Former Mac broker draws prison term
A former McMinnville securities broker, 65-year-old James Millegan, was sentenced to 51 months in prison — four years and three months — for evading payment of more than $2.5 million ...
In brief: Mac Reads has summertime start
Mac Reads, the popular community reading program, will feature a nonfiction book about climate change later this year. The program has started in late winter or early spring in the past, concluding in ...
In brief: Saturday egg hunts, Easter service, alpaca show, more
No trouble finding an egg hunt Saturday Easter egg hunts are scheduled throughout the county on Saturday, April 8. Below is a review of a previous list, with one new event added: Amity: 10 a.m., Amity ...
MacHub welcomes eBay in a focus on re-commerce
MacHub was the center of attention Monday as officials from the online company eBay came to McMinnville for a close look at the nonprofit’s success story. Almost a dozen eBay directors, vice presidents ...
Sheridan man killed in Clackamas County
A Sheridan man was hit and killed by a vehicle early on the morning of Saturday, April 1, according to the Oregon State Police. He was identified as Christopher Wendell Niiranen, 55. Law enforcement ...
Along the Street: Mac Market to close temporarily for remodeling
Mac Market will expand its range of businesses and improve its event spaces during remodeling this month. “We’re calling it ‘Mac Market 2.0,” said owner Diana Riggs, who opened ...
Legislation would restore land rights to tribe
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR) has introduced initial legislation amending the Grand Ronde Reservation Act in an effort to restore the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s right to pursue ...
Problem solvers: Mac High students intern at Water & Light
McMinnville High School interns are working with McMinnville Water & Light this spring on a project that will provide people with potable water in emergencies. The interns are designing and ...
Dayton negotiating with Mac High principal
McMinnville High School Principal Amy Fast may become superintendent of the 900-student Dayton School District. Dayton School Board members on Tuesday directed their chairman, Larry Ringnalda, to ...
Local women form philanthropic group
Women have formed a new philanthropic organization that aims to address a broad range of needs in Yamhill County. Called 99 GAL Friends, the group will work under the auspices of the Give a Little Foundation, ...
Ultimate RB to close in McMinnville
After nearly 40 years in operation, rubber recycling plant Ultimate RB is shutting down and selling its two-acre property in the heart of McMinnville. The 50,000-square-foot facility abutting ...
Commissioners demand input in economic development hire
Yamhill County Commissioners on Thursday insisted on having Chair Lindsay Berschauer sit in on interviews for a new county position of economic development director, despite being told that’s ...
Court Records: April 7, 2023
Civil filings LVNV Funding vs. Michael Dwyer: Granted $2,659.15 judgment. LVNV Funding vs. Cassie Dandy: Granted $5,173.12 judgment. LVNV Funding vs. Connie L. Mathes: Granted $5,277.40 judgment. Capital ...
Easter egg hunts planned Saturday
Get out your Easter baskets — and waterproof shoes — for Easter egg hunts in most Yamhill County cities this Saturday, April 8. Fire departments, service clubs and civic groups plan to hide ...
Campaign features blue lights, pinwheels, fundraisers, motorcycle ride
To raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month, Juliette’s House staff and volunteers have put out fields of pinwheels and tie bows around Third Street trees last week. C&D Landscaping strung lights ...
