McMinnville's Hope on the Hill serves growing demand
Nearly 40 people lined up at Hope on the Hill’s front door before the food pantry opened at 11 a.m. Tuesday. More kept arriving. By just after noon, halfway through the program’s open hours, ...
Airport board reviews lease policy, project timelines
The McMinnville Airport Commission approved a new lease policy and discussed upcoming capital projects at its meeting Tuesday. Airport Administrator John Paskell said he recently completed a Federal Aviation ...
Former businesswoman, Sorptimist Frances Barnes dies
Longtime McMinnville businesswoman Frances Barnes died Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Greenville, Arizona, where she had lived in recent years. She was 89. She and her husband started Mac Auto Supplies in 1966. ...
Alpine negotiations with developer expected to extend into new year
Negotiations on a development agreement for the Alpine Avenue property continue between the city of McMinnville and developers Palindrome, but the city’s goal to have a deal in place by the end of ...
Parks PAC, holding out hope, looks to the future
Members of the community group supporting the $98.5 million parks and rec bond measure are holding out hope for an unlikely turnaround at the polls. Otherwise, they would like to see city leadership take ...
Mac school board to meet Monday
McMinnville School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the district office, 800 N.E. Lafayette Avenue. The board will review attendance data and hear reports from Interim Superintendent Kourtney ...
Holt Homes issued code violation for tree removal
West Hills developer Holt Homes has been issued a notice of code violation from the city of McMinnville stemming from the unauthorized removal of mature trees in June. On June 26, Holt workers cut down ...
First Presbyterian Church hopes to refurbish 1897 windows
Large panels of colored glass spread a rainbow of light in the McMinnville First Presbyterian Church library and the Witherspoon meeting room. The church is hoping to refurbish the colorful windows, ...
Photo Gallery: Candy Crush
Third Street was packed of costumed locals for Halloween. Also see: Sweet ride: Dealership event draws two- and four-legged characters on Halloween
3rd St. Pizza building for sale
The former 3rd St. Pizza and Moonlight Theater building is up for sale. Mike Morris, a real estate broker with Miller Consulting Group, said sellers are looking for someone who not only can pay the $950,000 ...
New Mac PD patrol captain still driven to serve as he enters next stage of 30-year career
McMinnville Police Department’s new Captain Dan O’Loughlin arrived to the city by way of Gresham, Sherwood, Hillsboro and Canada, where he got his start and remains a dual citizen. O’Loughlin ...
Linfield sets its sights on property development
Linfield University has contracted brokerage firm Apex Partners to assist with the development of 73 acres and is exploring a variety of options for the land zoned for commercial and residential. Linfield ...
Mac man loses foot race to law enforcement, again
A McMinnville police officer alleges Jason David Olson, 44, of McMinnville tried to make a run for it — but he didn’t get far. Mac PD Officer Jared Hansen was working patrol on Northeast Baker ...
County to raze two buildings, construct HHS housing facility
Yamhill County Health and Human Services is using state allocations to build a new eight-unit apartment building in downtown McMinnville to serve its community restoration program. Community restoration ...
McMinnville City Council talks budget, development processes
McMinnville City Council discussed topics Tuesday that will shape the budget and development process and members of the police department’s facial hair. In a budget committee work session prior ...
