Volume 3, Number 80
Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, July 12, 2022
I was glad to see the Philomath Classic Car Show enjoying a successful event on Saturday — at least that was my own observation. The engine revving and horn honking in memory of Rod Holland was moving. Congrats to those folks on 25 years.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Philomath Classic Car Show draws in owners, admirers for its 25th event
Car owner at last weekend’s event in City Park: ‘You always get to see something different’
An old-timer when it comes to car shows, 76-year-old George Smith never grows tired of an opportunity to show off his latest modified roadster. Called “Purple Haze,” the “chopped three-window roadster two-door coupe” features a 1932 Ford front suspension, 1955 Olds Rocket 324 cubic-inch motor and a 1957 Olds steering wheel — just to identify […]
Fire & Rescue helps preteens stranded in Marys River
Children got caught up in current and ended up on a rocky outcrop 100 yards downstream from Marys River Park
Philomath Fire & Rescue helped two preteens reach shore during a water rescue response to the Marys River on Sunday afternoon. The fire department was dispatched at 5:13 p.m. on July 10 to a location just east of Marys River Park in Philomath. Two preteen juveniles were stranded on a rocky outcrop on the river […]
Philomath Fire & Rescue helps fall victim on Marys Peak trail
A 78-year-old man slipped on a Marys Peak trail on Monday morning and was transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis with non-life-threatening […]
Gallery: Philomath Classic Car Show (July 9, 2022)
A collection of photos from the Philomath Classic Car Show on Saturday, July 9 at Philomath City Park.
Shelf Awareness: A dive into ‘beach reads’ to enjoy in the sun
Temperatures are starting to heat up and I’m enjoying the sun, but also crossing my fingers for a slightly cooler summer than last year. Travel […]
Law Enforcement Report: July 1-7, 2022
Editor’s note: The Law Enforcement report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service […]
Fire & Rescue Calls: July 1-7, 2022
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the newspaper by Philomath Fire & Rescue. Locations are approximate. Following is a rundown of […]
Morales-Loucil earns degree from Miami University in Ohio
Andrea Morales-Loucil of Philomath was among more than 3,700 students from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, who received degrees during the in-person spring commencement on […]
Linfield dean’s list includes 2 Philomath High graduates
Philomath High School graduates Reiley Reichhuber and Kaili Saathoff both qualified for spots on the spring term dean’s list at the Linfield University in McMinnville. […]
Report on future of natural gas in Oregon draws criticism from watchdog group
A utility report on the future of natural gas in Oregon is drawing the ire of a customer watchdog group. Members of the Citizens Utility […]
Providence Park: A breakdown of the oldest major league sports venue in Oregon
Some wines and beautiful people get better with age, while others fade over the years. The same is true of sports venues. Some stadiums and […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• Wednesday, July 13: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 13: Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families at the Library, 10:45 a.m.
• Thursday, July 14: Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-6 p.m.
• Thursday, July 14: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5 p.m.
• Friday, July 15: Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-6 p.m.
• Saturday, July 16: First Aid-CPR-AED Class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, July 16: Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-4 p.m.
• Sunday, July 17: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, July 18: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.