Local officials, Belgium’s consul general help EMPWR snack producer celebrate expansion
Dignitaries from Belgium joined local and state leaders last week for a tour of the EMPWR manufacturing facilities and an update on the company’s expansion plans. The Belgium-based snack bar company ...
Common Cup adds ‘on the go’ Marketplace option in Amity
More and more is happening in the Amity Commons businesses. Common Cup waffle and coffee bar, 516 S. Trade St., has expanded to Common Cup Marketplace, in the space that was formerly Fred’s Bistro, ...
Along the Street: Bjornson tasting room to open downtown
Bjornson Wines will open a new tasting room on Davis Street just north of Third this weekend. After the soft opening, the tasting room at 323 N.E. Davis St. will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. ...
Innovation Campus moves forward
What exactly is an Innovation Campus? The city of McMinnville will answer that question through a proposed feasibility study on nearly 200 acres of land slated to be a commercial and industrial hub. A ...
Priming the pump: Elmer discusses bill with economic council
Rep. Lucetta Elmer discussed the process of getting her first bill passed and how it will benefit McMinnville housing efforts, at a meeting Wednesday with the city’s think-tank committee. House ...
Along the Street: What’s going up in May
- A huge crane lifted roof support beams onto the top of New Energy Works’ new building last week. Soon the company will be building massive wood beams for customers inside the new 20,000-square-foot ...
Vintage Michelbook sign on display at Loft & Lies
One can easily learn the layout of venerable Michelbook Country Club by spending time at the simulated golf center known as Loft and Lies. That’s because the old 1984 sign, repaired and repainted ...
Berchauer, husband's business facing liens
Two farms have filed liens against Firestone Processing LLC, owned by Yamhill County Commissioner Lindsay Berschauer and her husband, Michael Firestone, for more than $233,000 in payments for the 2023 ...
Along the Street: Kristof Wines make debut in McMinnville
Kristof Wines debuted Friday at Pike Road Wines on Third Street, with fellow vintners and wine industry supporters, as well as Yamhill Carlton High School classmates of Nick Kristof turning up. Kristof ...
'Like home': Mezcal owners create grandmother-inspired Abuela’s Nuestra Cocina
Jimmy Fernandez really loved his mother-in-law’s mole, the complex Mexican sauce made with nuts, chocolate, chiles and spices. He kept asking for the recipe, and she kept telling him, gently but ...
County to resume economic development grants
Yamhill County is reviving its economic development grant program, which has been paused since 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the federal CARES and ARPA grant funds. The county receives video ...
Along the Street: Homeward Bound Pets hires new director
Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society has hired a new director, Casey Shook. She replaces Ronnie Vostinak, who moved to another state. She had been director of the humane society since November 2016. Vostinak ...
New mercantile Nash & Nichol to open on Third
Nash & Nichol, a new “modern mercantile” carrying varied items for the home and lifestyle, will open Saturday, May 4. The shop is the creation of two women who’ve owned separate ...
Stopping By: Cruising duo
Love of cars and community drive McMinnville DSA winners Scott and Elizabeth Hinchcliff
Along the Street: Geraldi’s opens in new location
Fans of meatballs, pasta and hearty sandwiches were pleased Friday when Geraldi’s Italian Eating Place reopened after being closed for several months. Joe Geraldi’s welcomed guests to “Geraldi’s ...
