Volume 3, Number 184
Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Latest …
Fifteen years after the couplet brought down a beloved tree, another one comes to mind
The city has reported that the old elm in front of the library will remain safe and in fact, appears to be at the front of the line for the city’s first Heritage Tree designation
It’s been more than 15 years since the 105-foot giant sequoia at 19th and Main streets came down as work got started on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s couplet project. The sequoia had served as the community’s holiday tree for many years. The thought of the majestic tree coming down still stings for a lot […]
Law Enforcement Report: Nov. 11-17, 2022
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of Nov. 11-17.
Fire & Rescue Calls: Nov. 11-17, 2022
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of Nov. 11-17.
School district still looking for Budget Committee volunteer
The Philomath School District is seeking a community volunteer to fill one seat that remains vacant on its Budget Committee. The deadline to apply with […]
Credit union heads up fundraiser to support children’s hospitals
Oregon State Credit Union, headquartered in Corvallis with a branch in Philomath and several other communities in the Willamette Valley and central coast, is selling […]
Gun shop owners face brisk sales amid questions about Oregon’s gun control law
Firearms shops are enjoying brisk sales following the narrow approval by voters of Measure 114, which will restrict sales of some magazines and require safety […]
Where people in every state are moving to
Whether people are moving for love, work, or Manifest Destiny, America is considered one of the most mobile countries in the world. According to the […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Streetscapes construction set to begin Nov. 28
Construction noise, dust and debris is about to come to Philomath’s downtown corridor. It’s all part of the Downtown Safety and Streetscape Improvement Project, which […]
Brad’s Blog: Revisiting the steering wheel hand wave
Every once in a while when the mood strikes, I’ll offer a friendly wave to oncoming motorists. Most of the time, it’s on my weekday […]
Community Calendar
• Monday, Nov. 21: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 22: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Nov. 22: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 23: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 23: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Monday, Nov. 28: Philomath City Council Meeting, 6 p.m.