Rachel Thompson/The News-Register##A couple strolls past the polished classics and patina-covered pickups lining Third Street.

Photo Gallery: Mac throwback

Chrome gleamed and engines rumbled to life as hundreds of vintage and classic cars took over downtown McMinnville on Saturday for Cruising McMinnville. An afternoon car show gave way to an evening cruise, ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##New McMinnville Parks and Recreation Director Jeanne Sprague sits in her community center office. Sprague started in July and has spent her first month learning about the city from staff and residents. “I love to be at events, I’ve already been at a couple,” she said. “I like to help my parks and rec team, and I just enjoy being around people anyway.”

Mac Parks and Rec director getting accustomed to new role

New McMinnville Parks and Recreation Director Jeanne Sprague said she’s spent her first month on the job listening. She’s met staff, advocacy groups and community members to gain insight into ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Specter’s Gate, the McMinnville chapter of the nonprofit live-action roleplaying organization Amtgard, hosted its first kingdom event on Aug. 9 with representatives of many “holdings” from throughout the Blackspire Kingdom. Above left: Michael Ball of Gresham, who plays as “Icelight,” holds up his padded weapons during the dual-wielding portion of the melee tournament. Ball is new to Amtgard this year and said he enjoys playing his character alongside new friends.

Let battle commence: Specter’s Gate hosts regional tournament for LARPers

For glory, for honor, for the experience points. Amtgard players flocked to McMinnville’s live-action roleplaying (LARP) holding, Specter’s Gate, on Sunday, Aug. 9, for a monthly kingdom tournament. Amtgard ...

Mac council to hold hearings on two controversial projects

The McMinnville City Council faces a long Tuesday night of consequential decisions.

Councilors will vote on two controversial land-use matters, adopt protection policies for tree groves and scenic views and discuss increased fees for new development.

City of McMinnville##A map highlights in pink the 334 acres surrounding the McMinnville Municipal Airport that are currently leased to Kauer Family Farms. The lease includes maintenance work for areas of the airport. The family is in talks with the city to extend the lease and take over an additional 34 acres (highlighted in blue) from a retiring farmer.

Top three McMinnville airport tenants approach extensions

The McMinnville Airport Commission finalized lease recommendations for two of its top earning tenants Monday and continued discussions with another significant revenue generator on a long-term extension. The ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Fiona Mancill, whose elaborate table decorations caught the eyes of many diners, serves a breakfast casserole to her husband, Duane. Many tables were laden with casseroles, egg dishes, sausages and other traditional breakfast foods; others had salads, salmon, grits and Bunny Belly Bagels from down the street.

Pass the butter: Hundreds meet on Third Street for brunch, camaraderie

It was a good thing Hunter Durso, who was seated near the Ford Street end of a table Saturday morning, didn’t need to ask Sharon Morgan to pass the butter from her place near Galloway Street. The ...

MW&L approves rate increase

The McMinnville Water & Light Commission unanimously approved an electric rate hike Tuesday that will increase the utility’s revenue from customers by 4.5%. The adjustment was recommended by ...

Utility to vote on electrical rate increase

The McMinnville Water & Light Commission will vote Tuesday on electric rate adjustments that will result in a 5% increase to monthly bills for the average residential customer. The utility is in the ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Inside the Mac Clay Pottery building, owner Matthew Hawkins checks some of the wine cups he throws on the wheel. Customers can choose from among the slightly different shapes, paint them and have them fired in his kiln.

Lessons from clay: Potter wants to build community around art

When Matthew Hawkins moved to McMinnville and couldn’t find a place to work with clay, he decided to open his own studio with classes and special events. But Mac Clay Pottery, 804 S.E. First St., ...

Hackers claim attack on city of McMinnville

Several cyber threat monitoring websites are reporting the city of McMinnville was the victim of a ransomware attack last month; however, city officials are remaining mum. Websites like hacknotice.com ...

##MFD Chief Reed Godfrey takes a selfie from the cockpit of the Blue Angels Super Hornet jet. The extensive straps and harnesses connecting him to an ejector seat made movement a challenge in an already tight space, according to Godfrey.

‘Straight up into the clouds’: Fire chief flies with Blue Angels

McMinnville Fire District Chief Reed Godfrey had the “chance of a lifetime” to fly in a U.S. Navy Blue Angels fighter jet Wednesday and said the experience was more than he expected. Godfrey ...

Council debates increases to parks development charges

The city of McMinnville wants new development to pay its share for expanding the city’s park system, but city councilors remain far from consensus on proposed increases to charges following ...

Air show fills the skies

The Oregon International Air Show will bring ground and aerial displays to McMinnville Friday through Sunday, Aug. 14-16. The show is based at the McMinnville Airport with front-row seating for ...

Cruising, car show, poker run planned for this year’s festival

Cruising McMinnville, one of the city’s most popular events, will return Saturday, Aug. 22, with a car show and driving event. This year, it also will include a 47-mile poker run tour of the Willamette ...

Rusty Rae/News-Register##Paul and Mary Sigrist of McMinnville are the proud owners of the pickup originally owned by the Ivie Hardware store in Sheridan. Paul restored the 1938 Chevy, redoing the fuel system, brakes and other parts and giving it a multi-coat finish in shiny red.

Stopping By: Loaded with history

With a finish so red and shiny it was impossible to miss, Paul Sigrist’s 1938 Chevy pickup won the Best Truck award at last year’s Cruising McMinnville car show. The immaculately restored ...

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