By LISA HOBBS The Historic Zoning Commission is going head-to-head with another downtown business. New York Grill?s less-than-historic wood railing caused sparks to fly at the most recent meeting. New York Grill owner Scott Garing began the installation of what was described as a ?safety rail? along the top of his business on Main Street,…

By LISA HOBBS Morrison Elementary principal Ronnie Brown is retiring at the end of this school year. His career has spanned more than 35 years of teaching drivers education, teaching academics, being a principal and coach. ?It has been a great run,? said Brown. ?I have enjoyed this profession. I?ll miss everyone at the school…

It was a packed house Friday night at Nunley Stadium when 390 seniors received their diplomas to become Warren County High School graduates. The ceremony moved quickly and was over in an hour and a half. Graduation caps weren?t the only thing to fill the air Friday night during Warren County High School graduation at…

By JAMES CLARK Filming for the movie ?Tenebrous? will take place in downtown McMinnville this Tuesday and Wednesday and there will be street closures to accommodate production. The public is invited to come and watch filming on those days. On Tuesday, Main Street will be closed beginning at 11 a.m. from Magness Library to the…

Paramedics take Brenda J. Cantrell to a waiting ambulance after her vehicle was struck head-on by a car driven by Jess P. Pease which crossed the center line. Pease told police he had just bought the car and was driving off the lot when the tire started shaking, causing the car to veer into the…

By DUANE SHERRILL Saying those offering fugitive Kinsley Fisk assistance will join him behind bars, police want information as to where the suspected rapist is hiding out and when he is slipping into town. ?We?re pretty sure people are giving him a place to stay and helping him keep from getting caught,? said McMinnville Police…

By DUANE SHERRILL An alleged burglar who lost his wallet and nearly his pants fleeing the scene of the crime left police a string of clues which have him facing a multitude of theft charges. Police say the suspect, Christopher D. Hasty, 22, dropped his wallet fleeing the scene of several auto burglaries in the…

By LISA HOBBS Will McMinnville lose another historic home to development? Without a crystal ball, the answer isn?t a positive yes, but circumstances point to yes. Attorney Dale Potter, the owner of the historic home located on Sparta Street, recently requested a rezoning change from the McMinnville Regional Planning Commission. The change request was to…

By LISA HOBBS This time breaking news is about something breaking. Those waiting to dive into the Gilley Pool will have to wait a little longer. The pool will not open this Saturday as advertised. The opening date has been pushed back to next Saturday, May 26. According to McMinnville Parks and Recreation director Carlene…

By LISA HOBBS There were no objections against, but one oops came during the annexing of property by the city of McMinnville. One land owner got his land annexed, as requested, while a county resident lost his city service when an oops was revealed during last week?s McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. There…