Column: Finding fun, familiarity and fellowship at the Frolic
Brad Fuqua reflects on 11 years covering the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo from early interviews to this year’s 73rd annual event.
Three Things: Student board rep, Daxbot vandalism, PCS’s busy week
A new student board rep is sworn in, Philomath-based Daxbot’s robots face vandalism in California, and Philomath Community Services reports a record-busy week.
Three Things: Remembering Dale Collins, Main Street crosswalk plans and coffee spot along I-5
The readerboard at Dale Collins Park, tucked into downtown Philomath at Applegate and 15th, reads “City of Volunteers — Dale Collins Park.” In a photo taken when it was dedicated in 2013, Dale stands off…
Letter: Philomath Fire and Rescue thanks community for levy support
Letter to the Editor: Philomath Fire and Rescue Chief Chancy Ferguson thanks community members for voting yes on the five-year local option levy.
Letter: Donors, businesses step up for Philomath senior celebration
Letter to the Editor: A Philomath resident thanks the many businesses and individuals who contributed to this year’s senior all-night party celebration.
Three Things: Fridays on 13th, peace poles and kinetic glory
The idea of turning a downtown block into a summertime gathering spot took a few more steps forward at a May 27 Philomath City Council special meeting where councilors dug into the details of “Fridays on 13th Street.” The concept,…
PSSS column: Review of May happenings and preview of June offerings
Our Philomath Sensational Senior Society has been growing and flourishing of late. At our May 5 crafting session at Maxtivity, we had the largest group to date, enjoying a great time learning the art of quilling, led by the accomplished…
Three Things: Thirty years on the job, quilt not needed and flags for the fallen
Try to name something you’ve done for 30 straight years. Not a hobby. Not a relationship. A job. Same employer, same town, showing up. That’s what Eric Nittka has done for the city of Philomath, and on Monday night the…
Letter: McMorran urges ‘yes vote’ on fire levy, backs Malone for commission
To the Editor: With election day right around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to encourage Philomath residents to exercise their civic duty — and vote! There are a lot of important decisions on this year’s primary ballot,…
Letter: Enjoy Evergreen Hill’s beauty while you can
To the Editor: For close to 40 years, Mr. McFarlane has owned and cared for Evergreen Hill, a Philomath landmark, located just southwest of town between Evergreen Road and Grange Hall Road. The 150-acre property has recently been sold and…
Three Things: Firefighter camp, a $100M lawsuit and a Dizzy Hen nod
Three Things: A firefighter STEM camp coming to Philomath, a $100M wrongful death lawsuit and a Dizzy Hen statewide nod.
Letter: Flinn the most qualified for circuit court judge
Letter to the Editor: Corvallis attorney John Barlow, a former longtime Philomath resident, endorses Mike Flinn for Benton County Circuit Court judge, citing his courtroom experience in the first contested race in 20 years.
Letter: Thanks for the ballot rundown — and a pitch for support
Letter to the Editor: Philomath reader thanks the News for its May 19 ballot coverage and encourages neighbors to subscribe to support local journalism.
PSSS column: Set a reminder — join us first and second Tuesdays
We are living in a fast-paced world where everything we need or want to do is at our fingertips. We no longer get to ponder and think something through. If we pause, we have already missed out. So, we have…
Three Things: Downtown parking, ballot measure and speed radar signs
Philomath’s downtown parking debate, the fire district’s May ballot levy pitch and new speed radar signs and a city park readerboard upgrade.
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