PN Newsletter Volume 3, Edition 202, December 15, 2022

Volume 3, Number 202

Good Morning. It’s Thursday, December 15, 2022

The work on the treadmill seems to be paying off. I walked with the Long Road Marines from the fire station to the west edge of town and back while doing an interview — and I wasn’t winded! I’m not quite ready for a six-month Boston to Newport walk, however. Maybe I’ll drive it someday.

Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor

The Latest …

‘Long Road’ Marines pass through Philomath as they near end of epic journey

Walk across America on Highway 20 organized to raise awareness to soldiers missing and killed in action

Nearing the conclusion of an epic 3,365-mile walk on Highway 20 across America to raise awareness for soldiers missing and killed in action, Marine Corps veterans Justin “JD” LeHew and Coleman “Rocky” Kinzer paused for a few minutes at midday Wednesday to chat with folks in front of Philomath Fire & Rescue’s Main Street station. […]

City Council issues favorable evaluation for city manager

Workman says a goal for 2023 is to utilize the city’s strategic plan to establish priorities over the next 1 to 5 years

The Philomath City Council issued a favorable performance evaluation for City Manager Chris Workman through a prepared press release. Councilors and the mayor reviewed the results of an annual assessment on Nov. 14 — an evaluation that includes 18 questions covering four professional competencies. Several questions also addressed the city manager’s responsibilities as reflected in […]

Gallery: The Long Road Marines in Philomath (Dec. 14, 2022)

A collection of photos from Long Road Marines Rocky Kinzer and JD LeHew walking through Philomath on Wednesday.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown commutes 17 death sentences, ending death row

For more than 10 years, Oregon governors have enforced a moratorium on executions. In one of her last acts as governor, Kate Brown went a […]

Letter: Elected officials laud efforts of Catherine Biscoe

Letter to the Editor: Elected officials from around the state offer a thank you to outgoing Philomath City Councilor Catherine Biscoe for her work through […]

Kotek names interim director for the Oregon Health Authority

Gov.-elect Tina Kotek will appoint a 20-year health care veteran to lead the Oregon Health Authority in early January, at least temporarily. In a statement […]

See how many school counselors are in Oregon

Schools across the country were short about 300,000 teachers and staff when the 2022-2023 school year began, according to National Education Association President Becky Pringle. […]

Philomath in Photos

**WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14, 2022:** The PHS boulder takes on a festive look. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

In Case You Missed It …

Community Calendar

• Thursday, Dec. 15: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 15: PHS swimming 4-way meet, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 15: PHS boys basketball vs. Redmond at South Coast Tournament, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 15: PHS girls basketball vs. Mazama at South Coast Tournament, 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 16: PHS boys basketball at South Coast Tournament, opponent/time TBD
• Friday, Dec. 16: PHS girls basketball at Les Schwab South Coast Tournament, opponent/time TBD
• Friday, Dec. 16: PHS wrestling at Grants Pass Winter Kickoff Wrestling Tournament, 11 a.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 17: PHS girls basketball at Les Schwab South Coast Tournament, opponent/time TBD
• Saturday, Dec. 17: PHS boys basketball at South Coast Tournament, opponent/time TBD
• Saturday, Dec. 17: PHS wrestling at Grants Pass Winter Kickoff Wrestling Tournament, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 20: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 20: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Dec. 20: LEGO Day at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 20: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.