Volume 3, Number 62
Good Morning. It’s Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Well, it’s officially summer and with these long days of sunlight, all I can say is it’s nice to have blackout curtains for the kids’ rooms. This morning, I’ll be out at the Scout Lodge interviewing a quilting group for a feature story and on Thursday night, the town hall on wildfire preparedness will take place at the high school, so I’ll take that in. I’m also working on several other stories to appear in the coming days.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Brad’s Blog: A railroad history gem just a bit off Highway 20
Toledo museum connects visitors to the fascinating past of this region’s history of the rails
On all of my trips on Highway 20 west to the coast and east back toward Philomath, I’ve never gotten off the main path to check out Toledo. Sure, we stopped at the Dairy Queen a couple of times over the years, but just never ventured any further south despite a particular fondness for exploring […]
Music in the Park performance set for Sunday
DRTR to play from the gazebo in Philomath City Park from 6-8 p.m.
Philomath’s Music in the Park concert series continues Sunday with an appearance by DRTR, a local band that plays blues Americana with a number of original compositions. The free performance will begin at 6 p.m. in the Randy Kugler Community Hall and gazebo area. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to […]
‘Philomath Day’ at Corvallis Knights game coming June 26
Promotional event for the community presented by Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce
A tradition that dates back to the 2013 season, the Corvallis Knights in partnership with the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce will stage “Philomath Day” on Sunday, June 26. The Knights will play the Bellingham Bells at Goss Stadium on the Oregon State University campus. The gates open at 12:30 p.m. and the first pitch […]
Obituary: Alvin ‘Bud’ Henry Hamm (1935-2022)
Bud was born on May 29, 1935, at home in a rural area outside Philomath, Oregon, to parents Hal T. Hamm and Lorene Bernice Edwards […]
Keizer-area Senate nominee’s sudden step down raises eyebrows
A state representative who couldn’t win her primary for Congress could get a second chance at elected office in a move unsettling Oregon Democratic party […]
U.S. airlines that get the most and least consumer complaints
Flight delays, trouble getting refunds, cancellations, and ballooning airfare are increasingly pushing U.S. travelers to file complaints with airlines this year. Stacker ranked airlines by […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
A natural musical talent, Jayden Noble finding success at young age
Jayden Noble really wants to see how far he can go with a career in music. He’s never taken a singing lesson, never received any […]
Brad’s Blog: We’re having county fair for first time since 2019
The Boss, the Beatles and Sir Elton John will take the stage this summer at the Benton County Fair. OK, it’s not the real deal, […]
Memorial Service: Merry Gay Rath (1967-2021)
A memorial service in memory of Merry Rath (1967-2021) will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 at the Philomath Methodist Church.
Letter: As 20th anniversary of Terry Selby’s death approaches, wife expresses thanks to Philomath community
Letter to the Editor: The 20th anniversary of Terry Selby’s death is approaching. Terry loved this community and the students he taught. I wanted to […]
Town hall on wildfire preparedness set for June 23 in Philomath
Ignited by a faulty transmission line in November 2018, the Camp Fire destroyed 95% of the structures in the town of Paradise. The scenes of […]
Community Calendar
• Thursday, June 23: Town Hall on Wildfire-Fire Preparedness for the Community, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, June 26: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Sunday, June 26: Music in the Park with DRTR, 6-8 p.m.