VOLUME 4, NUMBER 27
Good Afternoon. It’s Saturday, February 4, 2023
I’m getting back into the swing of things over the past couple of days after the midweek disruption to my routine. I finally finished this morning a story on the old Waucomah Theatre building that’s now owned by Jason Leonard. By the way, if you have questions for Rep. David Gomberg, he’ll be at City Hall today from 1-2:30 p.m. And don’t forget the Go for the Gold cheerleading showcase that begins at 9 a.m. tomorrow at PHS.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
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New life for old building on Main Street
Originally built in 1947 as a movie theater and for more than a quarter century serving as the home of a quilting business, a prime location in downtown Philomath now houses a gym and salon
The next time you enjoy a downtown walk in Philomath, pause for a few moments at 1243 Main St., the spot right next door to The Dizzy Hen. Allow the traffic to pass by and during a moment of quiet, imagine the voices. Built in 1947 as a movie theater and repurposed through the years […]
City committee application deadline coming up Monday
City of Philomath needs to fill opening on the Planning Commision, Budget Committee and Inclusivity Committee
Applications for city committee vacancies by Philomath citizens must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6. The city of Philomath needs to fill openings on the Planning Commision, Budget Committee and Inclusivity Committee. Seven citizens sit on the Planning Commission, which makes decisions related to zoning, land use and development. The group meets once […]
Walk-in foot-care clinic coming to Philomath on Feb. 9
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Mount Union Stories: George Mercer (1829-1914)
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Black lawmaker pulled over twice in three days by Oregon State Police
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How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week
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Philomath in Photos
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Cascade survives Warriors comeback in 4A boys basketball showdown
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Community Calendar
• Saturday, Feb. 4: Oregon’s Largest Indoor Bounce Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 4: PHS girls wrestling at 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 meet, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 4: Meet and Greet with Rep. David Gomberg, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 5: Go For Gold Cheer Exhibition Showcase Event, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 6: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 6: Philomath Fire & Rescue Civil Service Commission Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 6: Philomath Finance and Administration Committee, 4 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 6: PHS boys basketball vs. Newport, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 6: PHS girls basketball vs. Newport, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 7: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 7: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Feb. 7: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 7: Virtual Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.