Volume 3, Number 186
Happy Thanksgiving. It’s Thursday, November 24, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my newsletter subscribers, voluntary paid members, advertisers, social media followers and neighbors. I’m thankful for all of you.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Brad’s Blog: What I’m thankful for in Philomath
From the cool events to the kind residents, there are many reasons to enjoy life and work in this community
It’s a Thanksgiving tradition in many families — you all take a seat at the table and take turns at sharing what you’re thankful for before digging into the turkey, stuffing and grandma’s green gelatin with the carrot shavings. In that spirit, I would like to share what I’m most thankful for living and working […]
Mount Union Stories: Thomas E. Moore (1895-1903)
This week’s Mount Union Stories shares the story of a 7-year-old boy who died of dropsy in 1903 and was buried next to his father, […]
Student loan repayment pause extended by White House amid legal battles over relief plan
WASHINGTON — The Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is extending the pandemic-era pause on federal student loan repayments until June 30 while legal […]
Three of four Oregon legislative caucuses select leaders
For the first time in two decades, the Oregon Senate will have a new president. Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego and the current majority leader, on […]
Long-running case involving defendants and the Oregon State Hospital back in court
Oregon State Hospital operations continue to be at the center of a federal case over timely admissions to ensure people are treated before facing criminal […]
From design to landfill: the lifecycle of your $3 Shein shirt
That cute top you purchased for less than your morning coffee, wore twice, washed once, and threw away because it fell apart as soon as […]
Philomath in Photos

In Case You Missed It …
Parade of pies bring in important funds to boys basketball
Any way you slice it, the Philomath High boys basketball program came up as the big winners on Tuesday night at its annual pie auction […]
Gallery: PHS boys basketball pie auction (Nov. 22, 2022)
A collection of photos from the Philomath High School boys basketball team’s pie auction fundraiser on Tuesday.
Community Calendar
• Monday, Nov. 28: Philomath City Council Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 28: Kings Valley Charter School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 29: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 29: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Nov. 29: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 29: Philomath Community Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 30: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 30: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 1: PHS swimming vs. Sisters, 4 p.m.








