Mac Boys Soccer: Grizzlies smother Celtics, Panthers, improve to 3-0

Through three games, McMinnville’s No. 11-ranked varsity boys soccer team (3-0) possesses the second-best goals-scored-to-goals-allowed ratio across the Class 5A and 6A levels. A 3-0 victory on ...

New ways to support firefighters

McMinnville’s firefighters union is expanding fundraising efforts through a new charity, and a separate program has been started to provide snacks and supplies for wildfire deployments. MFD firefighter ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##As a senior at McMinnville High School, Oscar Lagunas is facing some major choices this year — such as which college to attend. He’s hoping to continue playing football in addition to studying natural resources management.

Senior Year: ‘A lot of decisions’

 

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##An exhibit with historic photographs, maps and stories documenting the experiences of Chinese immigrants in Yamhill County was recently on display at the McMinnville Senior Center. It will be at the community center Sept. 14-18 before moving to the library.

McMinnville unveils traveling exhibit on local Chinese history

A largely overlooked chapter of McMinnville’s early history is now on display as part of the city’s 150th anniversary celebration. The city, along with the Yamhill County Asian Heritage Association ...

Council passes revised version of naming policy

You don’t have to be deceased to have a McMinnville city building or amenity named after you. The McMinnville City Council approved a new policy for naming parks and buildings at its meeting Tuesday ...

Mac library reopens on Sundays

McMinnville Public Library has extended its hours to include Sundays. Hours are now noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and 10 a.m. ...

Mac opts for state rules to protect riverbanks

McMinnville leaders agreed to use state safe harbor rules to protect its riparian corridors Tuesday, which could save more than $100,000, while still leaving options open to address a resident’s ...

Police investigate death of 12-year-old in SW McMinnville

A 12-year-old child died at a southwest McMinnville residence early Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to McMinnville Police. 

 

Hydrant dispute decision coming soon

While discussing the latest proposed compromise with the McMinnville Fire District over hydrant use Wednesday, McMinnville Water & Light commissioners were cautioned not to get into the heart of the ...

City manager proposes new naming policy for future parks and buildings

The McMinnville City Council will vote on a new policy for naming city parks and buildings when it meets next week. The new guidelines emphasize “community identity,” rather than the past practice ...

Hope on Hill food bank loses freezer to fire

Hope on the Hill Food Bank, one of the largest in the area, lost a commercial freezer to an electrical fire Thursday, Sept. 3, and now is scrambling to keep its supplies cold. The food bank, located ...

Ossie Bladine/News-Register##What remains of the historic wall on Star Mill Way after it was struck by two cars in the last year. The Historic Landmarks Committee is charged with developing plans to restore the wall.

Mac committee discusses how to repair Star Mill Way wall

The McMinnville Historic Landmarks Committee is seeking old photos and documentation of the Star Mill Way wall it is planning to reconstruct. The HLC held its first discussion on the project last week ...

Rachel Thompson/News-Register##Dogs splash their way through the small pool as their owners look on from the deck during K-9 Kersplash on Saturday at the McMinnville Aquatic Center. The special dog-only event gave local pups a rare turn in the water before the pool closed for maintenance and painting. It is expected to reopen Sept. 28.

Photo Gallery: Pool goes to the dogs

Pups go for a swim before aquatic center closure

Mac fire chief commends staff during busy month

Providing support for the air show and county fair, assisting with wildfires and an increase in emergency calls made August especially hectic for the McMinnville Fire District (MFD). “Lots of calls; ...

Votes delayed for zone change, annexation of Chegwyn property

McMinnville City Council delayed annexing a 3.17-acre property into city limits last week after residents requested an additional hearing on the same applicant’s zoning change. Applicant Yamhill ...

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