Stopping By: Teens ready to serve
Yamhill County students are receiving diplomas this month, and most have big plans for their next steps — trade schools, work, college. Here are two of the nearly 1,500 members of the county’s ...
McMinnville Fire District welcomes new division chief
After more than 30 years of service in central Oregon, new McMinnville Fire District Operations Chief Jeff Blake could retire, but his passion for firefighting and desire to learn have him excited for ...
Peralta to end Mac council tenure
McMinnville City Council President Sal Peralta has announced he will not seek reelection after nine years at the dais. Filing for the Ward 1, 2 and 3 seats opened Wednesday; however, Peralta told the ...
Area high schools plan graduation ceremonies
Dayton High School Dayton High School will graduate its Class of 2026 at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, on the football field. Valedictorians are Joshua E. McCarthy, Sydney J. Hall and Amos David Rodriguez. ...
Historic church approved for demolition
McMinnville’s Historic Landmarks Committee on Thursday approved demolition of a Second Street church and design plans for a 72-unit apartment complex that will replace it. HLC members voted 3-1 ...
Mac High to graduate largest class
McMinnville High School will graduate its largest-ever class, about 570 students, in ceremonies starting at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Wortman Stadium. Thousands of relatives and friends attend the annual ...
UR district growing as individual projects stall
The budget for McMinnville’s urban renewal district continues to expand with an estimated $2.3 million in revenue projected for next fiscal year. However, delays to two major district projects are ...
Mac's emergency manager wrapping up tenure
The city of McMinnville has a plan ready if disaster strikes, but the expiration of a grant-funded position and potential sweeping changes to federal emergency response leave its future uncertain. Part-time ...
Mac plunges into sewer needs
The McMinnville City Council approved a 4% increase to wastewater rates to adjust for rising costs Tuesday and a $267,634 screen repair project at the Water Reclamation Facility to prevent sewage ...
Mac close to Parks & Rec director hire
Almost exactly a year after former Parks and Recreation Director Susan Muir retired, the city of McMinnville is closing in on a replacement. The city held panel interviews and an internal meet-and-greet ...
HLC decision expected on Second Street church demo
Following two postponements, a decision on demolishing a Second Street church to make room for an apartment complex is expected by the Historic Landmarks Committee on Thursday. In March, the HLC held ...
Mac school board has opening
McMinnville School District is seeking applicants for an opening on the school board. Board member Abbie Warmbier plans to resign in June because she is moving out of state. Applicants for the opening ...
Mac school district budget committee approves proposal
McMinnville School District’s Budget Committee approved a proposed spending plan for the 2026-27 school year during its second meeting Wednesday night. The proposal will go to the school board for ...
Mac finds room in budget for lifeguards, more library hours
The McMinnville Aquatic Center will maintain operating hours and the library will re-open Sundays after the budget committee voted to use funds previously earmarked for future reserves and capital projects. The ...
Mac PD changes schedule to improve morale, retention
The McMinnville Police Department is hoping a scheduling change will boost officer morale and help with employee retention. Chief Cord Wood presented the department’s annual budget this week, comprising ...
