Volume 3, Number 81
Good Morning. It’s Wednesday, July 13, 2022
It’s been pretty warm out there the past few days and I thought some cooler temps were going to arrive later this week. But a glance at the weather forecast shows we’ll be in the 80s for the next several days. I’ll take it, no complaints — beats what we went through last summer.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Fire district’s board looking for answers soon on allegations into retaliatory actions
Latest developments out of July 11 meeting include the sharing of a letter from union’s attorney that makes claims; fire chief apologizes that ‘it’s gone this far’
The Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors hopes to see the results of a third-party review of allegations into retaliatory actions by the end of this month, President Daphne Phillips said during a meeting on Monday afternoon. As reported last week, SDAO (Special Districts Association of Oregon) will be looking into the allegations, which […]
One of North America’s most destructive bugs arrives in Oregon
A Portland biologist recently found an iridescent bug with the potential to wipe out Oregon’s ash trees, marking the first sighting on the West Coast. […]
31 breathtaking images from NASA’s public library
On July 11, 2022, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released the first image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, which shows the […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Philomath Classic Car Show draws in owners, admirers for its 25th event
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 […]
Fire & Rescue helps preteens stranded in Marys River
Philomath Fire & Rescue helped two preteens reach shore during a water rescue response to the Marys River on Sunday afternoon. The fire department was […]
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 […]
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.
• Tuesday, July 19: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, July 19: Philomath Finance and Administration Committee, 3 p.m.