Village Provisions selective in search for sustainable products
Julie Shivley and her daughter, Alaina Shivley, opened Village Provisions last October to provide a place to buy local and Oregon products made and grown organically and sustainably. “We have such ...
Along the Street: Local Master Gardeners receive statewide honors
Gene Nesbitt was named Oregon Master Gardener of the Year and Rita Canales won the statewide Behind the Scenes award Saturday, July 13, at the Oregon Master Garden’s annual conference. Both are ...
Local entrepreneurs talk healthy paths to growth
Taking care of people, both staff members and customers, is critical to running a successful company, according to four local business owners who spoke Thursday, June 27, during a “Pub Talk” ...
Along the Street: Restaurant opens, boutique changes ownership
Ikigai opens in Carlton Ikigai, which serves sushi and Japanese and Southeast Asian dishes, is open at 217 W. Main St. in Carlton. The restaurant features a dining room open from 4:30 to 9 p.m. and a ...
Doris Towery leaves MDA helm
The McMinnville Downtown Association Board plans to advertise for a new director following the departure of Doris Towery, who left the downtown group Friday. Towery, who took the job in June 2023, said ...
Along the Street: ‘Coolest Thing’ competition highlights local products
Area residents can nominate and vote for the “Coolest Thing Made in Yamhill County” in a new competition hosted by the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership, the McMinnville Area Chamber ...
The Ground owners purchase The Oak
The Oak, a popular bar and eatery in downtown McMinnville, will change owners July 1. Current owners David Mahn, Andrew Anderson and Chris McLaran are planning a celebration Thursday through Sunday, June ...
New hotel proposed for Dundee
A new hotel could be coming to Dundee. Developer SKB of Portland plans a 90-room luxury hotel along Highway 99W next to The Dundee hotel. With hopes to open in April 2027, SKB envisions 10,000-square ...
Vendor market gets new name
The event once known as the “Antique, Flea, and Vintage Extravaganza,” now called “Mac Marketplace,” will take place Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23. The event has taken place ...
Along the Street: Shops, restaurants, tasting rooms take part in Mac Fresco
Downtown McMinnville will be filled with diners and shoppers each weekend during Mac Fresco, the new version of the popular Dine Out(side) program. Mac Fresco starts June 21 to 23, running weekends through ...
Along the Street: What's going up murals, remodels and renovations
- Mazatlan Restaurant is redoing the painted murals on the exterior of its building at 2714 Highway 99W, McMinnville. The paintings by Juan Melchor depict scenes of coastal Mexico. - Yamhill ...
Second hazelnut processor closing; Firestone responds about liens
A second hazelnut processor is closing its doors in Oregon, leaving four companies still operating, two of them by the George family of Yamhill County. Wilco Farmers’ Cooperative announced this ...
Along the Street: Hagan Hamilton remodels building inside and out
Hagan Hamilton Insurance Solutions is remodeling its building at 448 S.E, Baker St, McMinnville. It’s the first major update since the company moved to the location 45 years ago, said Jason John, ...
Mac Contractors takes on residential, commercial jobs
Although she doesn’t saw or hammer or build herself, Morgan Brown uses her background in project management, sales and business in her own contracting business. She started Mac Contractors in September ...
First Federal offers scam info
First Federal will host a free public seminar designed to educate people about scams. Sessions are scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, and, in Spanish, on Wednesday, June 5. Sessions will ...
