Volume 3, Number 89
Good Morning. It’s Saturday, July 23, 2022
A medical issue significantly reduced my hours this week and that’s why you didn’t receive a newsletter on Friday morning. Most of that is behind me and I’m pretty much back on the job. Big day today as far as local events. Maybe I’ll see you out there.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Philomath Police help with investigation of meth dealer
Sweet Home man sentenced to 7 years in federal prison after selling meth, firearm during undercover operation
A Linn County man was sentenced to federal prison Thursday after he sold methamphetamine and a firearm to an undercover informant acting as a federal agent while on federal supervised release for a previous conviction. Roger Lee Bishop, 56, of Sweet Home, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison and five years of supervised […]
New parent group plans workshop on July 27 in Philomath
Oregon Moms Union event to provide information on how to engage with school boards
A Philomath woman who started a local group affiliated with Oregon Moms Union earlier this year invites the community to attend a parent workshop on Wednesday, July 27, to learn how to engage with school districts and school boards. Oregon Moms Union is a school choice advocacy group founded by MacKensey Pulliam in the wake […]
Psilocybin vote on council’s meeting agenda
The Philomath City Council plans to review options on how to handle the possibility of psilocybin-related operations being located within the Philomath city limits during […]
Oregon residents, local officials say highway tolling policy should include transit
Residents of Portland suburbs and local elected leaders on Wednesday urged state transportation officials to think about transit and potentially stranded drivers as they move […]
Nearly half of Oregon’s inmate population included in first class action suit of its kind
A federal lawsuit involving current or former Oregon inmates infected with COVID-19, including one who died, is moving forward with notification of nearly half of […]
McDonald’s menu items from abroad
There’s something strange and beautiful about perusing the menus of McDonald’s restaurants from around the world. Each unexpected item hints at the great unknown and […]
These cities had the worst traffic last year
Nobody likes traffic backups. The experience of sitting bumper-to-bumper is frustrating for a number of reasons, from running late for work or picking up the […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Three cars involved in Main Street crash Wednesday
A three-car crash that occurred early Wednesday afternoon resulted in no injuries, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. Capt. Rich Saalsaa, public information officer, said Fire […]
Sexton takes over as Oregon State Grange president
Jay Sexton of Philomath was installed last month at the 149th annual Oregon State Grange Convention in Talent as the organization’s 30th president. Previous to […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Sunday, July 24: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, July 25: Philomath City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, July 25: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 26: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 26: Sculpt and Create at Philomath Community Library, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 26: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, July 26: Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 27: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 27: Oregon Moms Union Parent Workshop, 6 p.m.