Volume 3, Number 78

Good Morning. It’s Sunday, July 10, 2022

The Frolic wrapped up last night with the final rodeo performance and the dance. It was quite a Saturday with a lot going on. I’m planning to write a wrap-up story on the Frolic and a feature story on the car show, plus a couple of photo galleries for you to look through. If you haven’t seen the fireworks video, check it out.

Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor


The Latest …

Longtime volunteers earn ride as grand marshals in Frolic parade

Dale Collins and Tom Wright have contributed to Philomath in many ways through the years

Riding in a 1965 Ford Mustang convertible, 77-year-old Dale Collins and 84-year-old Tom Wright relaxed while taking in the sights and sounds as the grand marshals of Saturday morning’s Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Grand Parade. In a community that’s often referred to as the “City of Volunteers,” Collins and Wright have earned a reputation for […]

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Gallery: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Grand Parade (July 9, 2022)

A collection of photos from the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Grand Parade on July 9.

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Lions Club’s annual book sale coming July 14-16

Three-day event to take place at rodeo grounds serves as biggest fundraiser of the year for the organization

The Philomath Lions Club’s three-day book sale returns to the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Grounds at Skirvin Park July 14-16. The sale runs from noon-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Items are typically priced from 75 cents to $2 and for those looking for even better deals, Saturday’s session features the $4 […]

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State lab detects fourth case of bird flu in backyard flock

State officials say that bird flu remains a threat in Oregon, especially to backyard flocks, with confirmation of a fourth infected flock this week. The […]

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One-hit wonders of the 1970s

The 1970s was a huge decade for music. From the emergence of a more layered rock scene to the birth of hip-hop to the development […]

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Philomath in Photos

SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2022: The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Grand Parade. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

In Case You Missed It …

Video: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Fireworks Show 2022

Aerial shots from the July 8, 2022, fireworks display at the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo

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Pair of PHS students find they have an eye for poster design

The posters are now showing up all around town — the big, red chili with “2022” in white lettering, the use of an artistic font […]

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Vehicle crashes off Iris Circle on curve near Columbine Drive

A motorist traveling on Iris Circle northwest of Philomath left the road and crashed Thursday afternoon, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. The local fire department […]

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Community Calendar

• Sunday, July 10: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, July 11: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, July 11: Philomath City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, July 11: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 13: Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families at the Library, 10:45 a.m.
• Thursday, July 14: Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-6 p.m.
• Thursday, July 14: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5 p.m.