Volume 3, Number 70
Good Morning. It’s Friday, July 1, 2022
Last year when we moved into our home, my wife hired a woodworking professional to build a custom piece with a bench and place to hang coats, store your keys and so on for a spot near the front door. We’re happy with the work, the price was reasonable and the item was delivered on time. Unfortunately, not everybody has had that type of experience. Read the story featured in this morning’s newsletter. The police are looking for more possible victims in that particular case.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Police on lookout for more victims of custom woodworker’s alleged scam
Investigation shows at least 35 customers never received a product and lost deposit money that in all adds up to more than $15,000
A local man who started a woodworking business in Philomath two years ago has allegedly taken more than 35 customers on a ride by charging deposits on custom jobs and then never doing any of the work. Now, Philomath Police would like to know if anyone else out there wants to report a similar experience […]
As wells run dry, Oregon residents depend on a state program that trucks in water
Rhonda Nyseth’s well dried up on Sept. 15, 2021, nine months after she bought her house in Klamath Falls. “When it happened, I won’t lie, […]
States spending the most on fireworks
Fireworks on the Fourth of July date back all the way to the nation’s founding. On July 2, 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife that […]
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Philomath Community Services Summer 2022 News
Greetings from Philomath Community Services (PCS)! After a wet spring, we are ready for some sunshine! Big thanks to all of our volunteers, donors, and […]
In Case You Missed It …
Video: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Grandstand Demolition (June 29, 2022)
Watch video of the June 29 demolition of a grandstand section at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo arena. Video includes time-lapse and drone footage.
Community steps up in aftermath of the grandstand fire
The Frolic has deep roots in Philomath. The name has varied through the years — it was called the Buckaroos and Loggers Frolic at its […]
Dirt Road Brewing brings back its street party for 2nd year
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, […]
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.
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.
• Tuesday, July 5: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 5: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting (Executive Session), noon
• Tuesday, July 5: Philomath Fire & Rescue Civil Service Commission Meeting, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 6: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Home Run Derby, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 6: Introduction to Benton County CERT Class at Philomath Fire & Rescue, 7-8 p.m.
• Thursday, July 7: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Kids Corner, 5-7 p.m.
• Thursday, July 7: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Youth Cornhole Tournament, 5-7 p.m.
• Thursday, July 7: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo NPRA Rodeo, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, July 7: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Dance, 9 p.m.-midnight