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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
