Volume 3, Number 161
Good Morning. It’s Sunday, October 23, 2022
Halloween is just around the corner and it hasn’t even crossed my mind to go buy some candy. Of course, my wife has our costumes all ready to go — she starts brainstorming on this in late summer (based on the shirt hanging in my closet, I believe I’m a zookeeper). Have a great rest of our weekend.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
PHS monarchs crowned as part of homecoming week
Students opt for a new royalty format this year to bring a gender-inclusive approach to the celebration
Philomath High School crowned its first-ever “monarchs” for homecoming royalty Friday night at Clemens Field as part of a student effort to make royalty selection more gender inclusive. Senior Elizabeth Morales-Marquez and sophomore Janice Hellesto were both chosen to wear the crown based on the voting of their classmates, instead of the traditional homecoming queen […]
Burning restrictions set to be lifted on Monday
Recent rainfall, wet forecast lead to decisions to end fire season
The Benton County Fire Defense Board will lift burning restrictions and backyard/open burning on Monday morning, Philomath Fire & Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Rich Saalsaa announced. The action comes after the region picked up needed rainfall late this week along with a wet forecast in the coming days. On Friday, the Oregon Department of Forestry […]
Gallery: PHS Homecoming (Oct. 21, 2022)
A collection of photos from the PHS homecoming parade in the morning and homecoming activities at halftime of the football game on Friday.
Mount Union Stories: Edgar S. Schofield (1844-1917)
In this week’s installment, read about Civil War veteran Edgar S. Schofield, who died at age 74 in 1917. Mr. Schofield moved later in life […]
Record fish caught in Oregon
Anglers the world over gather regularly for fishing derbies to see who can land the biggest catch. But record-breaking fish can be caught at anytime, […]
Philomath in Photos
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Working artists ready to welcome folks back into their studios
It’s been a rough couple of years for working artists. The COVID pandemic triggered the closures of galleries and the cancellation of art shows and […]
Griffith’s long TD run on Philomath’s first play sets evening’s tone
Three weeks ago, Philomath High’s David Griffith was lying on the ground at Clemens Field. The Warriors were playing Stayton and the 5-foot-7 running back/linebacker […]
Q-and-A with Philomath City Council candidates: Question 5 of 5
This is the final installment of a five-part series of questions and answers to be published this week at PhilomathNews.com. The nine candidates running for […]
Q-and-A with Philomath mayor candidates: Question 5 of 5
This is the fifth of a five-part series of questions and answers to be published this week at PhilomathNews.com. Philomath mayoral candidates are incumbent Chas […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Tuesday, Oct. 25: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 25: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Oct. 25: PHS girls soccer vs. Stayton, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 25: Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 25: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 25: PHS boys soccer at Stayton, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 25: PHS volleyball vs. Cottage Grove, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 26: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 26: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.