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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Garvin reflects on his first year as city manager
With a year under his belt as McMinnville’s city manager, Adam Garvin has gotten used to frequent calls, new issues emerging daily and the expectation of always being available. “The phone ...
Second St. apartments clear likely final hurdle
The McMinnville City Council voted 4-1 to uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of a 72-unit affordable housing complex on Second Street Tuesday, citing state law aimed at spurring housing development ...
Starting class with a new do
Megan Cochran arrived for her back-to-school haircut with long locks. “I want it cut to here,” the third-grader said, her hand hovering just above her shoulder. Ready for her new do, she ...
School board upholds superintendent decision
The McMinnville School Board on Monday voted to uphold the superintendent’s decision about the outcome of a complaint investigation. The six board members at the public business meeting voted in ...
Council homes in on parks SDC plan
Increases in development fees to pay for new parks will be less than previously contemplated and likely won’t go into effect for several years, following the latest discussion by the McMinnville ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
