Volume 3, Number 83
Good Morning. It’s Friday, July 15, 2022
The multi-denominational Vacation Bible School hosted by Living Faith Community Church at the middle school had its climax event last night with a fun evening that included bouncy houses, games, ice cream and a nice spread of food. Nice job to the organizers.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Grube resigns from School Board to return to coaching
The remaining 4 members hope to fill the vacancy in less than a month
After occupying a seat on the Philomath School Board for the past three years, Anton Grube decided to take advantage of an opportunity to get back on the sideline of a high school soccer game. The move became official on Wednesday night with the School Board accepting Grube’s resignation and opening up the position to […]
Brad’s Blog: Dancing, jams and pirates upcoming at Grange Hall
Local musician Yvonne McMillan organizes events that will get started in September
The Marys River Grange Hall in Philomath will be alive with music and events beginning in September through the efforts of local musician Yvonne McMillan, who wants to offer the community opportunities to get in some country dancing and bluegrass music, and even hopes to attract folks who might want to talk like a pirate. […]
School district accepting applications to fill board vacancy
The Philomath School District needs to fill a vacant position on the School Board and invites residents to submit an application to be considered for […]
Investigators seek help in Polk County homicide case
A suspected road rage incident turned deadly on Wednesday night with the shooting death of an unidentified motorist on Highway 18 in northwestern Polk County, […]
Mount Union Stories: Alden B. Abbey (1891-1918)
Alden B. Abbey, who died at age 26 in France of measles and pneumonia while serving with the U.S. Army, Company 6, 116th Engineers, during […]
After Supreme Court decision, abortion rights are on the ballot in Oregon
Abortion rights will be on the ballot in November in a way they haven’t been in Oregon for years, with each of the three candidates […]
Millions earmarked for cooling, heating, clean air yet to benefit Oregonians
The Legislature allocated millions of dollars this February and in 2021 toward protecting thousands of Oregonians from extreme weather and smoke-filled air. But that money […]
Cities with least home inventory in Corvallis metro area
Housing has been in short supply for much of the last decade in the U.S. — though with interest rates rising and demand from buyers […]
Philomath in Photos
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Council considering options with psilocybin’s future in Philomath
Local voters may have a decision to make in November on whether or not psilocybin-related operations should be prohibited within the Philomath city limits. During […]
Lawsuit on state’s management of forestland moves to Oregon Supreme Court
Linn and 12 other counties have asked the Oregon Supreme Court to review a ruling reversing a $1.1 billion verdict in a case over the […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, July 15: Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-6 p.m.
• Saturday, July 16: First Aid-CPR-AED Class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, July 16: Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-4 p.m.
• Sunday, July 17: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, July 18: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 19: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 19: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, July 19: Philomath Finance and Administration Committee, 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 20: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 20: Brown Bag Book Club at Philomath Community Library (virtual), noon-1 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 20: Angel Ocasio at Marys River Park, 1-2 p.m.
• Thursday, July 21: Music in the Park with Ancient Ways Tashinga Marimba, 6-8 p.m.