MSD budget committee sends plan to board
McMinnville School District’s Budget Committee on Wednesday approved a $154 million spending plan to send to the school board for final approval before June 30. The proposal includes $104.6 million ...
Mac PD cracks down on speeders
McMinnville Police conducted two speed enforcement traffic details this month, focusing on areas identified as dangerous by members of the public. The first focused detail occurred May 12 and targeted ...
Life stories sketched and painted during Art Hour at McMinnville church
People who go to the First Presbyterian Church for breakfast on Wednesdays can now stay to create art, as well. Janice Jones and Christine Pritts started the 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. arts hour to give unhoused ...
YMCA to return next year for after-school programming
The YMCA will offer after-school programs for McMinnville elementary schools next year, and Wascher Elementary in Lafayette likely will continue its afternoon program sponsored by a grant from a church, ...
Committee discusses potential conflicts of interest
Two McMinnville Budget Committee members have conflicts of interest on decisions related to the library and police department, but both will stay on after disclosing the conflicts and discussing the matter ...
Mac proposes to eliminate MEDP funding
As part of planned cuts, the city of McMinnville is proposing to eliminate its $75,000 annual contribution to the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership. A public campaign has emerged to protest ...
Mac budget committee begins work on FY 25 / 26 budget
The sky isn’t falling for the city of McMinnville, but tough financial decisions lie ahead as the city began its budget meetings last week. “While the overall budget is a challenge, an extreme ...
Superintendent survey open through Tuesday
Residents have through Tuesday, May 20, to fill out a survey about characteristics they hope for in McMinnville’s next school superintendent. The brief questionnaire is available at survey.k12insight.com/r/McMinnville2025. Responses ...
Volunteerism celebrated along with DSA winners
The generations of locals willing to volunteer for the community makes McMinnville a great place, several speakers said Wednesday night at the annual Distinguished Service Awards banquet. Volunteer service ...
Survey asks about characteristics McMinnville wants in school leader
The McMinnville School Board is asking community members to take part in a survey about the characteristics desired in the district’s next school leader. The brief questionnaire is available at ...
City moves bond forward, cautiously
McMinnville City Council directed staff to work toward a November bond measure for a new recreation center in a split vote Tuesday, but funding for the work must first be identified during budget committee ...
More money needed to fix community center elevator
Prior to the discussion to move forward with a rec center bond at Tuesday’s council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Susan Muir provided a stark example of the deterioration of current facilities ...
Palindrome chosen for Alpine redevelopment
McMinnville’s Urban Renewal Agency agreed to partner with Palindrome Properties Group LLC on an Alpine Avenue redevelopment project Tuesday, but members were clear that aspects of the $80 million ...
City finalizing strategy for new housing
The McMinnville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday on 16 actions designed to spur housing development over the next eight years. The state-mandated Housing Production Strategy is ...
MDA still seeking UFO Fest volunteers
The McMinnville Downtown Association has several volunteer slots needed to be filled for this weekend’s UFO Fest. Volunteers are needed for tasks prior to and after the parade, which begins at noon, ...
