Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, McMinnville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NorthWest Senior and Disability Services is hosting open houses at meal sites for adults 60+ in McMinnville, Sheridan and Newberg. The free events celebrate nutrition, connection and healthy aging with meals, games and time to interact on Wed, Dec. 17 (McMinnville), Thu, Dec. 18 (Newberg) and Wed, Jan. 12 (Sheridan). News-Register
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The McMinnville School Board unanimously named Dr. Kourtney Ferrua as superintendent on Tuesday night after replacing Debbie Brockett — whose leadership lost staff support. Ferrua, a respected local educator with strong credentials, will build collaboration in schools. News-Register
- ➤ Willamina Middle School principal and special education director Mike Hughes died suddenly on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at his home in Willamina. The district is covering his duties, offering extra counseling (for students and staff) and has rescheduled some athletic events. News-Register
- ➤ Three McMinnville schools were removed from the state watch list after showing steady progress (since the pandemic). Education officials said the move reflects the schools' commitment to improving student achievement. News-Register
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McMinnville Wonderland Brew Fest
12-6 p.m. — The Bitter Monk — Admission includes 5 taster tokens — Celebrate seasonal beers and ciders with live music and local artisan treats.
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New Year's Eve Bash with DTW
9 PM – 3 AM — McMenamins Hotel Oregon — $23 — Celebrate the New Year with a dynamic horn band delivering vibrant Jazz, Funk, R&B, and Swing tunes.
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Starfinder RPG Game Night
5-9 p.m. — Mana Cloud, Geek Boutique & Gaming Store — Free to play — Venture into the cosmos in this ongoing sci-fantasy campaign with a new crew of adventurers.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.
~ Jim Rohn
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