Volume 3, Number 48
Good Morning. It’s Sunday, June 5, 2022
The farmers’ market opens for the summer season today with an 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. run time in the library parking lot. Hopefully the rain won’t be so bad and folks will get out there to pick up veggies, fruit and whatever other treasures that can be found.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Philomath fire chief talks about new strategy with Wren substation
Both the union and volunteer association have concerns with those plans while at the same time, a new agreement with Hoskins-Kings Valley is on the horizon
Not far off Highway 20 west of Philomath, a small, rural fire station sits on Wren Road. The aging structure carries the name of a longtime firefighter from that particular part of the county who passed away more than 20 years ago. A cargo container can be seen nearby and off to the side and […]
Parents of children with severe disabilities press Legislature for change in caregiving system
A group of parents with severely disabled children wants the state to continue to pay them as caregivers when the federal public health emergency ends. […]
COVID spreads in Oregon but state has fewer severe cases and low vaccination demand
COVID continues to sicken hundreds of people every day in Oregon, though fewer people need intensive care, according to the Oregon Health Authority. “Unlike every […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Dax ups its delivery game with launch of online portal
The latest innovation from the minds behind Dax, the cute little delivery robot that has become a common site around Philomath, creates promise for a […]
Class of 2022 parade through town coming June 10
The community will have an opportunity to celebrate with Philomath High’s Class of 2022 seniors on Friday, June 10, with a parade through town as […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, June 3-Sunday, June 5: Timber Framers Guild’s WestFest
• Saturday, June 4: KidsBuild at WestFest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Sunday, June 5: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 7: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 7: Performing Arts Concert, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 8: PHS Honors Convocation, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, June 9: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5 p.m.
