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Mac councilors dip toes in area pools
The McMinnville City Council discussed possible refinements to the planned November recreation center bond measure last week after visiting comparable facilities. Councilors and city staff toured aquatic ...
Feds recover $200k from Taste of India restaurant on Third
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced Wednesday results from an investigation that found Taste of India I on Third Street in downtown McMinnville violated federal wage law ...
Community members raising funds for Sheridan decorations
To raise funds for new Christmas decorations in Sheridan, community members will host a spring bazaar on May 2 and 3. The free event will last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at Sheridan High School. Tolva ...
Sediment buildup adds 75k to cost of Dayton wells project
Dayton City Council approved nearly $75,000 in additional expenses for its Fisher Farms well rehabilitation project Monday after it was discovered half the wells need extra work to clear sediment buildup. The ...
Salem man resentenced to 75 months in manslaughter case following appeal
In March 2024, Javier Antonio De Jesus, 31, of Salem was found guilty at trial and sentenced to 75 months with the Department of Corrections for second-degree manslaughter, third-degree assault, DUII, ...
Survey recommends changes to historic resource designations
Following a survey of some of McMinnville’s historic resources, 27 properties are recommended to move up to the highest protection class, which could qualify them to be listed nationally as historic ...
HLC to vote on request for church demolition
The city has received 14 letters of opposition regarding a plan to replace a 1941 church on Second Street with a new 72-unit affordable apartment complex. McMinnville’s Historic Landmarks Committee ...
Quirk of the Week: Off-the-wall in Willamina
Ready to rock ‘n’ rail? Let’s head to Timbertown, USA. You’ll see what we mean … Sheridan and Dundee had, well, dan-dee, moments in this column in recent weeks. (Lafayette, ...
Pittman dies after years of community service
Ron Pittman, who was active for many years on several local boards of directors and performed other community service, died Friday, April 17, in McMinnville. He was 89. A celebration of his life will ...
Sheridan Rd. resident seeks quick solution for speeders
“Someone’s going to be killed on Sheridan Road, and it’s not going to be my fault,” Linda Harrell, Southeast Sheridan Road resident, told the Sheridan City Council during the Monday, ...
Former Mac PD detective dies
Former McMinnville Police Sgt. Terry “TJ” Ward died of cancer Saturday, April 18. He was 77. A celebration of his life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17, in the Leslie Lewis Pavillion ...
Early learning hub celebrates home visitors
Employees of agencies such as Head Start, Lutheran Family Services and A Family Place help families find resources, develop parenting skills and learn to navigate educational systems so their children ...
Growing big and strong
As their recess ended Tuesday, second-graders lined up at the gate of the Newby Elementary School playground, eager for it to open so they could reach the school’s raised bed garden. “Garden’s ...
Court Records 042226
CIVIL FILINGS Citibank, N.A. vs. Larry D. Martincek, Newberg: Renewal of $5,670.32 judgment. Discover Bank vs. Jessica L. Hansen, McMinnville: Renewal of $3,146.10 judgment. Citibank N.A. vs. Sandra ...
Trial scheduled for Mac woman charged in toddler’s death
Ashley Louise Dixon, 27, of McMinnville is scheduled to stand trial beginning Tuesday, May 5, on charges of second-degree manslaughter and others for allegedly driving under the influence of intoxicants ...
Bridge projects, contracts up for vote Thursday
A replacement bridge project south of Amity is now set to receive $3.8 million in federal funds for the construction phase. The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners will vote Thursday to amend an agreement ...
Along the Street: Century Cafe opens in BoHo Building
The Century Cafe has opened at 824 S.E. First St. in the BoHo Building. A grand opening event is planned Saturday, April 25. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. In addition to serving coffee and ...
Lafayette council addresses concerns over a letter not read into the record
Community accusations of censorship resulted in a Lafayette City Council discussion about when letters should be read into the record. During a March council meeting, Mayor Hilary Malcomson was prepared ...
Commissioners agree to sponsor loan program
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners last week reached consensus to oversee a new Oregon revolving loan program intended to spur development of workforce housing; and several local cities are interested ...
Duerfeldts honored with Lafayette community award
During an April 16 Wascher Elementary School assembly, the city of Lafayette recognized Tim and Emily Duerfeldt’s dozen years of service running the Friday food bag program at the school by presenting ...
