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Facility maintenance budget could be reduced to pay for lifeguards
McMinnville planning and public works departments were able to add roles without greatly affecting the city’s general fund through staff restructuring, but planned facility maintenance totaling $1 million may be pared back as budget meetings conclude this week.
Mac to offer full summer school thanks to late grant
For the first time in several years, McMinnville School District will be able to offer a full summer school program for students entering grades K through 8, according to Lauren Berg, director of curriculum, ...
Last look before election at what campaigns raised
Four candidates vying for two Yamhill County Board of Commissioners positions have raised more than $200,000 combined in cash and in-kind campaign contributions, while a local political action committee ...
Along the Street: Mac farmers market opens Thursday
The McMinnville Farmers Market will open Thursday, May 21, with early season produce such as leafy greens, plant starts and other items like cheese, bread and mushrooms. The market, located on Cowls Street ...
Awards recognize those who’ve made a difference
“McMinnville offers opportunities for all residents to be involved and make a positive and significant difference,” said Tom Tankersley, the 2014 Man of the Year, at this year’s Distinguished ...
Mac Police Chief: Violence ‘unacceptable’
“It is not unusual to have a large group at a fight,” McMinnville Police Chief Cord Wood said, remembering fights he’d seen in high school. “What is unusual is to have so many involved ...
Superintendent: Attendance key in creating positive school experience
As part of efforts to keep students safe and on track academically, the McMinnville School District spells out a policy prohibiting gangs and gang behavior. “Gangs which initiate, advocate, or promote ...
Stopping By: Saving a schoolhouse
After driving by the 1917 Bellevue Schoolhouse for “years and years” on their way from Tigard to the beach, Jake Wilson and Candace Morgan learned it was for sale. They had just returned from ...
What in the Yamhill: Origin of ‘Yamhill’ uncertain
Since this weekly column is called “What in the Yamhill,” it seems fitting to learn more about the name Yamhill before we uncover the story behind other landmarks. For those unfamiliar with ...
Job fair planned May 27 at Chemeketa campus
WorkSource Oregon, Goodwill Job Connection and Chemeketa Community College’s Yamhill Valley Campus will host a job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, on the Chemeketa campus, 288 N.E. ...
Rural McMinnville neighbor appeals farmland dwelling
A neighbor dispute over use of an access road has led to an appeal hearing regarding a new home on rural land west of McMinnville. Ray and Bernadine Marcom were approved by Yamhill County planning staff ...
Mac High career pathway showcase Tuesday
McMinnville High School career pathway students will put their skills and creations on display Tuesday, May 19, at the school’s annual Pathway Sale and Showcase. Students will present their capstone ...
Aquatic center could close Wednesdays without more staff
The need for lifeguard “surveillance breaks” presents a conundrum for the McMinnville Budget Committee: identify nearly $148,000 for more staffing or face closure of the aquatic center on Wednesdays. Several ...
Sheridan Fire levy on ballot
A measure to authorize a new local option levy for the Sheridan Rural Fire Protection District is on the May 19 ballot, which would set the total proposed levy rate to $1.6712 per $1,000 of assessed value. The ...
County opts for support role on growth zones
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners opted to support other jurisdictions rather than nominate its own area for federally incentivized growth. Cities and counties have until May 22 to apply for an ...
Federal reimbursement remains issue for McMinnville Fire District
The McMinnville Fire District budget passed a largely status quo budget of $32,177,168 earlier this month, despite all-time highs in billable calls and revenue. Rising personnel costs, along with a continued ...
Mac board, budget committee to meet
McMinnville School Board members will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, for a work session and then join the budget committee lay members at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, to finalize a budget proposal. Both ...
Quirk of the Week: Lafayette, beyond the leaping squid dogs
Sheridan and Willamina had their turns, as did Dundee, in recent Quirk of the Week tours. As promised, now a little love for Lafayette. (Dayton had its moment a year or so ago, with forthcoming revisits ...
County clerk launches new election dashboard
With about a week to go before the May 19 election, Yamhill County has introduced a new tool that will allow residents to track results. County Clerk Keri Hinton announced the launch of an Election Ballot ...
