VOLUME 4, NUMBER 1
Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, January 3, 2022
Congratulations to the Alsea-area couple on the birth of their little boy — the first in Benton County in this new year (2 hours and 3 minutes into 2023).
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
2022 Year in Review — News: July to September
News included items on the Frolic & Rodeo, a change at fire chief and a new historical marker for Reuben Shipley
This is the third in a four-part series of articles reviewing news that occurred in 2022. This third installment breaks down the period of July 1 to September 30. JULY • July 2 — Dirt Road Brewing brought back its street party for a second year to begin the Fourth of July weekend. • July […]
Benton County’s first baby born on New Year’s morning
Alsea couple’s son born at 2:03 a.m. at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Just 2 hours and 3 minutes into 2023, Benton County’s first baby was born at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. Finchley Ceperich was born at 2:03 a.m. Jan. 1 to Russ and Angel Ceperich, of Alsea. The baby boy measured 17-3/4 inches in length and weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. Said Angel about […]
Deputies arrest woman in Blodgett shooting
The victim, who shares the Porter Road residence with her, underwent surgery for gunshot wounds
A 57-year-old Blodgett woman was arrested late Friday in the shooting of a 62-year-old man, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office announced. Tina Gonzales-Ross faces charges that include attempted murder, first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon, BCSO said. She was taken into custody at 10 p.m. Friday and lodged at Benton County Jail. Gonzales-Ross […]
2022 Year in Review — Sports: July to September
This is the third in a four-part series of articles reviewing sports that occurred in 2022. This second installment breaks down the period of July […]
Chamber seeks nominations by Jan. 15 for Samaritan Awards
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce wants to hear about individuals “who enhance and enrich the livability of our community through volunteer work” to be […]
Law Enforcement Report: Dec. 23-29, 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: Dec. 23-29, 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 […]
Missing Corvallis man found deceased on Marys Peak
A Corvallis man who had been reported missing was found deceased Sunday afternoon on Marys Peak, the Corvallis Police Department reported. Steven Mainwaring, 22, was […]
Jobs projected to grow the most in the next decade
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Philomath in Photos
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Philomath boys push Anchorage school to limit in tournament finale
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Ketchikan outlasts Philomath in OT for girls tourney title
KETCHIKAN, Alaska — Leading by three points with 9 seconds left, Philomath High’s girls basketball team appeared to be closing in on a hard-fought victory […]
2022 Year in Review — News: April to June
This is the second in a four-part series of articles reviewing news that occurred in 2022. This second installment breaks down the period of April […]
2022 Year in Review — Sports: April to June
This is the second in a four-part series of articles reviewing sports that occurred in 2022. This second installment breaks down the period of April […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, Jan. 3: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 3: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Jan. 3: Virtual Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 4: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 4: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 4: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 4: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 6: Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 6: Country Dance at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 7: PHS wrestling at King of the Hill, 10 a.m.