VOLUME 4, NUMBER 4
Good Morning. It’s Friday, January 6, 2023
I’ve been hit with illness this week, so it’s been a challenge to get various news reporting assignments finished (the downside to a one-person news staff). Thank you for your patience.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
City Council’s close election chosen as top story of the year
The Philomath News top 10 also includes the Frolic fire, Millpond Crossing issues, fire chief’s departure, streetscapes groundbreaking and others
Around election time, advertisements on television, printed publications and online sites urge people to cast their ballots. “Every vote counts” is an often-heard phrase in an effort to increase voter turnout. In Philomath, that couldn’t have been more true. The City Council election came down to a single vote for the sixth and final seat […]
Death Notice: Jim McCoin (1946-2022)
Ronald “Jim” McCoin, 76, died Dec. 31, 2022, at his home in Philomath. DeMoss-Durdan is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall […]
Oregon teen’s activism could lead to lower voting age
A 15-year-old’s political activism could result in Oregon legislators considering lowering the state voting age to 16. Devon Lawson-McCourt, a sophomore at McKenzie River Community […]
Oregon’s second female chief justice takes office
Oregon’s Supreme Court has a new chief justice who’s the second woman to serve in the role. Meagan Flynn took office on Jan. 1, succeeding […]
23 astronomical events to look out for in 2023
Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, the first high-definition photos of outer space were able to be seen in 2022. Neat images of galaxies, […]
Philomath in Photos
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Brad’s Blog: New law allows cities to control speed limits
Philomath’s residential development over the past few years has impacted traffic patterns for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. As such, it seems possible that the city […]
Warrior Watch: PHS wrestlers piling up a lot of victories
Fifteen Philomath High wrestlers have winning records as the Warriors get ready for Saturday’s King of the Hill Invitational at Pleasant Hill. Not all of […]
Linn-Benton Community College releases honor roll
Linn-Benton Community College released this week the names of students who made the honor roll for the completed fall term. The list includes 24 students […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Monday, Jan. 9: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 9: Philomath City Council and Mayor Swearing-in Ceremony, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 9: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 10: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 10: PHS swimming 3-way meet, 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 10: PHS girls basketball at Estacada, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 10: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 10: PHS boys basketball at Estacada, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 11: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 11: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.