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Flood Waters Bring Health Concerns

Several things to keep in mind while the water levels remain high...

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - After having the driest December in years, Oregon is facing a wet start to 2012. "We realize that rising water is a concern for many people in Yamhill County", reports Bonnie Corns, Community Health Manager.

There are simple precautions you can take stay safe during this storm. Reach out to neighbors who may need assistance, especially the elderly and people living by themself.

McMinnville`s `Drag the Gut` Cruise Event Sees Outstanding Turnout

Possibly the single best cruise night in America for a town its size...

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - This year's 'Drag the Gut' cruising event in McMinnville was absolutely fantastic and it saw a much larger turnout than last year's gathering.

The enthusiasm for custom cars of every variety is as alive as ever, based on what we saw Saturday night in 'Mac'. On hand were some of the finest cars in the Pacific Northwest.

Yamhill County Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Pills dumped down a toilet go into public water supplies; this is a chance to properly rid your home of dangerous drugs.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - On April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Bring your medications for disposal to WOW Recovery Zone/Greenlands at 2200 NE Orchard Avenue.

Linfield 3, George Fox 0: Wildcats Nudge Bruins to Clinch NWC Title, NCAA Berth

(McMinnville, Oregon) - Zach Manley and Evan Hilberg combined to shut out the George Fox University Bruins and the fifth-ranked Linfield College Wildcats made the most of four hits for a 3-0 victory Saturday afternoon here at Roy Helser Field, sewing up the Northwest Conference baseball championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III National Tournament.

Spring Fling Mom`s Shopping Spree in Historic Downtown McMinnville

McMinnville Downtown Association presents the Annual Downtown Spring Fling - Mom's Shopping Spree and Gift Certificate Raffle.

(McMinnville, Oregon) - In conjunction with Linfield College Mom’s Weekend, downtown McMinnville businesses are offering great mom's specials, exclusive previews, trunk shows and drawings. The McMinnville Downtown Association would like to thank you for shopping downtown by giving you a chance to win a $50 Downtown Gift Certificate.

Linfield Gallery Hosts First Northwest Showing of Abu Ghraib Exhibit

The exhibit runs through April 30.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - Saturday marks the opening reception of a remarkable Linfield Gallery exhibit featuring portraits and words of former Abu Ghraib detainees.

The portraits are charged with emotion, politically provocative, and in light of current events in the Middle East, incredibly relevant.

(UPDATE) Police Seek Suspect in McMinnville Shooting

From statements given to investigators it appears as though the suspect knew the victim and this is not a random act.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - McMinnville Police say a man was shot last night at the Circle K convenience store located at 840 NE 3rd Street.

Officers responded to the scene at 6:38 p.m. and located a Hispanic man, identified as 36-year old Javier Vage Jr. of Salem, who had been shot in the hand and leg.

National Project Leads to Dramatic Reduction in Food Waste at Linfield College

(McMinnville, Oregon) - Colleges like to talk about going green, but dining hall waste leaves some budget columns in the red. Linfield is working to change that. A lot of food that ends up on college campuses is grown, transported, prepared — and thrown out.

A tracking study at Linfield College, part of a pilot project at eight U.S. schools, has led to a dramatic reduction in kitchen food waste. Employees at participating schools reduced the amount of food going to the landfill by about one third, simply by tracking and monitoring waste before it even makes it onto the students’ trays.

Calendar Events for Thanksgiving Week 2010

(SALEM, Oregon) - Thanksgiving week includes events at the Salem Public Library, and open mic and poetry night at the Cafe Noir and the Annual Santa’s Parade in Downtown McMinnville

McMinnville High School Campuses Burglarized - One Suspect Arrested

Vandalism and burglary are two of many pending offenses.

(McMinnville, Oregon) - McMinnville Officers responded to burglary reports at McMinnville High School at 615 NE Evans Street and the Media, Arts, and Communication Academy (MACA) at 1330 NE Cowls Street early this morning.

Surveillance video indicated the burglaries were committed by two males and that they started at 0200 this morning.