Homeless camping increasing downtown
People lacking shelter and options now face fines and legal trouble; residents concerned with trash and other problems
Mac council OKs Recology trash rate hike
McMinnville City Council approved a 4.7% trash rate increase by a split 3-2 vote Tuesday, but let provider Recology Inc. know that service improvements are expected moving forward. Under its franchise ...
Trash rate hike request back before city council Tuesday
Recology Inc. will try again to secure a 4.7% rate increase for trash collection approved by McMinnville City Council Tuesday, after its request was rebuffed by the dais in July. Under its franchise agreement ...
You-Nique Beautique to show off makeover
You-Nique Beautique, a full-service beauty salon at 520 S.E. Baker St., received a makeover under new owner Dana Vaughan, who took over in March. The shop will show off its new look at an open ...
Mac High cracking down on cell phones
Cell phones can distract from learning, said McMinnville High School officials, who call the devices “addicting” That’s why the high school already has a rule against using phones ...
Mac High grad works with, plays in local music festival
Marcus Glaze would have loved attending the Walnut City Music Festival had it existed when he was still in high school. A 2005 Mac High graduate, his passion for music was catching fire back in ...
Stopping By: Young entrepreneurs plan to squeeze the most out of Lemonade Day
It’s been more than a century since Elbert Hubbard published the first version of what is now a common phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Whether or not they’ve ...
City aims to ‘set the table’ for housing
The redevelopment of the former Ultimate RB facility could provide much-needed housing in McMinnville’s urban core, but the city is also working on freeing up larger areas for additional housing ...
3 Mile Lane bridge nears completion
The four-year Three Mile Lane bridge project is all but finished. “Everything up on the roadway is complete, though we still have work on conduit for the lighting system,” resident engineer ...
District and teachers may resume contract negotiations soon
Negotiations between the McMinnville School District and its teachers union, the McMinnville Education Association or McEA, may resume earlier than expected. The two sides are working on a new contract ...
Rock of Ages hosts music, hot air balloons, more
Rock of Ages/Valley View Retirement Village will host a full day of music and activities for the community on Saturday, Aug. 10. Admission and activities are free. Canned food donations will be accepted ...
Benner resigns from Mac School Board
Carson Benner, who has been involved with and advocated for McMinnville schools for 20 years, resigned from his school board seat on Saturday, following the board’s semi-annual all-day retreat. He ...
Cities plan National Night Out events for Aug. 6
Yamhill County law enforcement agencies and other first responders will host several National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 6. National Night Out is a nationwide crime prevention effort to bring community ...
After-school program applies for grant with city assistance
After-school care provider Camp Fire Columbia is teaming up with the city of McMinnville to apply for a grant to continue funding scholarships for underserved youth. The nonprofit applied for an Oregon ...
Civil Air Patrol hosts STEM event Saturday
Tiny rolling robots, mechanical arms and other technology kits will be featured from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 on the grounds of McMinnville Municipal Airport. The McMinnville Composite Squadron ...
