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Proposed PD cuts partially reinstated by budget committee

... here,” she said. “You’re going to move on.” Committee member Lonny Watne and Scott Cunningham questioned the efficacy of budgeting for positions they have not been able to fill. “Funding ...

YMCA to return next year for after-school programming

... KOB once also included Wascher, located in Lafayette, the YMCA program does not. Wascher Principal Scott Murphy said his school’s program, “The Zone,” is funded by a grant from Northwest ...

Committee discusses potential conflicts of interest

Two McMinnville Budget Committee members have conflicts of interest on decisions related to the library and police department, but both will stay on after disclosing the conflicts and discussing the matter ...

Another light agenda this week for Commissioners

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners meeting last week lasted less than 15 minutes and this week’s looks to be another brief gathering, with no agenda items up for a vote. The only item on ...

Mac budget committee begins work on FY 25 / 26 budget

The sky isn’t falling for the city of McMinnville, but tough financial decisions lie ahead as the city began its budget meetings last week. “While the overall budget is a challenge, an extreme ...

Millions in debt, Fackler Construction files for bankruptcy

McMinnville-based contractor Ben Fackler Construction, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, listing over $5 million in total liabilities, including many unpaid debts to local subcontractors. Fackler ...
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Volunteerism celebrated along with DSA winners

... credited Finnicum and others for their kindness and support, which Munoz said made his success possible. Scott Hinchcliff, who was named Junior Citizen last year along with his wife, Elizabeth, introduced Garvin, ...

Arrests & Citations: May 19, 2025

... Freeman, 32, McMinnville, May 16, unlawful possession of methamphetamine; booked and released. David Scott Pettibone, 36, McMinnville, May 16, probation violation, unlawful possession of methamphetamine; booked ...

Stopping By: Learned confidence

Mac native enjoying platform that comes with Ms. Black Oregon title

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Kathryn Ellis, academic advisor at the Chemeketa Yamhill Valley Campus, adjusts alien decorations inside a claw machine, modeled after “The Claw” from the movie “Toy Story,” for the campus’ float in Saturday’s UFO Festival parade. Chemeketa staff have an entry every year; participating brings people together and reminds the community about the offerings at the community college, Ellis said.

 
UFO Fest ready for takeoff this weekend

... Cowls, then back via Fourth Street. The festival kicks off this morning with a live podcast by Jeremy Scott at 10 a.m. and a screening of the Trent Sighting documentary at 11:30, both in the hotel. A “landing ...

Ballots due Tuesday; school bonds, board positions to be decided

... Position 4, incumbent Thomas Scheible; Position 5, Kaley Fast. New Carlton Fire District: Positions 1, Scott Bernards; Position 2, Allen Sitton; Position 3, Larry Pekkola. Dayton Fire District: Position 1, Travis ...

City moves bond forward, cautiously

McMinnville City Council directed staff to work toward a November bond measure for a new recreation center in a split vote Tuesday, but funding for the work must first be identified during budget committee ...

More money needed to fix community center elevator

Prior to the discussion to move forward with a rec center bond at Tuesday’s council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Susan Muir provided a stark example of the deterioration of current facilities ...
Emily Bonsant/News-Register##Yamhill Carlton High School junior Annie Featherston receives her Firefighter I certificate May 6 in Dayton, becoming the third generation of her family to serve in the Yamhill Fire Protective District.

 
A family tradition continues for some young graduates of Firefighter Academy

... received their certification before they graduated high school. McMinnville Fire District Training Chief Scott Law said the graduating class was about average in size. The graduates were from Amity, Carlton, Grand ...
Image: Palindrome##Developer Palindrome is proposing a four-story boutique hotel and market hall for the former Ultimate RB site, along with housing and other commercial spaces.

 
Palindrome chosen for Alpine redevelopment

McMinnville’s Urban Renewal Agency agreed to partner with Palindrome Properties Group LLC on an Alpine Avenue redevelopment project Tuesday, but members were clear that aspects of the $80 million ...

City finalizing strategy for new housing

The McMinnville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday on 16 actions designed to spur housing development over the next eight years. The state-mandated Housing Production Strategy is ...

Arrests & Citations: May 12, 2025

... Barney, 47, Portland, May 7, Clackamas County hold; booked into the Yamhill County Jail without bail. Scott William Cox, 61, McMinnville, May 8, subsidy housing; booked into the Yamhill County Jail without bail. Daniel ...

Alpine agreement, proposed cuts highlight busy week for Mac council

It will be a busy week for the McMinnville City Council. On Tuesday, council (acting as the Urban Renewal Agency) will decide whether to enter into a development agreement with Palindrome Properties LLC ...

Third Street project cost estimates in $30M range

Cost estimates for the planned nine-block renovation of Third Street increased by $7 million from this time last year. The most recent projections place the project between $28.5 and $31 million to complete. The ...

Board requests transit data to implement fares

Fares will return to Yamhill County Transit, but not before more research is completed on potential city and partnership contributions. The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners agreed Thursday to delay ...
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