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Football Roundup: Grizzlies never trail in opener, beat Beaverton 34-22
(Updated Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6:15 p.m.) McMinnville 34 Beaverton 22 The No. 19-ranked Grizzlies (1-0) opened the season on the right foot Friday at Wortman Stadium, coming away with an opening-night ...
Planning Commission recommends larger sign limits ahead of election
Large political signs that draw frequent complaints during election season could soon be officially allowed in Yamhill County, following a recommendation from the planning commission last Thursday. Current ...
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.
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 ...
Along the Street: Young Life opens expanded building
Before noticing the expanded recreation and social center, dozens of McMinnville High School students who poured into the Young Life Center at 535 N.E. 14th St. Wednesday, Sept. 2, focused on a herd of ...
Photo Gallery: Creative bounty
Exhibit offers sneak peek of works to be featured in upcoming Art Harvest tour
Updated: Police seek info about downtown shooting
[Updated 9/4] McMinnville Police Capt. Scott Fessler told the News-Register Friday that the investigation into the downtown shooting continues as detectives work to identify all people ...
Sheridan revamping Southside Park
Primarily used for its fishing pond in the past, Sheridan city officials hope that continued improvements will lead to more community activities at Southside Park, located between Highway 18 and Federal ...
Quirk of the Week: A restroom break
Local toilet facilities are flush with mildly irreverent humor Yes, near the end of our third year, we’re going there. Quirk goes to the restroom — could not hold it anymore. In one sense, ...
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. ...
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 ...
Library book sale Saturday
Friends of the McMinnville Public Library will hold its bimonthly book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in the Carnegie Room and on the front patio of the library. Adult books will be sold ...
Carlton Crush features grape stomping contest
Competitors will get up close and personal with wine grapes Saturday during the annual Carlton Crush festival. Crush, in its second year back after a two-year hiatus, will run from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, ...
Court Records: Sept. 9, 2026
CIVIL FILINGS Asset Systems Inc. vs. Sharie L. Thexton and Brian W. Thexton: Renewal of $7,812.10 judgment. Midland Credit Management, Inc. vs. James A. Vander Meide: Granted $1,703.99 judgment. Rivermark ...
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 ...
Zoning rules for transportation facilities headed back to planning commission
A years-long discussion of rules regarding transportation facilities in Yamhill County is headed back to where it started following the board of commissioners’ latest discussion. Draft rules making ...
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 ...
Races set for local council elections
Barring a write-in campaign, two of the three races for McMinnville City Council positions have been decided. Incumbent Zack Geary in Ward 2 and Abigail Neilan in Ward 1 are running unopposed in the November ...
Message from a ‘Cabaret’
“Cabaret,” which opens Friday, Sept. 4, at Gallery Theater, is about “people being targeted for their differences,” said director Seth Renne. The musical is set in the years around ...
