Matsutake mushroom permits on Siuslaw forest go on sale Sept. 8
The Siuslaw National Forest will begin selling commercial matsutake mushroom collection permits on Sept. 8, forest officials announced. Permit sales open at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Reedsport office. Once the initial sale concludes, remaining permits will be sold in person at the Reedsport and Waldport offices, which handle permit…
Business news: Remodeling firm’s staff earn national certifications
Henderer Design + Build + Remodel, a remodeling and custom home building company with its production shop in Philomath, announced that two team members have earned professional certifications from the National Association of the Remodeling…
County to offer free retailer training on alcohol, tobacco and cannabis compliance
The Benton County Health Department will hold a free compliance training Saturday, Sept. 26, for local businesses that sell alcohol, tobacco or cannabis products. The training runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the…
Oregon Health Authority approves Samaritan’s affiliation with MultiCare
Samaritan Health Services has cleared a major regulatory hurdle in its planned affiliation with Washington-based MultiCare Health System, receiving approval from the Oregon Health Authority this week. The Aug. 24 approval marks what Samaritan officials called the most significant milestone…
Wren Hill Lumber to receive $2 million federal grant for sawmill upgrades
Wren Hill Lumber, a Philomath-area sawmill operator, has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to upgrade its facility, U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced this week. The funding will allow the company to increase capacity and efficiency…
Pioneer Connect completes acquisition of Monroe Telephone Co.
Pioneer Connect, the Philomath-based telecommunications cooperative, finalized its acquisition Tuesday of Monroe Telephone Co., extending its fiber, DSL and telephone network into the Monroe area. Monroe Telephone has operated in the community since 1912 when it was established as a…
Sip and Stroll on Saturday to feature 20 tasting stops
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s Sip and Stroll returns from 3-7 p.m. Saturday and will offer 20 tasting stops at 19 locations along Main Street and Applegate Street. Chamber Executive Director Nikki Hasley said this year’s event features 20…
Dirt Road Brewing’s expansion nears finish line
Dirt Road Brewing’s expansion project along 13th and Main is entering its final stretch. Owner Chuck Cox said Wednesday that the building under construction behind the popular pub, meant to house his brewery operation, should be up and running within…
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