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Mac plunges into sewer needs
The McMinnville City Council approved a 4% increase to wastewater rates to adjust for rising costs Tuesday and a $267,634 screen repair project at the Water Reclamation Facility to prevent sewage ...
HLC decision expected on Second Street church demo
Following two postponements, a decision on demolishing a Second Street church to make room for an apartment complex is expected by the Historic Landmarks Committee on Thursday. In March, the HLC held ...
Yamhill woman sues for $1.5M after mauling
A Yamhill woman is suing her neighbors for $1.5 million after she was mauled by two Cane Corso dogs on March 14. Kaylynn Gayle, a mother of two, and her husband had recently purchased their Yamhill home ...
Linfield to graduate nearly 500
Linfield University will graduate about 480 members of the Class of 2026 from its colleges of arts and sciences, business and nursing on Sunday, May 31, in ceremonies on the McMinnville campus. The commencement ...
Mac close to Parks & Rec director hire
Almost exactly a year after former Parks and Recreation Director Susan Muir retired, the city of McMinnville is closing in on a replacement. The city held panel interviews and an internal meet-and-greet ...
Along the Street: Park & Main reopens, Ground Market due
Park & Main restaurant in downtown Carlton has reopened after a brief closure for updating. The Ground purchased the eatery at the end of 2025 from Dustin and Maryfrances Wyant, who opened Park & ...
Willamina graduation planned
Seventy-four Willamina Bulldogs will walk during the graduation ceremony starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Willamina High School. The valedictorians for the Class of 2026 are Evan Gideon Loika ...
SCAN makes four arrests
On May 21, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes and Narcotics Team (SCAN) and the Newberg Dundee Police Department made four arrests last week after a surveillance operation on Hancock ...
Kids put on their hard hats to meet the crews that keep Sheridan operating
The city of Sheridan celebrated National Public Works Appreciation Week May 17-23, closing out the week with a community event at City Park on Friday, May 22. Residents of all ages were at the park to ...
Middle-schoolers present musical
McMinnville Middle School Drama, which includes students from both Duniway and Patton middle schools, will present its spring musical, “Between the Lines Jr.,” Thursday through Sunday, May ...
Board of commissioners to meet following elections, holiday
A Recology rate increase, grant funding for law books and several Health and Human Services (HHS) contract updates will go before the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners Thursday. County staff and the ...
Quirk of the Week: A street well met
“Get your own Quirk, easy installments!” If this were a cheesy commercial it wouldn’t come with “Operators standing by — order right now!” (Remember the old “late-night-TV” ...
Willamina city cleanup set Saturday
The annual citywide cleanup in Willamina kicks off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, and lasts until 12:30 p.m. The city shop will be open to accept yard debris, scrap, electronics and other refuse for city ...
Johnston and Fields reflect on victories
Kit Johnston and Jason Fields have similar opinions on many Yamhill County issues. Starting next year, they will be serving together on the Board of Commissioners. Johnston earned a second term by defeating ...
Mac PD changes schedule to improve morale, retention
The McMinnville Police Department is hoping a scheduling change will boost officer morale and help with employee retention. Chief Cord Wood presented the department’s annual budget this week, comprising ...
Mac school board has opening
McMinnville School District is seeking applicants for an opening on the school board. Board member Abbie Warmbier plans to resign in June because she is moving out of state. Applicants for the opening ...
Rural mac home dispute continued to next week
A decision on a neighbor dispute over the construction of a house on farmland west of McMinnville was postponed a week by the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners Thursday to review new evidence and allow ...
High fuel prices battering Oregon's economic forecast
Oil prices have doubled since Oregon’s top economists last met with reporters and lawmakers to discuss the state’s economic outlook, creating a “new economic reality.”
Mac finds room in budget for lifeguards, more library hours
The McMinnville Aquatic Center will maintain operating hours and the library will re-open Sundays after the budget committee voted to use funds previously earmarked for future reserves and capital projects. The ...
