The McMinnville City Council adopted elements of the parks plan into the city’s comprehensive plan last week, replacing an older plan and scaling back service goals to meet realistic expectations. The council deliberated on the plan for months, considering various options to balance community needs with available resources.
McMinnville High School students have largely accepted cell phone restrictions as the school district stepped up enforcement of the policy. Phones must be put away during class but are permitted during lunch and breaks.
McMinnville Fire District added a new facility in late 2024 at 3850 S.E. Three Mile Lane in southeast McMinnville, and the move is underway. The new facility will improve the district’s emergency response capabilities.
The city of Dayton’s water restriction order ended after three weeks as reservoirs returned to normal levels. The public works department identified a leaking service line estimated at 100 to 200 gallons per hour. Repairing the line helped restore the water supply.
Dayton’s water order was lifted after a major leak was found. McMinnville-based Fackler Construction is being sued by Polk County Fire District No. 1 for $2.6 million over issues related to the construction of three fire stations.
The police chief emphasized that local authorities are not involved in federal efforts to detain immigrants. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been seen across the country arresting and detaining undocumented immigrants.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed following a 2023 plane crash in Newberg. The lawsuit involves a 20-year-old who died in the crash.
Bernards Farm, which recently celebrated 100 years of its iconic big white barn, will close March 9. Owners Marvin and Georgia Bernards said they purchased the business in 2004.
