Volume 3, Number 84
Good Morning. It’s Saturday, July 16, 2022
I watched the Shipley historical marker go into the ground a few days ago at Newton Creek Park. I’ll be writing a preview about the upcoming dedication ceremony — but if you want to plan ahead, it’ll be Saturday, July 23, at 11 a.m. The folks involved are lining up an impressive program to recognize an important piece of Philomath history.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
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Philomath couple brings iconic cabin back to life
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WALDPORT — The Hootenanny House has a new lease on life. And a new roof. And a new interior. And a new porch. And electricity. The landmark hunting and fishing house along the Alsea River — and for some, a party place — has been painstakingly brought back to life by Rachael Babcock and Rich […]
Late-night crash on Highway 20 injures 3
Two-car collision occurred about 5 miles west of Blodgett on Tuesday
Three people suffered serious injuries in a late-night crash Tuesday on Highway 20 about five miles west of Blodgett, Philomath Fire & Rescue’s public information office reported. Law enforcement and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the two-car collision at 10:35 p.m. July 12. According to information provided by Fire & Rescue, one of the […]
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Community Calendar
• 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: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 19: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, July 19: Philomath Finance and Administration Committee, 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 20: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 20: Brown Bag Book Club at Philomath Community Library (virtual), noon-1 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 20: Angel Ocasio at Marys River Park, 1-2 p.m.
• Thursday, July 21: Music in the Park with Ancient Ways Tashinga Marimba, 6-8 p.m.
• Saturday, July 23: Family Day at the Museum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Saturday, July 23: Shipley Family Homestead Historical Marker Dedication, 11 a.m.
• Saturday, July 23: Sip & Stroll Philomath, 3-7 p.m.