2012 Olympic Medal Tracker

Hey everyone! Keep track of the USA 2012 Olympic Medal count by stopping by often and checking out the tally below.

 
For complete coverage of all the London 2012 Summer Olympics, check out NBC Olympics for coverage of virtually every event. Or simply tune into NBC News Channel 8 for live TV coverage of the events.

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Turkey Rama is in Full Swing!

If you've been in downtown McMinnville, anywhere around 3rd street over the last 24 hours, you have no doubt noticed all the hard work and fuss being put into this year's Turkey Rama. With many streets being closed off for the street fair, OMI's (Oregon Mutual Insurance's) parking lot being turned into a short term carnival until Sunday afternoon, and the July 14th Classic Car Auto Show, there's going to be plenty to do in McMinnville over the next four days (July 
11-14).

Carnival rides will open at 3 pm for the kick-off of Turkey Rama this Thursday.Rides will be open from 3 to 10 p.m, with a gondola-style Ferris wheel, the Vertigo swing called the Fireball and other thrill rides. All day Thursday rides will be just $2. Wristbands and other discounts will be offered daily at the carnival running through Sunday.

Also, it should be noted that the weekly farmers’ market on Thursday will go on from 1 to 6 p.m., as usual.

The North Valley Cruise-In is scheduled for Saturday the 14th, which has become a summer staple of the McMinnville area over the years. Starting at 8 am and concluding at 3 pm, people will be able to admire the stunningly restored vehicles and even be able to meet the owners.

The second annual Mac SummerFest Parade will be occurring at the very end of the North Valley Cruisers, Saturday, July 14 at 5:30 pm. For a complete look at the Parade, and route, just click on the link to the left, or Google search the parade route.

For more information about any of the festivities, visit the News Registers article here.

Check out HIGH FLYERS Basketball, TONIGHT!

If anyone is looking for something to do this evening in or around McMinnville, 

come check out the first home game of the season for the YAMHILL HIGH 

FLYERS! The HIGH FLYERS have a rosters full of players from the University of 

Oregon, Hawaii, Cornell, Brown and many more!! The game is at Ted Wilson 

Gymnasium on Linfield's campus. Tickets are $8 at the door and tip-off is at 7:15!!!

5 Things to do While Visiting McMinnville, Oregon

If your coming to McMinnville for the weekend and are wondering what's there to do in such a small city? Well, look no further! This list spans from one end of McMinnville to the other, all while being able to relax in the <i>Heart of Oregon Wine Country</i>!

1. Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Evergreen's campus has literally everything an aviation buff could ever want to see. Will two full hangers of planes and space equipment, it features the legendary Spruce Goose, a Titan II rocket, an IMAX theater and even a water park!

2. Take a wine tasting tour in Historic Downtown Third Street. Offered most weekends. With so many tasting rooms with in walking distance from one another, you might not have enough time to visit the next attraction on the list.

3. Visit the Roof Top Bar at McMenamins Hotel Oregon. Offering a 360 degree view of the surrounding valley, this vista isn't to be missed. This local hot spot offers two convenient Happy Hours, one form 3-6 PM, and 10 PM - Close (which is between 12 AM and 2 AM depending on the day.) They offer cheap burgers and fries, along with cheaper Micro-Brews from McMenamins.

4. Grab a bite to eat at any of Third Streets many award-winning eateries. Thistle, La Ramba, Bistro Maison, The Community Plate and many, many more line Third Street. Often written about in the New York Times, these small kitchens use local veggies and meat.

5. Check out the new Granary District. Featuring food carts, an indoor marketplace, specialty shops, bakery and even a spa. The Granary District has something for everyone! On the weekends the Public Market is open. With rows of vendors full of unique goods, its hard not to leave without a bag full of goodies!

Free Local TV Stations

Local Live TV

Hey everyone, just wanted to post our live TV links for stations in the Portland Metro Area. Most TV stations show their newscast free of charge! Check them out!

McMinnville is apart of the the Greater Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area). The Portland metro area has 4 TV stations that broadcast their local newscasts free of charge. Checkout all the links below. For a schedule of Newscast times, visit the links below the live streams labeled "TV SCHEDULE".

PLEASE NOTE- These channels only show their LOCAL NEWS. No national news or any other TV shows are shown.

KGW News Channel 8 (NBC)

• Live Stream
• TV Schedule

KOIN Local 6 (CBS)

• Live Stream
• TV Schedule

KATU Channel 2 (ABC)

• Live Stream
• TV Schedule

KPTV Channel 12 (FOX)

• Live Stream
• TV Schedule

Hey everyone! Look below at the F-15. It's a live pic out at Evergreen Aviation. The picture will update every time you refresh your browser! So check back often to see this awesome LIVE weather cam in McMinnville!

747 landing McMinnville, Oregon

This video shows how McMinnville Municipal Airport can handle a HUGE 747! This 747 eventually is hoisted by crane on to the top of Evergreen Aviation's Wings and Waves water park.

If you want to check out the water park, check out the Wings & Waves website, or take a drive on  E. Highway 18 and turn on  NE Cumulus Ave all follow to the two hanger Museum, IMAX and the water park.