Mac High robotics teams qualify for state
Both McMinnville High School robotics teams qualified Feb. 4 for the Oregon state FIRST Robotics championship tournament, which will be held March 9-10. Coach Dave Clauson said teams Ursa Mechanica and ...
Inspired by the NW and beyond
House of Brassi’s, a new food truck located in a pod at the Mac Plaza, 500 S.E. Adams St., McMinnville, offers Italian-inspired Northwest food and more.“We’re traveled a bit, and we want ...
Urban renewal fund on upward swing
A decade in, McMinnville’s Urban Renewal District is trending in the right direction with property tax revenues topping $600,000 and major projects underway. The district’s advisory committee ...
City, county to partner on behavioral health services
The city of McMinnville is hoping to enlist Yamhill County Behavioral Health to assist with education and enforcement efforts for those experiencing mental health or addiction crises. McMinnville City ...
Mac High students learn by playing the markets
Back in September, McMinnville High School teacher Francesca Morrison asked her students to choose stocks to buy with pretend money. The juniors in her Economics and Personal Finance class picked a variety ...
Boulder project begins along Marsh Lane
Work has begun on the installation of $12,000 worth of boulders between the street and sidewalk along Marsh Lane. The month-long McMinnville Water & Light project began with street closure and cleaning ...
Homeless task force wants improved communication
Ahead of a multi-departmental city work session on public camping rules later this month, the McMinnville Community Task Force submitted a letter to the city clarifying the efforts of the citizen-led group ...
City seeking nominations for awards
Do you know someone making a positive impact in McMinnville? Or a student who could lead the city? The city of McMinnville is currently accepting nominations for its annual community awards and submissions ...
Humor in hard times: Gallery to open farce 'See How They Run'
Gallery Theater will present “See How They Run,” a farce set in England during World War II, Friday, Feb. 9, through Sunday, March 3. Shows will start at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and ...
Strumming fun: With ukuleles, Duniway students learn confidence, music basics
Island sounds drifted from the Duniway Middle School band room as sixth-graders tune up their soprano ukuleles. Teacher Marc Dana projected a song on the screen at the front of the classroom. “This ...
Third Street project ‘evolving’; tree removal criteria adjusted
As the scope of the Third Street Redevelopment project continues to expand, McMinnville city staff is warning it could be at least another five years before construction begins. “The puzzle’s ...
Linfield names co-chairs of president search committee
The expected year-long process of finding the next president of Linfield University has begun. The Linfield board announced that Board of Trustees members Kirby Dyess and Marvin Henberg will serve as ...
McMinnville Lions Club’s ‘Roaring Night’ postponed
McMinnville Lions Club has postponed its fundraiser, “A Roaring Night of Giving” originally scheduled for Feb. 3, until May 11. Organizers cited low ticket sales. The location for the dinner, ...
Along the Street: McMinnville Farmers Market seeks vendors
Vendors can sign up to sell produce, crafts, art and other items at the McMinnville Farmers Market, which will be held May 16 to Oct. 17 in the area of First and Cowls streets downtown. Heather Miller ...