Volume 3, Number 197
Good Morning. It’s Thursday, December 8, 2022
The City Council election has been finalized at last with Benton County Elections completing a hand recount (and coming up with the same result). Plus, give the Maxtivity story below a read with one of the more interesting fundraisers I’ve come across (and it takes place on New Year’s Eve).
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
City Council election hand recount confirms earlier results
Jessica Andrade wins the 6th and final seat by a single vote over David Low
Besides the occasional text from friends who would check the results online and provide an update, incumbent candidate Jessica Andrade tried to not get too wrapped up in one of Philomath’s closest-ever City Council elections. “I have to be honest … there wasn’t really anything I could do about the situation so I was just […]
Maxtivity staging New Year’s Eve mystery adventure, art auction
Tickets available for the unique event, which will take place at Philomath Museum and serves as a fundraiser for the local nonprofit arts and crafts organization
Maxtivity, the Philomath-based nonprofit arts and crafts creative space, is working toward bringing in the new year on a high note by hosting a fundraiser at Philomath Museum that features a live-action role-playing mystery adventure and an art auction. Staged in conjunction with Conundrum House, the event entitled “Hayter Art Caper” begins on New Year’s […]
Mount Union Stories: Rosa A. Nichols (1845-1915)
In this week’s installment, read the obituary for Rose Nicholls, who died at age 70 in 1915.
Oregon hospitals face ‘dire’ situation involving large numbers of sick children and adults
For nearly three years, Oregon’s hospitals have faced surge after surge of patients sick with COVID-19. They filled hospital rooms, overflowed into hallways on gurneys […]
Oregon workgroup recommends stronger legal protections for abortion doctors
Oregon needs to strengthen its laws to protect doctors who provide abortions or gender-affirming care from prosecution and lawsuits, a legislative work group recommended Wednesday. […]
20 celebrations this holiday season besides Christmas
When it comes to winter holidays, Christmas takes up a lot of airspace. Celebrated around the world, Christmas is considered both a religious holiday, honoring […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Help wanted: Neighbors helping neighbors in times of need
The feeling of satisfaction is real for Philomath Fire & Rescue volunteers. A dad shares his appreciation for how medics helped his 5-year-old following a […]
Warriors crush South Albany to go to 2-0 in boys basketball
The Philomath High School boys basketball team improved to 2-0 on the young season with a decisive 65-23 victory on the road Tuesday night over […]
South Albany hangs on to beat Warriors in girls hoops
The Philomath High School girls basketball team dropped to 1-1 on the season with a 35-30 loss on Tuesday at South Albany. The Warriors played […]
Community Calendar
• Thursday, Dec. 8: Philomath Public Works Committee Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 8: Teen Hangout at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 8: PHS swimming vs. Cascade, Marist Catholic, 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 8: Philomath School District Budget Committee Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 9: Mobile Makerspace at the Library, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 9: Philomath Wrestling Invite, 4 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 9: PHS girls basketball vs. Gladstone at Marist Classic, 4 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 9: PHS boys basketball vs. Gladstone at Marist Classic, 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 10: Santa at the Library, 10 a.m.-noon
• Saturday, Dec. 10: PHS girls basketball vs. TBD at Marist Classic, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 10: PHS boys basketball vs. TBD at Marist Classic, 12:30 or 3:30 p.m.