Volume 3, Number 69
Good Morning. It’s June 30, 2022
Last year at about this time, I remember Dirt Road Brewing’s Street Party being one of the first public events that we could enjoy after being shut in for so many months because of the pandemic. The street party’s back this year — it’ll be on Saturday and has stuff for young and old (take the kids early, then find a babysitter and drop them off, and go back for beer and music).
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Community steps up in aftermath of the grandstand fire
Philomath Frolic & Rodeo sees outpouring of support; demolition occurred Wednesday with temporary bleachers to be brought in
The Frolic has deep roots in Philomath. The name has varied through the years — it was called the Buckaroos and Loggers Frolic at its inaugural event in June 1954 and the rodeo didn’t come along until 1983. No matter what the name, the summer celebration established itself as an annual tradition in this small […]
Dirt Road Brewing brings back its street party for 2nd year
Owner Chuck Cox calls the 11 hours of fun organized for Saturday his thank you to the community
Dirt Road Brewing owner Chuck Cox could certainly be called a business success story in downtown Philomath. The local brewer opened his doors in 2019, survived the economic challenges of a pandemic and has developed a reputation for good brew and artisan pizza. Cox knows the community has shown him a lot of support over […]
Gallery: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Grandstand Demolition (June 29, 2022)
A collection of photos from the demolition of a burnt grandstand section at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo arena on June 29.
Across regions, politics, Oregonians share concerns that the future will include more wildfires
Despite an exceptionally wet spring, Oregonians surveyed in early June overwhelmingly expect a future of increased wildfires across the state, according to a recent survey. […]
State fails to enact majority of recommendations aimed to stem opioid misuse, audit says
As a drug epidemic rages in Oregon, the state has implemented only a few recommendations by the Secretary of State to curb opioid misuse. That […]
Sports cards with the highest market value
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Philomath in Photos
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Fire investigator: Propane torch to clear weeds led to fire
A devastating fire that burned three bleacher sections at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo arena overnight Monday and has put this year’s rodeo performances in […]
Fire chief suspends volunteer association’s top 2 officers
A disagreement between Philomath Fire & Rescue’s chief and the department’s volunteer firefighters’ association over the staffing of a rural substation intensified last week when […]
Brad’s Blog: Frolic announces plans to move forward with rodeo
Just 12 hours after the rodeo arena’s grandstands burned late Monday night, the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo’s board of directors announced that the rodeo will […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, July 2: Dirt Road Brewing Street Party, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Sunday, July 3: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.