Volume 3, Number 173
Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, November 8, 2022
It’s Election Day, so get out there and vote if you haven’t done so already. There is a ballot drop-off box located in front of Philomath Community Library. You have until 8 p.m. If you’re working in Corvallis during the day and need to drop off your ballot over there, here’s a link to the drop-off box locations. See the story below for more info and look for results to be posted tonight sometime after 8 p.m.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Faulty wood-burning furnace suspected as cause of fire at Blodgett home
Philomath Fire & Rescue leads response; the home’s occupants, both in their 80s, escape with no injuries
A fire that appears to have been ignited by a faulty home heating system damaged a Blodgett home on Monday, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. Philomath firefighters responded to the fire at 12:09 p.m. in the 22400 block of Highway 20 and upon arrival found flames coming out of the rear of the single-story house, […]
Contested races, measures on the ballot in Philomath
All council seats, including mayor, up for grabs; school district levy renewal and psilocybin issues to be decided
In a matter of hours with the arrival of Election Day, Philomath will have a more clear picture about its next couple of years with voters making decisions on who sits on the City Council, including the mayor’s seat, along with measures on renewing a five-year school district local operating levy and whether to place […]
Brad’s Blog: Philomath News ‘Verses’ contributor debuts own website
Seven months ago, Kevin Ahern’s “Verses” made its debut in the Philomath News. Five to six times per week, these clever, rhythmic collections of words […]
Law Enforcement Report: Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2022
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of Oct. 28-Nov. 3.
Fire & Rescue Calls: Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2022
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of Oct. 28-Nov. 3.
Most Oregonians trust state’s election system, report finds
As Oregon reached a new milestone of 3 million registered voters, a new report found that nearly 70% of Oregon voters are confident in the […]
Lower-income Oregon veterans can sign up for free dental
The Oregon Health Authority is gearing up to launch a no-cost dental program for lower-income veterans. This month it opened the application process, and on […]
Political cartoons from the last 100 years
Cartoons have long caught the public’s attention, featuring social or political overtones, and intending to highlight a pressing issue. The nature of these cartoons has […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Warrior boys miss 4A state title by 3 points
EUGENE — The little changes here and there over the length of a 5-kilometer race might seem inconsequential on the surface — a strong finish […]
Philomath High girls place 2nd at state cross-country
EUGENE — Philomath High freshman Ana Candanoza got up on Saturday morning not knowing if she would be able to compete in Saturday’s state cross-country […]
Veterans Day Community Celebration planned for Nov. 9
The history of the Triple Nickles, an all-Black parachute infantry battalion activated during World War II, will be featured at a Veterans Day Community Celebration […]
No. 1 Marist able to advance past Warriors, 2-0
EUGENE — Playing on the road on a damp, cool evening at No. 1 Marist Catholic, the Philomath High girls would need to play almost […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, Nov. 8: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Nov. 8: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 9: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 9: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 9: Veterans Day Community Celebration, 6-8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 9: Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 10: PHS Veterans Day Assembly, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 10: Teen Hangout at the Library, 3:30 p.m.