Volume 3, Number 162
Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The City Council and School Board met for a little over two hours last night to discuss results of a traffic circulation survey and share their thoughts on what areas should be prioritized. It’s all part of a process that could lead to some beneficial changes to make the streets and sidewalks safer. Look for a story on that in the next day or two.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
School Board takes a look at the state’s ‘At-A-Glance’ district and school profiles
Philomath compares favorably to statewide numbers and neighboring districts but there are also questions about what it all really means
In comparison to statewide averages and numbers from neighboring schools, the Philomath School District appears to be above average based on the data reported last week through the Oregon Department of Education’s “At-A-Glance” district and school profiles. The report cards include information on how schools are performing in various categories, including academics, attendance and graduation […]
Obituary: Daniel Craig Drivon (1955-2022)
Daniel Craig Drivon, 66, of Philomath, loving husband and father of two, left this world to be with Jesus. The family of Daniel Drivon would […]
Law Enforcement Report: Oct. 14-20, 2022
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of Oct. 14-20.
Fire & Rescue Calls: Oct. 14-20, 2022
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of Oct. 14-20.
Philomath Community Services adds last Saturday of month to program availability
In an effort to increase its accessibility to more people, Philomath Food Bank, June’s Kids Kloset and Philomath Gleaners will now be open on the […]
Letter: Philomath well served by city councilors Biscoe, Andrade
Letter to the Editor: Philomath is well served by city councilors Catherine Biscoe and Jessica Andrade.
Grocery items that dropped in price the most in September
Record inflation severely impacted the food supply chain, fuel costs, and pricing for virtually all our everyday necessities. But while food costs remain high overall, […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
PHS monarchs crowned as part of homecoming week
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 […]
Burning restrictions set to be lifted on Monday
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 […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Thursday, Oct. 27: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 27: Performing Arts Fall Concert, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 28: Haunted Art Show at Maxtivity, 3-6 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 28: PHS football at Sweet Home, 7 p.m.