Volume 3, Number 125
Good Morning. It’s Saturday, September 10, 2022
For those following the Philomath Fire & Rescue story, an update was posted on the story that went online Thursday. More news on those developments should be coming Monday after the fire district board meets. Have a great Saturday and stay hungry until the chili cook-off on Sunday.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Philomath Connection bus service to see changes
No more gaps in weekday runs but driver shortage leads to suspension of Saturday service
The public transportation system that serves local residents through Philomath Connection bus routes will be suspending its Saturday runs, the Corvallis Transit System announced. However, the bus service in Philomath also received good news with an expansion of its weekday schedule to fill in gaps that in the past have kept commuters waiting. “It’s kind […]
PHS struggles to finish line in 48-19 loss to 5A foe Rex Putnam
The Warriors outgained the opponent in total yards and led in other key statistical categories but penalties, turnovers and fatigue were too much to overcome
MILWAUKIE — The Philomath High School football team headed north on Friday night to face a Class 5A opponent and piled up more total yards, had a significant advantage in first downs and dominated time of possession. But the Warriors lost the game to Rex Putnam by a score of 48-19. So what gives? Penalties, […]
Gallery: PHS football at Rex Putnam (Sept. 9, 2022)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 48-19 football loss on Friday at Rex Putnam in Milwaukie.
Philomath Museum unveils new exhibit of Zettler’s work
A new exhibit entitled “Vince Zettler’s 50 Year Retrospective” opened Friday at Philomath Museum and will remain available to view through Oct. 22 in the […]
Oregon Gov. Brown, fire officials warn of increased fire danger this weekend
Hot, dry weather and high winds will make the next few days especially dangerous for wildfires, Gov. Kate Brown and state fire officials warned during […]
Your guide to the Bill of Rights and other constitutional amendments
For more than a decade following the Revolutionary War, America was governed by the Articles of Confederation, which provided for only a weak and minimal […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Fire district board, fire chief ‘to work through employment issues’
The Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors came out of a 32-minute closed meeting on Thursday afternoon and unanimously passed a motion to delegate […]
National Weather Service issues red flag warning
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for east slopes of the Oregon Coast Range region, which includes Philomath. The warning begins at […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, Sept. 10: PHS cross-country at Saxon Invite, 9 a.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 11: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 11: Public Safety Chili Cook-Off, 2-6 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 12: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 12: Philomath City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 12: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 13: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 13: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 14: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 14: Philomath Public Works Committee Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 14: Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 15: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, noon
• Thursday, Sept. 15: PHS boys soccer vs. Estacada, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 15: PHS girls soccer at Estacada, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 15: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 16: PHS football vs. Cottage Grove, 7 p.m.