Volume 3, Number 156
Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The five-part Q-and-A series with general election candidates started yesterday and will continue through Friday with a different question featured each day. I’m hoping readers find this series useful when it comes time to vote.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Q-and-A with Philomath City Council candidates: Question 1 of 5
Incumbents Jessica Andrade, Catherine Biscoe, Ruth Causey, Matt Lehman, David Low and Teresa Nielson, and challengers Diane Crocker, Christopher McMorran and Peggy Yoder answer question about effective representation
This is the first of a five-part series of questions and answers to be published this week at PhilomathNews.com. Nine candidates are running for the Philomath City Council — Incumbents Jessica Andrade, Catherine Biscoe, Ruth Causey, Matt Lehman, David Low and Teresa Nielson, and challengers Diane Crocker, Christopher McMorran and Peggy Yoder. Today’s question: What do you envision as the role of a city councilor and what do you believe constitutes appropriate and effective citizen representation?
Q-and-A with Philomath mayor candidates: Question 1 of 5
Incumbent Chas Jones and challenger Lawrence Johnson answer question about effective representation
This is the first of a five-part series of questions and answers to be published this week at PhilomathNews.com. Two candidates are running for Philomath mayor — incumbent Chas Jones and challenger Lawrence Johnson. Today’s question: What do you envision as the role of the mayor and what do you believe constitutes appropriate and effective citizen representation?
Q-and-A with Benton County commissioner candidates: Question 1 of 5
This is the first of a five-part series of questions and answers to be published this week at PhilomathNews.com. Two candidates are running for Benton […]
Q-and-A with state representative 10th district candidates: Question 1 of 5
This is the first of a five-part series of questions and answers to be published this week at PhilomathNews.com. Two candidates are running for state […]
Law Enforcement Report: Oct. 7-13, 2022
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of Oct. 7-13.
Fire & Rescue Calls: Oct. 7-13, 2022
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of Oct. 7-13.
Costs of incarceration rise as inflation squeezes inmates, families
Across the nation, prison commissaries are raising prices on items that many consider basic necessities — from deodorant to fresh fruit — not provided by […]
Number of human-caused wildfires in Oregon down nearly 20%
The 2022 wildfire season in Oregon has been among the mildest in the last decade, with human-caused fires down nearly 20% from the 10-year average, […]
Grocery items that rose in price the most in September
Inflation may be easing, but food prices are still high for consumers. Food costs increased by 0.4% according to the September 2022 Consumer Price Index. […]
In Case You Missed It …
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 […]
Grimmer’s 4th straight hat trick leads PHS girls to soccer win
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 […]
Philomath’s cross-country boys dominate Country Fair Classic
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 […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Thursday, Oct. 20: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 20: PHS boys soccer vs. Sweet Home, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 20: PHS volleyball at Stayton, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 20: PHS girls soccer at Sweet Home, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 20: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.