Along the Street: Vehicle registration deadline nears for Cruising McMinnville
Proud owners have a few days left to register vehicles for the Cruising McMinnville car show, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 26. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25 per vehicle. Space is ...
Stopping By: From 'scared kid' to veteran parts pro
Dennis Wolfenbarger applied for a job at Davison Auto Parts in McMinnville right after he graduated from Sheridan High School. He was happy to be hired to start work Aug. 11, 1973. He had no idea, ...
Along the Street: Market sees double the SNAP
Food purchases are up at the McMinnville Farmers Market, especially those connected to two programs that help low-income families buy more fresh fruits and vegetables. “It’s a win-win for ...
Amity event features young entrepreneurs
Amity will celebrate not only Lemonade Day, with youngsters’ offering refreshing drinks, but also encourage all creative young people to sell their wares on Saturday, Aug. 19. A “Youth Vendor ...
Along the Street: Geraldi’s restaurant seeking new location
Geraldi’s Italian Eating Place will close temporarily while owner Joseph Geraldi looks for new location for his restaurant. Geraldi bought back the restaurant that bears his family name four years ...
Mac gas stations ready for self-service
Most filling stations in McMinnville will allow customers to pump their own gas, if they choose, starting today. While half their pumps will be self-service, the rest will be served by employees, ...
DEQ fines Cascade Steel mill $181,604 for air quality violations
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined Cascade Steel Rolling Mills $181,604, for air quality violations dating from 1998, although it said some likely date to when the mill opened ...
Barrel Roll: Evasion's new owners reopen McMinnville tasting room
Josh and Rebecca Gordon purchased Evasion Brewing on June 1 and will keep it gluten-free and retain the name. The Evasion tasting room is scheduled to reopen for the first time in four years on ...
Along the Street: Downtown pizza place plans to reopen next year
An old-fashioned construction fence — in this case, a mural painted on the front windows — marks the site of 3rd Street Pizza, where clean-up and reconstruction is underway. The pizza place ...
New owners of Yamhill Bar & Grill revise the space, keep the vibe
Yamhill reminds Mark and Wanda Hemenway of the Hillsboro they grew up in – a small, friendly town where people knew and supported one another. No wonder they decided to buy the Yamhill Bar & ...
Nick’s Italian Café, iconic downtown restaurant, closes
Owners of James Beard award winning Nick’s Italian Café and Peirano & Daughters announced Wednesday they have closed the businesses “in their current form.” The restaurant ...
Barrel Roll: On the trail of new local beers
As promised, Heater Allen Brewery has added Sunday hours at its Gold Dot Spot beer garden, 710 N.E. 10th Ave. The schedule is now 2 to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Fresh ...
With jam and bread: Downtown shop sweetens selection with expanded line of baked goods
The display cases in Alchemist Jam’s retail shop empty quickly each morning as customers rush in for a jam pie, a sourdough bagel or loaf of bread, long or round. “We saw a need to ...
Along the Street: Amity’s Blue Goat reopens with new format following three-year closure
The Blue Goat has opened in a new format: a farm market selling meat and fresh produce, plus a food and beverage counter. Located at 506 S. Trade St., The Blue Goat will be open from 3 to 8 p.m. Fridays ...
As McMenamins marks anniversary, Hotel Oregon focuses on UFOs, poltergeists and community
Visitors come to McMenamin’s Hotel Oregon for its otherworldly attractions, as well as its vintage rooms, restaurants, bars and entertainment options. The McMinnville pub, hotel and event ...
