Volume 3, Number 73
Good Morning. It’s July 5, 2022
If you read my blog, I hope you’re not offended by the admission of the 17-year-old me drinking a beer at a street party. (I think I’m in the clear from any charges, since it was 39 years ago in another state). Just spicing up the blog a bit with a related story from my past. There are a few others that I’ll (probably) never share! I hope you all had a great holiday weekend. Have fun this week at the Frolic.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Brad’s Blog: Street party provides fun start to Fourth of July weekend
Standing on the street chatting with neighbors while drinking a cup of beer — this time legally
At least a half-dozen people asked me on Saturday evening — are you working or are you playing? I was at the second annual Dirt Road Brewing Street Party and while folks might’ve noticed me taking a few photos, I also had a plastic cup of beer. Working or playing? Good question. Well, the answer […]
Law Enforcement Report: June 24-30, 2022
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of June 24-30.
Fire & Rescue Calls: June 24-30, 2022
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of June 24-30.
Republican candidate for governor to visit Philomath
Republican gubernatorial nominee Christine Drazan plans to pay a visit to Philomath on Saturday, July 9, for a meet-and-greet event hosted by Rep. Anna Scharf. […]
Philomath in Photos
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North 11th Street improvements on hold indefinitely; city will pay to put in a sidewalks
The Philomath City Council’s long and intense debate on how to pay for recommended improvements to North 11th Street reached resolution at a June 27 […]
Community Calendar
• 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 Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.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, 9:30 p.m.-midnight
• Friday, July 8: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Adult Cornhole Tournament, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, July 8: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Sidewalk Chalk Roundup!, 9-11 a.m.
• Friday, July 8: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Slack Rodeo, 11 a.m.
• Friday, July 8: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo’s Marys Peak Search and Rescue Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Friday, July 8: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Kids Corner, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, July 8: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo NPRA Rodeo, 7 p.m.
• Friday, July 8: Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Dance, 9:30 a.m.-midnight