VOLUME 4, NUMBER 70
Good Afternoon. It’s Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Latest
Slippery Highway 20 after hailstorm squall sends vehicle off road into tree
Motorist survives with non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the Sunday afternoon incident on Wren Hill
A female motorist who crashed off a slippery Highway 20 on Wren Hill was transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center on Sunday afternoon with non-life-threatening injuries, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. The local fire department was dispatched to the scene of the incident at 12:52 p.m. March 26 in an area on the highway […]
Brad’s Blog: Homelessness touches more people than you might think
The issue hits home here in Benton County and continues to be a major topic at the State Legislature level
A few years ago, I sat down at the local coffee shop for a talk with a Philomath resident who wanted to see coverage on the homelessness crisis that we see in Oregon. At the time, I passed on the idea because the potential stories were all Corvallis-centric and I’m big on keeping my coverage […]
Summit Talent Show returning to the stage
Event scheduled for 7 p.m. start Saturday, April 1, at Summit Grange Hall
The 39th Summit Talent Show returns for the first time in three years at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the historic Summit Grange Hall. Featuring performers of all ages, organizers describe the “old-timey show” as a “lively evening of creativity, songs, dance, tall tales, music, laughter and pride of Summit’s colorful, rural, close-knit community.” […]
More News
Law Enforcement Report: March 17-23, 2023
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of March 17-23.
Fire & Rescue Calls: March 17-23, 2023
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of March 17-23.
PHS beats Marshfield on bases-loaded walk
For the second time in as many games this season, the Philomath High baseball team lost a lead in the late innings. But unlike the […]
Softball team drops games to California school, 5A Ashland
The Philomath High School softball team came up short in a pair of games Monday on the first day of the North Medford Spring Break […]
School Board to meet about state’s Integrated Guidance Plan
The Philomath School Board plans to meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the district’s approach to a state initiative known as the Integrated Guidance […]
Today With the Editor: 3/28/23
Philomath News Editor/Publisher Brad Fuqua shares thoughts and provides insight on his news operation while going through a day on the job through live blogging.
Oregon schools may be required to electronically notify families, employees of threats
Locking doors. Slamming window blinds. Teachers telling students to be quiet and hide under desks. As Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, put it: “This isn’t a […]
State giving children in low-income families statewide $170 million in extra food money
Oregon is sending $170 million in extra food aid to children in low-income families statewide. The Department of Human Services will start issuing payments of […]
Oregon drivers must remove studded tires by Friday, March 31
Drivers need to remove their studded tires by Friday or face fines, the Oregon Department of Transportation announced Monday. Studded tires are allowed in the […]
Most and least lucrative college majors, by state
Over a dozen medical schools and 40 law schools have elected to withdraw from the U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings as of February […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Local scouts reflect on earning Eagle rank
The performance-based achievements are challenging and only a small percentage of candidates are able to achieve the rank with the high standards involved. Once qualified, […]
New study sounds alarm, provides hope for Western red cedars
Though no one realized it at the time, the beginning of the end for many Northwest Western red cedar trees began about a decade ago. […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, March 28: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, March 28: PHS softball vs. Brookings-Harbor at Medford, noon
• Tuesday, March 28: PHS baseball vs. Valley Catholic (at Newport), 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 28: Mobile Makerspace at the Library, 3:30-5 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 28: Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 28: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 29: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, March 29: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, March 29: Building Bonanza at Philomath Community Library, 2-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 29: Philomath School Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, March 30: Movie Marathon at Philomath Community Library, 10-4 p.m.
• Thursday, March 30: Philomath Heritage Tree Selection Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.