Volume 3, Number 126
Good Morning. It’s Sunday, September 11, 2022
This could be a special season for the PHS boys and girls cross-country teams (of course, the program does have a nice history of such accomplishments). The Warriors performed exceptionally well at Saturday’s Saxon Invite in Salem while competing in races against larger schools.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Multi-use complex in Philomath starting to come together
Storage facility, industrial flex space projects about to be constructed; RV park, which will be called Tall Timber, also seeing progress
The construction of a three-level storage facility and a warehouse complex for light industrial tenants should see significant progress in the coming months if expected timelines remain in place. Developer Scott Lepman said the goal is for both of those projects to be completed in 2023. “We’re planning on building the storage facility this winter,” […]
Boys 1st, Girls 2nd in cross-country meet at Salem
Philomath’s Beckstead runner-up in girls varsity race; Candanoza 3rd individually for boys
The Philomath High School boys cross-country team took top honors and the girls finished second behind a top 5A school at Saturday’s Saxon Invite in Salem. Running in challenging conditions that included smoke and humidity at Bush Park, the Warriors were by far the smallest school at the meet. The boys took first place by […]
City councilor’s Millpond Crossing concerns on Sept. 12 meeting agenda
A close look at the Millpond Crossing housing development with a city councilor’s long list of concerns will be a topic of discussion on Monday […]
Letter: Re-elect Gomberg, a representative who has always been there for veterans
Letter to the Editor: Lincoln City resident Roger Robertson writes about Rep. David Gomberg and his record of always being there for veterans.
Fire & Rescue board’s monthly meeting coming Sept. 12
The Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors plans to meet at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201 for its monthly regular meeting. The agenda […]
New government tool shows Oregon and other states’ climate-related risks, projections
The White House has unveiled a new website intended to provide local and state governments and businesses with information about climate-driven events and data, including […]
10 ways workspaces — and office culture — have evolved
Today’s workforce looks different from how it once looked. Women made up 47% of the workforce in 2019, compared to 42% in 1979, according to […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
The smells, the tastes, the fun all return to the rodeo grounds on Sept. 11
A record number of teams will get up at the crack of dawn on Sunday, make their way down to the rodeo grounds and attempt […]
Philomath Connection bus service to see changes
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, […]
PHS struggles to finish line in 48-19 loss to 5A foe Rex Putnam
MILWAUKIE — The Philomath High School football team headed north on Friday night to face a Class 5A opponent and piled up more total yards, […]
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.
Community Calendar
• 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: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.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.
• Saturday, Sept. 17: PHS volleyball at Sisters Tournament, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 17: PHS cross-country at Northwest Classic, 11 a.m.