Volume 3, Number 108
Good Morning. It’s Friday, August 19, 2022
The Latest …
School Board listens to opposition about a book at middle school library
Two parents describe graphic novel as inappropriate and pornographic and question the district’s process for what books are made available to students
Two parents with children in the local school district approached the School Board on Thursday night to oppose the availability of a book that they described as inappropriate and pornographic. They’re also wondering, if that title is available, what else might be within reach of local students? The topic came up at Thursday night’s Philomath […]
Remains of missing Eugene man found in the Willamette River
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday pulled the remains of a 36-year-old Eugene man who had gone missing in May from the Willamette River, […]
Organizations team up to give away $10,000 in gift cards at Aug. 28 farmers’ market
It’s On Us, a volunteer project of the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Food Action Team, and Philomath Farmers’ Market announced this week a collaboration to give […]
Mount Union Stories: Martha Mulkey (18458-1923)
Martha Mulkey, who came to Oregon as a child with her family in the early 1850s, died at age 78 in the spring of 1923.
Letter: The AR-15 is the Second Amendment
Letter to the Editor: The AR-15 is a common-use, civilian rifle. This is the very spirit of the Second Amendment. The attempt to legislate a […]
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice seeking volunteers
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in Albany is seeking volunteers to provide support to patients and their families. Hospice volunteers step in when the caregiver — often […]
Oregon identifies first pediatric case of monkeypox as outbreak spreads
The newest infection of monkeypox in Oregon involves a child, marking the first pediatric case in the state. Oregon Health Authority officials said Wednesday the […]
Commission likely to fire head of Oregon public defense agency
The state commission overseeing Oregon’s public defense agency is likely to fire the divisive lawyer in charge of the department on Thursday, barely a week […]
10 terms to know about diversity, equity, and inclusion workplace policies
Increasing awareness of systemic and social inequities has spurred many Americans to take a hard look at the deeply rooted causes of discrimination and bias […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Local firefighters knock down sizable wildfire
With conditions just right on Wednesday for a wildfire to break out, eight Benton County fire agencies were dispatched to an area east of Blodgett […]
Worker reportedly suffers serious injuries in logging accident
A male logger in his 50s suffered serious injuries Wednesday morning west of Philomath after he was struck in the head by a falling limb […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, Aug. 19: Cardwell Hill Cellars Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 20: First Aid-CPR-AED Class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 20: Music at Willamette Grange, 7-8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 21: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 22: PHS Senior Registration, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 23: PHS Junior Registration, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 23: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 23: Bias Response Focus Groups, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 23: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Aug. 23: Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 24: Philomath Middle School Registration, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 24: PHS Sophomore Registration, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 24: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 24: Public Art Ad Hoc Committee Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 25: PHS Freshman Registration, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 25: PHS Girls Soccer Jamboree, 2:15 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 25: PHS Boys Soccer Jamboree, 3 p.m.