McMinnville NewsLocal news for McMinnville, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.New turkey in town- July 11, 2008 With music on every block, activities in several locations around town, and local merchants and organizations leading the show, Turkey Rama promises to be better than ever this year.http://www.topix.net/city/mcminnville-or/2008/07/new-turkey-in-town?fromrss=1 New tennis courts a big hit on Cowls- July 11, 2008 As the temperature hovered in the 90s Tuesday, the new Cowls Street tennis courts shimmered in the bright afternoon sunshine.http://www.topix.net/city/mcminnville-or/2008/07/new-tennis-courts-a-big-hit-on-cowls?from... Carlton bar scraps nude plans- July 10, 2008 A "For Rent" sign hangs on the side of the Round House Bar & Grill - although it's a bit hard to see, since you have to look through the cyclone fence that neighboring businessmen erected in April after bar ...http://www.topix.net/city/mcminnville-or/2008/07/carlton-bar-scraps-nude-plans?fromrss=1 Mac trooper helps rescue surfer- July 10, 2008 Doug Shugart has driven up on many horrific scenes as an Oregon State Police trooper.http://www.topix.net/city/mcminnville-or/2008/07/mac-trooper-helps-rescue-surfer?fromrss=1 Two-night motorports affair slated for weekend- July 10, 2008 Last summer, Yamhill County Fairgrounds Manager Al Westhoff arranged for a day of metal-crunching monster truck action, figuring it might draw a crowd of around 1,800. Organizers were stunned, however, by a ...http://www.topix.net/city/mcminnville-or/2008/07/two-night-motorports-affair-slated-for-we... LUBA refers vesting to circuit court- July 9, 2008 Yamhill County contends that vesting rulings issued under Measure 49 are not land-use, and on that question, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals agrees.http://www.topix.net/city/mcminnville-or/2008/07/luba-refers-vesting-to-circuit-court?from... Artists lured by lavender- July 9, 2008 Artists are being drawn to the lavender fields around Yamhill County as if they were honeybees seeking nectar.http://www.topix.net/city/mcminnville-or/2008/07/artists-lured-by-lavender?fromrss=1 Fire victim can bank on friends- July 9, 2008 Arson victim Krista Wiegel underwent her first surgery Saturday since fire severely burned 80 percent of her body and left her in critical condition.http://www.topix.net/city/mcminnville-or/2008/07/fire-victim-can-bank-on-friends?fromrss=1 Man Arrested After Fire Burns Girlfriend- July 8, 2008 A McMinnville man nearly killed his girlfriend when he set their home on fire Wednesday, police said.http://www.topix.net/city/mcminnville-or/2008/07/man-arrested-after-fire-burns-girlfriend?... Fircrest under construction- July 7, 2008 Fircrest Assisted Care and Alzheimer's Residence, a $7.5 million project, is under construction at 213 N.E. Fircrest Drive, off Cumulus Avenue in McMinnville.http://www.topix.net/city/mcminnville-or/2008/07/fircrest-under-construction?fromrss=1 |