Volume 3, Number 139
Good Morning. It’s Wednesday, September 28, 2022
We’re getting closer and closer to the election and I’m planning to publish Q-and-A features with the candidates next month. If anyone wants to suggest any questions I should ask, let me know via email.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Philomath boys post 3-1 soccer win over Newport to remain unbeaten
Warriors extend winning streak to 9 games with Aceves, Candanoza and Ringwald scoring goals on the capable Cubs
On a windy afternoon on Philomath High’s home pitch, the Newport boys soccer team came to town in search of an upset. The Cubs had pushed Philomath to the limit during the Warriors’ state championship season in 2021 and brought a 3-1-1 record into Tuesday afternoon’s game. “If we play well, we manage Newport and […]
Inmate found dead at Benton County Jail
Cause unknown but foul play not suspected in 51-year-old woman’s death at Corvallis facility
A 51-year-old woman in custody at the Benton County Jail was found dead in a hallway on Monday, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported. BCSO reported that deputies discovered the woman unconscious in the main block hallway at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 26 and immediately performed CPR but were unsuccessful in resuscitating her. The cause of […]
Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Newport (Sept. 27, 2022)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 3-1 boys soccer win Tuesday over Newport.
Philomath comes up 1 goal short in girls soccer tilt at Newport
In a showdown between two of the top girls soccer teams in the Oregon West Conference, Newport survived to take a 1-0 victory over Philomath […]
Warriors win at North Marion in 3 sets
The Philomath High School volleyball team improved to 8-1 overall and 2-1 in the Oregon West Conference on Tuesday night with a straight-set victory at […]
Corvallis Police investigating hit and run near OSU campus
A 21-year-old Oregon State University student suffered extensive injuries on Monday evening when she was hit by a vehicle in the intersection of Northwest 26th […]
City Council meets in executive session for 2-1/2 hours
The Philomath City Council did not make any decisions or have any public discussion Monday night after coming out of a closed meeting with City […]
Death Notice: Mary ‘Heather’ Helkey (1974-2022)
Mary “Heather” Helkey, 47, died Sept. 24, 2022, at her residence in Philomath. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the […]
Tough-on-crime Oregon congressional candidate Mike Erickson handcuffed for DUI, drug charges
In ads and political mailers, Republican congressional hopeful Mike Erickson boasts of his support for police and pledges to vote against any bills that are […]
COVID-19 changed how we eat out—here are the trends that are here to stay
Restaurants had to make major adjustments when dining rooms all over the world had to shut down due to COVID-19. Between delivery services and crafty […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Backyard burning season’s start pushed back to Oct. 15
The Benton County Fire Defense Board pushed back the regular start of backyard burning season from Oct. 1 until Oct. 15, Philomath Fire & Rescue […]
PHS wins 2 in bracket play at North Marion Invite
The Philomath High School volleyball team won two matches in bracket play during Saturday’s North Marion Invitational with victories over Cottage Grove and St. Helens. […]
PHS cross-country teams sweep Cottage Grove meet
Philomath High’s roster depth went on display Saturday with both the boys and girls cross-country teams easily winning the Cottage Grove Bramble Scramble. The girls […]
Community Calendar
• Wednesday, Sept. 28: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 28: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 29: PHS girls soccer vs. North Marion, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 29: PHS boys soccer at North Marion, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 29: PHS volleyball at Sweet Home, 6 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 30: PHS football at Stayton, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 1: PHS volleyball at Mount Hood Invitational, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 1: Cider Day Saturday at Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 1: PHS cross-country at Woahink Lake Invitational, 11:45 a.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 2: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 3: Virtual Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 4: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 4: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Oct. 4: Downtown Safety & Streetscape Improvements Project Groundbreaking Ceremony, 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 4: PHS girls soccer vs. Sweet Home, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 4: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 4: PHS boys soccer at Sweet Home, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 4: PHS volleyball vs. Stayton, 6 p.m.