VOLUME 4, NUMBER 9
Good Afternoon. It’s Thursday, January 12, 2023

For those who have noticed, the newsletter delivery time has changed from 7 a.m. to noon (sorry to those early-morning readers). I felt the need to adjust my writing schedule for my own health and sanity. Sports and meetings that go well into the evenings often force me to work until midnight to 1 in the morning, and/or get up at 5 a.m. the next day to get it all done in time to include in the newsletter. The revised schedule allows me more time to get the work done (and get more sleep).

Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor


The Latest …

City begins year’s business with several appointments, assignments

One move involving Giana Bernardini to the Tree Advisory Board creates vacancy on the Planning Commission

Beyond the volunteer contributions of an unpaid mayor and six council members, Philomath’s city government structure also depends heavily on several individuals to fill seats on boards and committees. Names were flying furiously around the table during the Philomath City Council’s meeting on Jan. 9 and although not all seats had been filled, the roster […]

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Warrior Watch: Philomath High skiers hit the slopes

Plus, a look at the latest basketball polls and track and field’s continuing search for a pole vault coach

Sophomore Joe Barnes and freshman Ana Candanoza are competing with the Philomath High Alpine Ski Team, hitting the slopes for the first time this winter at an event at Mount Hood last weekend. Known simply as PHAST, Barnes and Candanoza will compete with the Mid-Valley Race Club team, which includes student skiers from Philomath, Corvallis, […]

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Obituary: Bob Glathar (1950-2022)

Bob Glathar passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2022, in Orlando, Florida at the end of a fun-filled vacation with family. Robert William Glathar was […]

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Death Notice: Jakeb Riley Davis (1999-2023)

Jakeb R. Davis, 23, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 at his Philomath residence. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the […]

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Park Advisory Board to meet Thursday at City Hall

The Philomath Park Advisory Board will hold its first meeting of the year at 5 p.m. Thursday at City Hall with an agenda that includes […]

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Local genealogy group invites community to free program

The Benton County Genealogical Society invites the community to a free program on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Philomath Museum. The group will host a […]

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Oregon Gov. Kotek declares homelessness state of emergency, signs housing executive orders

Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday declared that much of Oregon is in a state of emergency because of homelessness and created a new state council […]

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Oregon State Hospital largely passed recent inspection but violations remain

Oregon State Hospital largely passed its latest federal inspection but fell short of requirements for cleanliness, food storage and safety and following up on patient […]

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Most popular boy names in the 90s in Oregon

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the 90s in Oregon using data from the Social Security Administration. Names […]

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Philomath in Photos

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11, 2023: Peter Finn sings during the Jan. 10 Community Meal at College United Methodist Church. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

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Warriors expect to see good competition at weekend sprint meet

A month from now, the Philomath High School swim teams will be competing in the district meet with hopes of qualifying for state. Several Warrior […]

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From the Past: Philomath Lions Club organizes 75 years ago

The Philomath Lions Club has been serving Philomath for 75 years now with the chapter’s organization in January 1948. It was actually the second attempt […]

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Community Calendar

• Thursday, Jan. 12: Teen Hangout at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 12: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 13: PHS wrestling at Oregon Classic, 11 a.m.
• Friday, Jan. 13: PHS swimming at Newport, 4 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 13: PHS girls basketball vs. Madras, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 13: PHS boys basketball vs. Madras, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 14: PHS wrestling at Oregon Classic, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 14: Philomath City Council Work Session Retreat, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 14: PHS wrestling at Nick Lutz Memorial Tournament, 9:30 a.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 14: Mount Union Cemetery Association annual meeting, 10 a.m.-noon
• Saturday, Jan. 14: PHS swimming at District Sprint Meet, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 14: Benton County Genealogical Society Program, 11 a.m.