens on trouble properties Tuesday and approved code changes that will allow the code compliance department ...
Rock of Ages sees change and growth over 75 years
The rural setting drew Louise Savage to Valley View/Rock of Ages retirement community in 1994. She and her husband, Kenneth, moved to their new home southwest of McMinnville from the Yamhill farm ...
Along the Street: Market sees double the SNAP
Food purchases are up at the McMinnville Farmers Market, especially those connected to two programs that help low-income families buy more fresh fruits and vegetables. “It’s a win-win for ...
Amity event features young entrepreneurs
Amity will celebrate not only Lemonade Day, with youngsters’ offering refreshing drinks, but also encourage all creative young people to sell their wares on Saturday, Aug. 19. A “Youth Vendor ...
The summer groove: Young students learn new skills from Mac High mentors
As they cut copper pipe, pounded it flat, heated it and formed artistic bracelets, summer school students as well as instructors were learning new skills. The middle schoolers in a fabrication ...
Yamhill Transit observes Ridership Day
Celebrated yearly on the first Monday in August, Yamhill Transit’s Ridership Day is a week-long event in 2023. Held in part to honor the late Mark Schiffmacher, ReMARKable Rider Day is held ...
Fair will feature recycled art, objects
The annual McMinnville Recycled Arts and Sustainable Living Festival on Saturday, Aug. 19, will feature items made from recycled materials and information about sustainable practices. The event goes 10 ...
City mulls new fee to deal with ailing storm water utility
The city of McMinnville is exploring a new stormwater utility, but council members are hesitant to add another fee for taxpayers. Public Works Director Anne Pagano led a work session Tuesday to update ...
Arrests & Citations for TUESDAY 08/08/2023
YAMHILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Kerrie Marie Coble, 35, St. Helens, Aug. 6, violation of a restraining order; booked into the Yamhill County Jail on $5,000 bail. Christopher Duane Ellis, 40, Carlton, ...
New market adds to popular taco truck, restaurant choices
Customers have plenty of choices at the Loera family’s trio of food businesses at 325 N.W. Highway 99W in McMinnville. They can buy ingredients, including meat, produce and Mexican products ...
Court Records: Aug. 8, 2023
CIVIL FILINGS Velocity Investments vs. Grant Ellsworth: Seeks $4,823.69 allegedly owed. JPMorgan Chase Bank vs. Patrick Fasching (cq): Seeks $4,978.37 allegedly owed. Velocity Investments vs. Shawna ...
Fairgoers welcomed, educated by CERT
Yamhill County Fair is an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of community programs and organizations. Along with commercial vendors, many local nonprofits and agencies stand ready with information ...
Church seeking singers fo 'Messiah'
The First Presbyterian Church is seeking singers to join in a Dec. 1 performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” The performance will feature a chorus conducted by Robin Pederson, former McMinnville ...
