T-DOT To Reconfigure Busy Downtown McMinnville Intersection
T-DOT will help reconfigure the intersection of Main Street and Chancery Street in McMinnville to improve traffic flow and safety for large vehicles. Public Works Director Lyndon Bussell said the project addresses a current lane configuration. Bussell said the adjustment aims to prevent accidents and collisions. “The left lane actually has to go a little […]
McMinnville Board Enacts Temporary Data Center Moratorium
The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed a temporary moratorium on data centers and high-density computing facilities Tuesday on final reading. The move allows the city time to develop specific land use and noise regulations as a company has expressed interest in building a center. Community Development Director Sean Garrett said the city will […]
McMinnville Board Unanimously Approves Center Moratorium
The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on data centers Wednesday following more than 90 minutes of citizen comment. The decision allows the city time to study the infrastructure, environmental, and noise impacts of such facilities. Planning Director Sean Garrett said the city chose a moratorium over an outright ban […]
McMinnville Budget Allocates Park And Stormwater Funding
The McMinnville Board of Aldermen approved the city budget Tuesday with new dedicated funding for stormwater projects and playground improvements. Alderman Keri Morton said the city should establish a specific funding source for the stormwater coordinator to manage local infrastructure needs. Morton said the board previously discussed using savings from a vacant salary to bolster […]
McMinnville Museum Has 24 Months For Fund Raising Effort
The McMinnville Children’s Museum is planning to establish a permanent home at the former Powermatic Factory site to create a new center focused on science, technology, engineering, art and math. McMinnville Children’s Museum President and Founder Lindsay Powell said the organization is currently under a 24-month contract with the McGee family to raise the necessary […]
Gilley Pool Staff Prepares For Official Summer Opening
As fans of fair weather wait for it to warm up, staff at Gilley Pool in McMinnville have been working diligently to prepare for the pool’s summer opening. McMinnville Wellness and Aquatics Coordinator Katie Smartt said the pool provides a family-friendly atmosphere and a refreshing spot to cool off all summer long. “She’s my girl, […]
Bell Said More To Be Done To Keep McMinnville VA Clinic
Warren County Executive Terry Bell said the Department of Veterans Affairs will take over operations of the McMinnvillle VA Clinic. Bell said the news means the facility can ensure local veterans maintain access to healthcare. Federal officials halted a scheduled closure that was set to take effect at the end of May. “I’m really excited […]
Scottish Preacher Launches All-Male Ministry In McMinnville
McMinnville Minister Eddie Scott launching a new ministry to empower men to discover their spiritual identity and fulfill their purpose through faith. Scott said he recognized a significant need for modern men to understand who they are while using religion as they key. Scott said his motivation stems from his own lived experience observing the […]
McMinnville VA Clinic To Remain Open, Reversing Fed Decision
The McMinnville VA clinic will remain open following discussions between federal lawmakers and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Congressman Scott DesJarlais said the decision came in coordination with VA Secretary Doug Collins. The facility was previously scheduled to close on May 31 due to staffing challenges and a lack of providers in the area. Veterans […]
Police Say Leaving Children In Cars A Criminal Offense
This week’s death of a Monterey infant serves as a reminder of how dangerous leaving children unattended in parked vehicles can be. McMinnville Detective Sergeant Katelyn Neal said children should never be left alone and unsupervised in a parked car. Neal said parents can get distracted, or underestimate the amount of time they will be […]
