Volume 3, Number 94
Good Morning. It’s Saturday, July 30, 2022
The Philomath News is on summer break until Aug. 8.
The Latest …
National Night Out: A chance to meet neighbors, chat with police
Several organizations planning to participate in the Aug. 2 event at Philomath City Park
Described by the national organization as a “community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live,” National Night Out will return to Philomath on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The event will run from 6-8 p.m. at Philomath City Park in the vicinity of Randy Kugler Community […]
Letter: City Council missed greatly on psilocybin decision
Letter to the editor: A Philomath resident writes in to share her perspective on the City Council’s recent decision on psilocybin to put a two-year […]
Mount Union Stories: Joseph Schaffer (1836-1905)
Joseph Schaffer, a Prussian-born Civil War veteran who lived much of his life in Minnesota, died on Sept. 3, 1905 at age 69.
Drazan, Johnson, Kotek spar over guns, abortion, homelessness in first Oregon governor debate
The three women running to be Oregon’s next governor sparred over abortion, homelessness, guns and climate change in their first debate on Friday. Friday’s forum, […]
Famous actresses from Oregon
Anyone who wants to admire and envy the world’s biggest stars needs only to look on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to […]
Philomath in Photos
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Motorist crashes off Highway 34 near Fircreek Lane
The driver of a vehicle that left Highway 34 in a high-speed crash on Tuesday reportedly escaped with only minor injuries. Philomath Fire & Rescue […]
Union files unfair labor practice complaint against fire district
The union representing professional staff members at Philomath Fire & Rescue last week filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the fire district with Oregon’s […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, July 30: PHS All-Class Reunion, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sunday, July 31: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Sunday, July 31: Music in the Park with Family Tradition, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 2: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 2: National Night Out, 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 2: Virtual Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 3: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.