Volume 3, Number 158
Good Morning. It’s Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Latest …
Q-and-A with Philomath mayor candidates: Question 3 of 5
Incumbent Chas Jones and challenger Lawrence Johnson answer question about housing development
This is the third of a five-part series of questions and answers to be published this week at PhilomathNews.com. Philomath mayoral candidates are incumbent Chas Jones and challenger Lawrence Johnson. Today’s question: Housing developments have been a major issue in Philomath over the past few years. What’s your perspective on what the city needs to do moving forward to avoid some of the pitfalls that have been seen?
Q-and-A with Philomath City Council candidates: Question 3 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 housing development
This is the third of a five-part series of questions and answers to be published this week at PhilomathNews.com. The nine candidates running for the Philomath City Council include 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: Housing developments have been a major issue in Philomath over the past few years. What’s your perspective on what the city needs […]
Q-and-A with Benton County commissioner candidates: Question 3 of 5
This is the third 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 3 of 5
This is the third of a five-part series of questions and answers to be published this week at PhilomathNews.com. Two candidates are running for state […]
PYAC accepting registrations for youth basketball
The Philomath Youth Activities Club is accepting registrations for the upcoming basketball season for students in grades 1 through 6, the organization announced. The deadline […]
Obituary: Leonard Angelo Rosi (1946-2022)
Leonard Angelo Rosi was born November 7, 1946 to Irene and Angelo Rosi. He grew up in Alameda with his two older siblings, Leo and […]
Blinky Lights Halloween display now showing at Neabeack Hill home
The popular “Blinky Lights” Halloween display is up and running in Philomath, organizer Steve King announced. Located at 597 Neabeack Hill Drive, the Halloween evening […]
Florence man, 47, arrested in hit-and-run case
Detectives arrested a 47-year-old Florence man on Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run incident that seriously injured an Oregon State University student on Sept. 26 […]
‘An Evening with Kyle Emile’ set for Thursday in Philomath
Peace Lutheran Church in Philomath invites the community to a free event on Thursday entitled, “An Evening of Community Dialogue with Kyle Emile.” The event […]
Letter: Vote Celeste McEntee for Oregon House District 10
To the Editor: I like trees. I have been growing forests in Lincoln and Benton counties for more than 40 years. Our forests provide the […]
Letter: Gomberg stands with small business
To the Editor: David Gomberg and his wife, Susan, have lived here 35 years and built a world-famous kite business. Very few legislators have small […]
Letter: Gomberg has been losing ground in his district
To the Editor: David Gomberg has served District 10 for 10 years. In 2012, he won by 18.4 points. In 2014, he ran unopposed. 2016 […]
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Community Calendar
• 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.
• Friday, Oct. 21: PHS Homecoming Parade, 9:35 a.m.
• Friday, Oct. 21: Haunted Art Show at Maxtivity, 3-6 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 21: PHS football vs. Klamath Union, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 22: Philomath Open Studios Art Tour and Sale, noon-5 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 23: Philomath Open Studios Art Tour and Sale, noon-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 24: Philomath City Council-Philomath School Board Joint Work Session, 7 p.m.