Volume 3, Number 155
Good Morning. It’s Sunday, October 16, 2022
My family had a fun time Saturday at the open house and health fair down at the local fire station. I’ve been to that event many times and it was great to see it return. My 4-year-old loved it all but I think spraying the fire hose was his favorite activity. My 2-year-old wasn’t too sure about everything going on but he loved the dogs and the donuts.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Gallery: Philomath Fire & Rescue Open House and Strengthening Rural Families Health Fair (Oct. 15, 2022)
Community members of all ages came out on Saturday for the Philomath Fire & Rescue Open House and Strengthening Rural Families Health Fair at Station 201. Fire engine rides, spraying a fire hose and watching a burn demonstration are just a few examples of the activities that were staged. It was the first open house/health fair at the fire station since 2019.
Grimmer’s 4th straight hat trick leads PHS girls to soccer win
Warriors step out of the conference for a 4-1 Saturday morning victory on the road over Junction City
Philomath High’s Kamilla Grimmer is in a groove in front of the opponent’s soccer goal. For the fourth straight game, the Warriors junior recorded a hat trick — this time in Philomath’s 4-1 victory on Saturday morning at Junction City. The Warriors (8-3) extended their winning streak to five straight with the nonconference victory. “We […]
Philomath’s cross-country boys dominate Country Fair Classic
Warriors finish 1-2-3 with Hernandez, Candanoza and Pausch and place 6 among the top 8
The Philomath High School boys cross-country placed six runners among the top eight in a dominating performance that easily won the Country Fair Classic on Saturday. Senior Ben Hernandez ran his fourth sub-17-minute race of the season and was the individual winner of the meet, which was staged at the Oregon Country Fairgrounds near Veneta. […]
Benton County included in air quality advisory
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have issued an air quality advisory for an area that includes Benton County […]
COVID-19 bivalent booster event coming on Oct. 21
The Benton County Health Department announced plans for a community vaccination event on Friday, Oct. 21, in Philomath. Only the COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine will […]
Casino Night fundraiser for veterans organizations coming Oct. 22
A Casino Night serving as a fundraiser for three organizations will be staged on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Corvallis Elks Lodge, organizers announced. The […]
Mount Union Stories: Melinda Ross (1821-1890)
Malinda Ross, wife of Geo. W. Ross, died at her home in Philomath, Oregon, April 12th, 1890, aged 70 years, 3 months and three days.
Letter: Vote Kughn to bring new voice to justice system decisions
To the Editor: The Benton County Board of Commissioners is trying to improve the county justice system with its new Justice System Improvement Program. I […]
Letter: We are fortunate to have David Gomberg as our representative
To the Editor: I’ve read with bemusement the several recent letters supporting a candidate running to take the seat of our incumbent state representative, David […]
Biden works campaign phones, touts record, expresses optimism in Portland
With control of the Oregon governorship and three congressional districts at stake, President Joe Biden visited Portland this weekend to convince Oregonians that his administration’s […]
Oregon has 62 school districts with slow internet — here are the 10 slowest
Access to high-speed internet in schools has come a long way in the last decade. In 2013, 70% of U.S. schools lacked an internet connection […]
Philomath in Photos
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Brad’s Blog: Betting on himself to make it big in photography
Roughly six months after Logan Hannigan-Downs took the diploma walk at Philomath High School, this young man approached me about the possibility of shooting photos […]
PHS scores on improbable play at end of a long night against Marist
The prospects for putting points on the Clemens Field scoreboard Friday night were not looking good for Philomath as time slipped away on a running […]
Obituary: Justin Lee Sawtelle (1975-2022)
Justin Sawtelle, 47, formerly from Philomath, died October 8, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. He was born to Phillip Sawtelle and Judy Taylor on July 21, […]
Community Calendar
• Sunday, Oct. 16: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 17: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 17: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: LEGO Day at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: PHS boys soccer vs. North Marion, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: PHS girls soccer at North Marion, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: PHS volleyball vs. Sweet Home, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: Nintendo Switch Night for Adults at the Library, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: Brown Bag Book Club, noon
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: PHS cross-country at The Ragtag Relay, 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: PHS Powder Puff Game and Bonfire, 7 p.m.