Volume 3, Number 183
Good Morning. It’s Sunday, November 20, 2022
It’s going to be a long stretch of dealing with the streetscapes construction project here in Philomath but we’ll have to keep our eye on the prize with what awaits on the other side. Hopefully, the results come out as envisioned.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Streetscapes construction set to begin Nov. 28
Project to include lane and shoulder closures; work will begin on the west end of Main Street
Construction noise, dust and debris is about to come to Philomath’s downtown corridor. It’s all part of the Downtown Safety and Streetscape Improvement Project, which covers a stretch of Main and Applegate streets from 14th to Seventh. “We plan to start on the west end of Main Street and work our way east,” the Oregon […]
Brad’s Blog: Revisiting the steering wheel hand wave
Still a tradition in some sections of small-town America, I continue to give a try here in Philomath
Every once in a while when the mood strikes, I’ll offer a friendly wave to oncoming motorists. Most of the time, it’s on my weekday afternoon trips up and down Fern Road while transporting my son to his child-care provider. This particular topic might sound familiar to many of you. I wrote a similar column […]
Mount Union Stories: Eleanor Gellatly (1876-1899)
In this week’s installment, read Eleanor Gellatly, who suffered for years following an attack of typhoid fever and died in 1899 at age 22.
Free fishing available to Oregonians on Nov. 25-26
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will waive the need for a license on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving for its “Free Fishing […]
Lumina announces new executive director
Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care announced this week the appointment of Amy Baird as executive director. Baird served as Lumina’s social services manager for two […]
Most commonly hunted migratory birds in Oregon
Stacker compiled a list of the most commonly hunted migratory birds in Oregon using data from the Fish & Wildlife Service. Duck and goose species […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Student perspectives coming to Philomath School Board
A high school sophomore will have a voice on the Philomath School Board through the rest of the academic year thanks to a decision on […]
RSV cases on the rise across Oregon
Across the state, many communities have seen a sharp increase in the number of pediatric cases and hospitalizations related to pediatric respiratory viruses, including respiratory […]
Community Calendar
• Monday, Nov. 21: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 22: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Nov. 22: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 23: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 23: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.