Water & Light to hear report on proposed water rate increas
Meeting a week and an hour earlier than normal, the McMinnville Water & Light board will hold a public hearing June 12, at 4 p.m., to discuss a proposed water rate increase, and vote on the utility’s ...
Nelson case dismissed
McMinnville dentist James Nelson’s unsuccessful civil case against former employees Linda Hixson and Sherry McMullen, along with the two women’s successful counterclaim against Nelson, have ...
Council eyes towing law, library hours
People who park illegally during public events or near construction projects may find their cars towed if the McMinnville City Council passes a new law at its 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, meeting. Although ...
Water & Light warns of scam calls
Don't pay up when callers threaten to cut off service, utility warns
Along the Street: Solid Form Fabrication expands footprint
Solid Form Fabrication was launched about a decade ago out of a garage in Willamina, and has since grown into two progressively larger buildings; first on Booth Bend Road, and then in a shop in McMinnville’s ...
Newberg arsonist sentenced to 60 days in jail
A former Newberg Burgerville employee, who set a bulletin board on fire because he wanted to burn down the business, has been sentenced by Judge Michael Newman to 60 days in the Yamhill County Jail. Gregory ...
Hellie: Linfield was the right place
Back in 2005, Thomas Hellie was content with his job as director of the Kemper Foundation. He enjoyed the work, which put him into contact with colleges and universities across the nation; he liked living ...
Library closes for upgrades
The McMinnville Public Library will be closed from Friday to Tuesday, June 22 to 26, while its children area and elevators are upgraded. Library Director Jenny Berg encourages people to come into the ...
Sargent steps down as director of YCAP
Jeff Sargent announced his resignation this week as the executive director of Yamhill Community Action Partnership after three years in the position. The private nonprofit organization helps provide food, ...
New proposed laws target loitering
People who smoke downtown and hang out in the city’s parking structure face trouble as the McMinnville City Council prepares a series of new laws aimed at loitering. Councilors are scheduled ...
Amity Police Chief resigns; public safety fee OK'd
AMITY — Police Chief Chris Bolek has resigned after less than five months on the job. He committed to remain with the city until the end of the year to assist with the transition to a new chief, ...
Amity Police Chief resigns; public safety fee OK'd
UPDATE/June 7: AMITY - The Amity City Council approved a $10 public safety fee on a 4-1 vote Wednesday night. The council took about 3 1/2 hours to hear from more than 40 citizens, listen to a presentation ...
Financial difficulties continue for Falls Event Center
Financial difficulties continue to increase for Utah entrepreneur Steve Down. On Wednesday, May 30, a subsidiary of his company, The Falls Event Center, The Falls at Elk Grove, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ...
Alleged Xanax supplier arrested on sex charges
A McMinnville man has been charged in connection with allegedly providing his 15-year-old victim with the sedative Xanax at a party and then sexually assaulting her. Kody Gill Fischer, 21, was charged ...
