Volume 3, Number 192
Good Morning. It’s Friday, December 2, 2022
Philomath will miss Officer Mark Koeppe, who retired full-time from the police department on Wednesday. I was hoping he’d be around next year for Safety Town when my 5-year-old gets ready for kindergarten, but that’s OK … it’s a well-deserved retirement. Best of luck to you.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
A career in Philomath law enforcement to remember
Mark Koeppe’s service to the community celebrated as he retires after 28 years on the beat
On the local police beat full-time for the past 28 years, Mark Koeppe has one of the most recognizable faces in Philomath. Many folks will always remember him as the police officer who taught Safety Town for more than a quarter century — the program that teaches incoming kindergarten students everything from gun safety to […]
Swim teams open season with sweep over Sisters
Hirte showing good form in first meet; several other swimmers with promising start
Philomath High senior Carrson Hirte appears to be picking up right where he left off last season. In the state meet up in Beaverton this past February, Hirte touched the wall in the 100-yard freestyle in 52.40 seconds and missed placing by one-tenth of a second. On Thursday at Clemens Community Pool in the school’s […]
Gallery: Police Officer Mark Koeppe’s retirement (Nov. 30, 2022)
A collection of photos from a retirement event held on Nov. 30 in celebration of Mark Koeppe’s career in law enforcement at Philomath.
Death Notice: Malynda Ann Orr (1951-2022)
Malynda Ann Orr, 71, of Philomath, died Friday, Nov. 17, 2022. DeMoss-Durdan is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall at www.demossdurdan.com.
Oregon’s home-schooling surge during pandemic starting to cool
Oregon’s pandemic home-schooling boom is beginning to cool off, new state data shows. The number of students taught at home this year is down about […]
25 over-the-top Christmas displays from across America (2 in Oregon)
As soon as the final slice of Thanksgiving turkey is carved, it seems radio stations start playing Christmas music around the clock, and twinkly lights […]
Philomath in Photos
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Andrade or Low for the final seat on the Philomath City Council?
Based on the most recent Nov. 8 general election results published on Wednesday evening by the Benton County Elections Office, Philomath City Council candidates Jessica […]
Warriors enter mat season with promising talent up and down the roster
Philomath High wrestling appears to be in a good place. That’s what veteran coach Troy Woosley believes with a roster that features not only five […]
Country line dance coming Friday to Marys River Grange Hall
Marys River Grange Hall in Philomath will be the site of the latest country line dance on Friday, Dec. 2, organizer Yvonne McMillan announced. The […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, Dec. 2: PHS swimming at North Eugene with Junction City, 4:15 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 2: Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 2: Country Dance at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 3: PHS wrestling at Perry Burlison Tournament, 9 a.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 3: PHS girls basketball vs. Junction City, 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 3: PHS boys basketball vs. Junction City, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: PHS girls basketball at South Albany, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: Virtual Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: PHS boys basketball at South Albany, 7 p.m.