Largest affordable housing project in Mac is underway
Construction on the 175-unit Stratus Village affordable housing complex is underway in McMinnville and project partners came together last week to celebrate a groundbreaking and start of construction ceremony ...
For school board chair, fun is a welcome bonus
As Grandhaven Elementary School first-graders searched for the perfect pumpkin, McMinnville School Board Chairman Jason Bizon pointed out big squash here, little ones there and other appealing orange gourds. “I ...
Two candidates vie for Mac city council seat
Top concerns intersect for Scott Cunningham and Chaz Gibbins, the two candidates running for McMinnville City Council Saying “family environment is important to me,” Gibbins points to public ...
Newberg massage therapist plead guilty to prostitution
Chaoying Ni, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of promoting prostitution on Thursday, Oct. 24, as part of plea deal for a deferred sentence in connection to sex crime allegations at Lavender Foot Spa in ...
Judge revokes Olague warrant
A warrant was revoked for Roberto Matias Olague Jr., 21, of McMinnville, who faces two counts of second-degree attempted murder, an unclassified felony charge. Olague posted bond on Oct. 11 and was released ...
Chenoweth’s fellow Mac city councilors express support for hiring process, city manager
McMinnville City Councilor Chris Chenoweth has publicly questioned city leadership over the hiring process of the future police chief and other executive positions, but a majority of council disagrees. The ...
'24 Hours: 6 to 7 a.m. at the gym
Rain pools in the dimly lit parking lot as the early morning creeps along. But at 6 a.m., the lights are on at Excell Fitness as gym-goers attack the day head on.
Chenoweth criticizes mayor, city manager in public comment
McMinnville City Councilor Chris Chenoweth took an unusual path to air grievances about city leadership Tuesday, stepping down from the dais to address council during the meeting’s public comment ...
Council to talk parks plan, deck rules
McMinnville City Council will discuss adopting the recently completed parks master plan into city rules in a joint work session Tuesday with the Planning Commission. The session precedes a regular meeting ...
ODOT, city dedicate Three Mile Lane Bridge
City and county officials joined construction workers and representatives of the Oregon Department of Transportation Wednesday to dedicate the new Three Mile Lane Bridge. “The bridge is a vital ...
Halloween events planned
Numerous events are planned in Yamhill County for Halloween. They include: McMinnville - The city of McMinnville, Integrated Services Network and MV Advancements will host a Halloween dance Saturday, ...
Chenoweth vows to vote against any police chief candidate
McMinnville City Councilor Chris Chenoweth said he will vote against whomever is recommended as the new Chief of Police, claiming lack of council involvement in the selection process. “I want all ...
McMinnville to start leaf pick-up Oct. 21
City of McMinnville Public Works crews will begin the annual leaf pick-up program Oct. 21. The service runs through Jan. 5, 2025 and is free to residents every third week and begins each week on ...
Mac Mayorship: Incumbent Remy Drabkin cites successes as she seeks another term
McMinnville Mayor Remy Drabkin faces her first challenge in the November election after being appointed interim mayor and running unopposed in 2022. Drabkin points to her experience and track record as ...
Mac Mayorship: Kim Morris points to her political involvement, calls for accountability
Rising concerns over public safety in her hometown led an already busy Kim Morris into political involvement two years ago. Morris now seeks her first elected office, that of mayor of McMinnville. The ...