Volume 3, Number 90
Good Morning. It’s Sunday, July 24, 2022
A nice crowd showed up for yesterday’s dedication of the new historical marker recognizing the Shipley family homestead. The only observation I have is that I hope some sort of signage will be put up on the highway to alert those passing through that the marker is located nearby in the small park. Passing motorists will never know it’s there unless it’s brought to their attention.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Historical marker brings Shipley family’s story into focus
Special program on Saturday morning in Philomath takes place 150 years after Reuben Shipley’s death
The Plymouth community near Philomath lost a respected and industrious individual named Reuben Shipley on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1872, after falling ill suddenly “with a fit of paralysis.” Those details from a long-ago newspaper article also mentioned that the man was familiarly known as “Reub” around the region. Mary Jane Shipley, who had been his […]
Gallery: Shipley Family Homestead Historical Marker Dedication (July 23, 2022)
A collection of photos from the Shipley Family Homestead historical marker dedication on July 23 at Newton Creek Park in Philomath.
Video: Marilyn Keller sings ‘Amazing Grace’ at Shipley historical marker dedication (July 23, 2022)
Vocalist Marilyn Keller provided a brief overview of the unique transformational history of composer John Newton and gave this performance of “Amazing Grace” at the July 23 Shipley historical marker dedication in Philomath.
Law Enforcement Report: July 15-21, 2022
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of July 15-21.
Fire & Rescue Calls: July 15-21, 2022
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of July 15-21.
Another Oregon backyard poultry farm infected with bird flu
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How gas prices have changed in Corvallis in the last week
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Philomath in Photos
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Philomath Police help with investigation of meth dealer
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New parent group plans workshop on July 27 in Philomath
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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 […]
Community Calendar
• 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.