Daily
McMinnville
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers and supporters celebrated Dayton Food Pantry’s new building today—board members said the facility, which includes a free clothing program, will benefit many local residents. News-Register
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A vintage feature reviews key events in Yamhill County history—ten years ago, Chalice Farms drew a documentary film crew as the state legalized recreational marijuana while city staff unveiled two design ideas to improve Alpine Avenue, and county commissioners later secured financing to potentially buy a building from the former Evergreen campus for public works. The piece also recalls landmark moments from 25 and 50 years ago that helped shape the region. News-Register
- ➤ Jeremy Moldovan-Trujillo, a McMinnville musician who loves genres like rock, country, and pop, was drawn to Celtic music a few years ago and now organizes and plays at the local Scottish Festival—bringing his heritage to the stage. News-Register
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Economist Eric Schuck in McMinnville explained how planning his daughter's wedding shows economic challenges like unusual bank rates and higher dress prices from tariffs—highlighting differences in spending on jewelry that point to a growing economic gap. News-Register
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The McMinnville Fire District will receive about $144,000 for helping with the Palisades wildfires earlier this year—Chief Reed Godfrey said. News-Register
- ➤ The MFD debuted a new centralized command center for first responders that supported smooth supervision of the Oregon International Air Show last weekend—boosting coordination during the event. News-Register
- ➤ County officials proposed removing the Yamhelas Westsider Trail — a key local asset — from the list of future transportation projects during a Board of Commissioners hearing on October 3, and residents voiced strong opposition to the late agenda addition. News-Register
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McMinnville Bluegrass Jam
7-9 p.m. — Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant — Free entry — Weekly acoustic jam welcoming all levels of bluegrass enthusiasts to join the fun.
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McMinnville Chess Club Gathering
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in some friendly chess matches at a relaxed community venue.
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McMinnville Chess Club Gathering
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mac Market — Free entry — Engage in a friendly chess club community with open play and resources for all skill levels.
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