VOLUME 4, NUMBER 132
Good Afternoon. It’s Sunday, June 11, 2023
A shout-out to reporter Kyle Odegard and photographer Andy Cripe for stepping in to cover Philomath High’s graduation while I was at my son’s wedding on Saturday. After finishing up work today, I’m taking Monday off to spend time with family and friends who are here from out of state and will be back in the office Tuesday.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest
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Gallery: PHS graduation (June 10, 2023)
A collection of photos from Philomath High School’s graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
More News
No major damage seen from last week’s PHS prank
Rumors of an out-of-control senior prank that caused tens of thousands of dollars to Philomath High School turned out to be unfounded, school officials and […]
Woman injured when thrown from horse near Philomath
A 50-year-old woman thrown from a horse near Philomath Friday suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. The local agency responded […]
City Council’s June 12 meeting to include budget-related public hearings
Three public hearings highlight the Philomath City Council’s June 12 agenda for a meeting scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Two of […]
Bilingual family concert coming Tuesday to Philomath
A children’s songwriter, Nathalia Palis, will perform in a special appearance in Philomath at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13. Called “Fiesta con Nathalia: A bilingual […]
Fire district’s board to meet Monday afternoon
Philomath Fire & Rescue’s board of directors will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at Station 201 with an agenda that includes updates on the chief’s […]
Solid waste workgroup’s findings to be presented at June 13 commissioners meeting
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Intense negotiations underway to end Senate impasse
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Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
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The Philomath High School’s Class of 2023 will make the diploma walk and 86 students will turn their tassels to officially make the transition from […]
Gallery: PHS Class of 2023 Graduation Walk (June 9, 2023)
A collection of photos from the PHS Class of 2023 Graduation Walk on Friday, June 9, 2023.
Obituary: John Wayne Clark (1948-2023)
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Mount Union Stories: Kezia Rayburn (1828-1917)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read a fascinating description of Kezia “Grandma” Rayburn and what it was like to cross the plains in 1847 […]
Community Calendar
• Monday, June 12: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, June 12: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 12: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 13: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 13: Fiesta con Nathalia: A Bilingual Family Concert, 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 13: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, June 13: Philomath Police Committee Meeting, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 13: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 14: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9 a.m.
• Wednesday, June 14: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, June 14: Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families, 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, June 14: Philomath Academy Graduation, 7 p.m.