Seeds and collaborations connected two Earth Day events in McMinnville on Saturday, April 20. Working together were multiple community groups interconnected by goals of land and nature conservation. A ...
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News & Features
Along the Street: Geraldi’s opens in new location
Fans of meatballs, pasta and hearty sandwiches were pleased Friday when Geraldi’s Italian Eating Place reopened after being closed for several months. Joe Geraldi’s welcomed guests to “Geraldi’s ...
Commissioners to revisit childcare grants discussion
Yamhill County Commissioners will hold a work session on Thursday, to revisit the discussion of grants from the county’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act dollars, for expanding childcare. Commissioners ...
Merkley plans town hall Friday at McMinnville High School
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will host a town hall discussion Friday, April 26, in McMinnville. The event will be open to the public at 4:30 p.m. in the McMinnville High School gym. Merkley, who has held the ...
Dam proposal collects input, for and against
An additional report submitted by Stoller Wine Group says a proposed 400-foot long dam it wants to build on the headwaters of Little Hells Canyon and Cedar creeks outside Newberg won’t affect creeks ...
Neighbors on either side object to new townhouses
A seemingly straightforward one-foot variance request was complicated by complaints from neighbors and an absent applicant at Thursday’s McMinnville Planning Commission meeting. Property owner Vincent ...
Grand jury indicts Olague, Converse on attempted murder charges
The two suspects involved in a downtown McMinnville crime spree on April 11, including shots fired at two individuals, were indicted Friday by a grand jury. Roberto Olague, 21, of McMinnville, and Kelton ...
Tickets available for Distinguished Service Awards
Tickets are available for the McMinnville Distinguished Service Awards banquet, which will be Wednesday, May 15, in The Bindery Event Space at Fourth and Ford streets downtown. Tickets are $50. The evening ...
Called to fight: Retired chief Terry Lucich still responds to fire and medical calls
Terry Lucich, who has spent more than 50 years as a firefighter, was named Humble Spirit restaurant’s third “humble spirit” – the first to be honored in a new annual series of such ...
Seeds of renewal: On Earth Day, community groups combine efforts
Seeds and collaborations connected two Earth Day events in McMinnville on Saturday, April 20. Working together were multiple community groups interconnected by goals of land and nature conservation. A ...
MHS students bring home SkillsUSA awards
McMinnville High School won the Chapter Excellence award last weekend at the state SkillsUSA competition held in Albany. Two of the eight culinary competitors qualified for nationals, as well, said Krista ...
Mac High grad, ambassador dies
Glen Holden Sr., a 1944 graduate of McMinnville High School who went on to serve as U.S. ambassador to Jamaica, died April 18. He was 97. Holden, who also was known as a champion polo player, was born ...
Sheridan couple indicted on Measure 11 charges
A grand jury indictment on Friday totaled 21 counts, including a mix of felony and Measure 11 charges, against Sheridan couple Kevin Edward Kemp, 41, and Shannon Danielle Kemp, 36, for their alleged sexual ...
Safe zones go to Mac council
A monthlong discussion on prohibiting camping near schools will be brought to a vote at Tuesday’s McMinnville City Council meeting, along with two other code changes aimed at public camping. The ...
Arrests & Citations: April 23, 2024
YAMHILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Kurstin Marie Coon, 42, McMinnville, April 18, driving under the influence of intoxicants, criminal driving while suspended or revoked, reckless driving, Polk County ...
Dayton High School’s renovated shop, ag areas enable district to expand career programs
Students are busy welding, repairing small engines and growing things in Dayton High School’s newly remodeled and expanded career tech area. “This is not just a building and a greenhouse, ...
Council remains split over proposed utility
McMinnville City Council remains split over a proposed stormwater utility that would add $9.50 to monthly residential bills starting early next year. At a work session Wednesday, councilors discussed ...
Cashmans respond to civil suit
In a response to a $12 million lawsuit filed by two McMinnville Police officers, Dillan and Sarah Cashman are defending their claim that the officers caused their own alleged injuries by disregarding proper ...
Mac Fire district to receive $250k in equipment from Grand Ronde
The McMinnville Fire District may soon receive approximately $250,000 worth of breathing apparatus, thanks to a donation from Grand Ronde Tribal Emergency Services. The district has been looking to purchase ...
County fire departments get wildfire grants
Seven Yamhill County fire departments received grant funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal last week aimed at providing additional staffing during wildfire season. Departments were eligible to receive ...
Whatchamacolumn: Disruptive cyberattacks come in all sizes and shapes
News of cyberattacks is so persistent that it can become white noise, distracting us from the magnitude of individual computer system assaults and catastrophic risks. NBC News, January: FBI Director Christopher ...
Sports
Valley Panthers shutout by Grackles in Round 4 action (brie
The Valley Panthers rugby team hosted the East County Grackles on April 13 at Duniway Middle School, losing 31-0 in the effort. While the score line on paper might not appear great, contextually ...
Schedules: Mac baseball clashes with last place Newberg
The Grizzlies wrapped up last week’s series against the Liberty Falcons and turn their eyes towards rival Newberg. This week’s series against the Tigers offers the Grizzlies a chance ...
Softball: Dayton downs Amity to remain second in league
Dayton put its last league loss, a 3-2 defeat to Scio on April 8, even farther in the rearview with a 10-run win over Amity on April 19. The Pirates won 14-4 in six innings, downing the Warriors ...
Baseball: McMinnville moves into league's top spot
With a 5-4 road win over Liberty on Friday, April 19, the Grizzlies move into the top spot in the Pacific Conference. The Falcons took an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, but McMinnville ...
Linfield: Men's track takes fourth, women's takes fifth
Linfield’s track and field teams joined the rest of the Northwest Conference athletes at George Fox University in Newberg on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 to determine who was the ...
Track: McMinnville, Sheridan, Willamina compete at Oregon Relays
McMinnville, Sheridan and Willamina made the trip down to Hayward Field in Eugene on April 19 and April 20 for the Oregon Relays presented by AthleticNET. Mac was the only of the three to register ...
Mac boys tennis downs Century, Forest Grove
On April 16, the McMinnville boys tennis team defeated Century 7-2 in Hillsboro. The Grizzlies swept the doubles competition, winning in straight sets each time; in the singles matches, McMinnville ...
Fair Catch Foundation comes to Yamhill Carlton
An alternate means of financial assistance for students wishing to participate in sports has come to Yamhill Carlton. The Fair Catch Foundation, a non-profit that raises money for students who ...
Linfield baseball routs George Fox 11-2
The Wildcats continued their recent trend of churning out victories with an 11-2 road win over George Fox University on April 17. With the win, Linfield moves to 16-15 overall and 9-8 in Northwest ...
Baseball: McMinnville comes from behind for walk-off win
In the second game of the series between McMinnville and Liberty on April 17, neither team found offensive success early, but ultimately it was the Grizzlies who won at Patton Middle School. Down ...
Mac's Ryan McIrvin named 6A AD of the Year
McMinnville’s Ryan McIrvin was named 6A Athletic Director of the Year by the Oregon Athletic Director Association on Monday, April 15. The award was voted on by the other athletic directors ...
Softball: McMinnville blasts Liberty in 27-run win
McMinnville stayed undefeated in league play with a 27-3 drubbing of Liberty on Wednesday, April 17. The Grizzlies move to 7-1 at home and 2-0 in Pacific Conference play, while the Falcons fall ...
McMinnville girls tennis sweeps Glencoe
McMinnville girls tennis didn’t let a rain delay dampen their fighting spirit on Thursday, April 4. The Grizzlies defeated Glencoe 9-0 to earn another Pacific Conference victory. Top to ...
Schedules: McMinnville softball enters league play against Forest Grove
McMinnville (9-4) wrapped up its non-league schedule and will jump into the Pacific Conference calendar in a road game against Forest Grove (8-5) on Tuesday, April 16 at 5 p.m. Both teams are looking ...
Softball: Yamhill Carlton overcomes errors to down 4A St. Helens
It wasn’t pretty, but the Tigers got one of their biggest wins of the year on Thursday, April 11, defeating visiting 4A St. Helens 8-7. A pair of home runs from junior third baseman Cecelia ...
Baseball: Mac falls to Century 4-1, wins series
The Grizzlies rebounded from the first two losses of league play with a 4-2 win over Sherwood on April. McMinnville carried that momentum into the series against Century, winning the first two ...
Track and Field Notebook: McMinnville comes in second at Vic
McMinnville High School hosted 10 schools from Oregon, and Camas, Washington, for the Vic Downs Mac Invite on Friday, April 12. Among them were hosts McMinnville, and fellow Yamhill County schools ...
Mac boys tennis falls to Tigers, bounces back against Tigard
On April 11 McMinnville boys tennis came up short against Newberg 5-4, a surprising result given the Grizzlies’ play against Pacific Conference opponents. The defeat marked Mac’s first ...
Schedules: After week of softball league play, 3A YC, 2A/1A Willamina atop leagues
After the first week of league play, a pair of Yamhill County softball teams leapt to the top of their districts. At 3A, Yamhill Carlton (5-3) shutout Santiam Christian and Sheridan in its first ...
Baseball: Yamhill Carlton hindered by errors, off to slow start
Yamhill Carlton baseball boss Jake McGraw was clear after the Tigers’ 11-1 defeat to league foe Taft on Friday, April 5. The team is not performing up to its own expectations, especially ...
