Parks PAC, holding out hope, looks to the future

Members of the community group supporting the $98.5 million parks and rec bond measure are holding out hope for an unlikely turnaround at the polls. Otherwise, they would like to see city leadership take ...

 

Alpine negotiations with developer expected to extend into new year

Negotiations on a development agreement for the Alpine Avenue property continue between the city of McMinnville and developers Palindrome, but the city’s goal to have a deal in place by the end of ...

 

Wineries pleased to move on from PacifiCorp lawsuit

There were no bottles of Oregon sparkling wine being popped two weeks ago following a $125 million settlement agreement with PacificCorp that allows 93 wineries to recoup some losses from their 2020 vintage. “There’s ...

 

Stopping By: A long streak of good living

Linfield professor emeritus Stanton Towner does not claim credit for the university’s 69-year streak of winning football seasons. But can it be a simple coincidence the Wildcats’ record dates ...

Holt Homes issued code violation for tree removal

West Hills developer Holt Homes has been issued a notice of code violation from the city of McMinnville stemming from the unauthorized removal of mature trees in June. On June 26, Holt workers cut down ...

Measure 114 case in state Supreme Court pits gun ownership tradition against public safety concerns

The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday questioned whether the historical presence of guns in the state could usurp the public safety concerns justifying a voter-approved law that prevents sale or transfer of magazines with more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

Aldeguer trial starts Monday

Anthony Gray Aldeguer, 67, will stand trial next week in Yamhill County Circuit Court on three cases that will be tried simultaneously at the request of the state. In total, Aldeguer faces 27 charges ...

 

Former businesswoman, Sorptimist Frances Barnes dies

Longtime McMinnville businesswoman Frances Barnes died Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Greenville, Arizona, where she had lived in recent years. She was 89. She and her husband started Mac Auto Supplies in 1966. ...

 

Salem man charged with attempted murder of law enforcement; Amity fugitive remains on the run

The Yamhill County District Attorney has charged a Salem man with three counts of attempted aggravated murder with a firearm after he allegedly shot at police vehicles during a chase Tuesday morning. A ...

 

Vintage N-R/ Memory Lane: Nov. 7, 2025

10 years ago -- The Sheridan City Council is in the process of amending city code on property damage caused by animals to cover dog waste that isn’t collected. The language drafted by staff ...

Sheridan man pleads guilty to violating protective order

On Nov. 4, Luke Jeffery Aldrich, 34, of Sheridan pleaded guilty to two counts of endangering a person protected by a restraining order and one count of fourth-degree assault stemming from a domestic abuse ...

Portland man who crashed into airport offices gets time served

After pleading no contest to first-degree criminal mischief, a Class C felony, and two counts of recklessly endangering another person, Class A misdemeanors, Jamar N. Bell, 27, of Portland was sentenced ...

 

McMinnville's Hope on the Hill serves growing demand

Nearly 40 people lined up at Hope on the Hill’s front door before the food pantry opened at 11 a.m. Tuesday. More kept arriving. By just after noon, halfway through the program’s open hours, ...

Airport board reviews lease policy, project timelines

The McMinnville Airport Commission approved a new lease policy and discussed upcoming capital projects at its meeting Tuesday. Airport Administrator John Paskell said he recently completed a Federal Aviation ...

McMinnville rec bond likely to be rejected

With most ballots counted, the McMinnville rec bond is narrowly failing at the polls.

As of press time Wednesday evening, the vote was 4,528 (50.37%) against Measure 36-237 to 4,461 (49.63%) for it.

Mac school board to meet Monday

McMinnville School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the district office, 800 N.E. Lafayette Avenue. The board will review attendance data and hear reports from Interim Superintendent Kourtney ...

Arrests & Citations: Nov. 7, 2025

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Richard Lewis Tomlinson, 52, Sheridan, Oct. 30, second-degree criminal trespass/four counts; booked into the Yamhill County Jail on $2,500 bail. Chance Patrick Orvin, ...

In brief: Gaming Expo; book sale; Willamina meetings

Gaming Expo returns Saturday Gamers of all ages are invited to the West Valley Esports and Gaming Expo on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Sheridan High School. Doors open at 11 a.m. The expo will feature over 30 ...

 

First Presbyterian Church hopes to refurbish 1897 windows

Large panels of colored glass spread a rainbow of light in the McMinnville First Presbyterian Church library and the Witherspoon meeting room. The church is hoping to refurbish the colorful windows, ...

Mac man pleads guilty to sex abuse before trial

Haidyn James Adrian, 24, of McMinnville pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree sex abuse and furnishing alcohol to a minor the day before trial was set to begin. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail ...