VOLUME 4, NUMBER 148
Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Happy Fourth of July everybody. Stay safe.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest
Frolic preview: Volunteers ready for July 6-8 rodeo performances
Many familiar faces return to the arena; fireworks to follow Friday’s action; Slicker highlights 2 evenings on Yew Wood stage
The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo prides itself on the exceptional level of talent that works behind the scenes to keep the competitions moving along at a good pace each evening. […]
Frolic preview: Special events stretch over 4 days in Philomath
As annual event hits 70th year, lineup of activities includes cornhole, home run derby, sidewalk chalk, 5K run, lumberjack contest, fish rodeo, food and lots of vendors
Seventy years ago, the Philomath Buckaroo and Loggers’ Frolic made its debut through the efforts of three local couples — Clarence and Inez Marstall, Walter and Ida Pflughaupt and Melvin […]
More News
Philomath included in red flag warning, heat advisory
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Tuesday for regions of the state that includes Benton County and Philomath. The warning is in […]
Obituary: Donald Roy Maddux (1957-2023)
Donald Roy Maddux passed away on June 20th, 2023. He was born in Corvallis, Oregon, on October 7th, 1957, the third of five children to […]
Philomath’s new School Board members take their seats
The Philomath School Board took care of routine business on the first weekday of the new fiscal year Monday evening with a mix of new […]
Eugene man dies in paraglider crash into Willamette River
A 51-year-old Eugene man was killed Saturday near Peoria when the paraglider that he was a passenger in crashed into the Willamette River, the Benton […]
Law Enforcement Report: June 23-29, 2023
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of June 23-29.
Fire & Rescue Calls: June 23-29, 2023
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of June 23-29.
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Classic cars return to Philomath on July 8
Each summer during the Philomath Classic Car Show, it’s not an uncommon sight to see an 80-something making his way up and down the rows […]
Frolic preview: Grand Parade heads in new direction
Get ready to set up your parade-viewing chairs in a different spot this year. The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo changed the Grand Parade’s route out […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, July 4: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 5: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 5: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 5: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30-11 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 5: Philomath Fire and Rescue Civil Service Commission Meeting, 2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 5: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 5: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 5: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Home Run Derby, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 6: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Heather’s Kids Korner, 5-7 p.m.
• Thursday, July 6: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Youth Cornhole Tournament, 5-7 p.m.
• Thursday, July 6: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: NPRA Rodeo, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, July 6: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Dance at the Yew Wood Corral, 9 p.m.-midnight
• Friday, July 7: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Sidewalk Chalk Roundup, 9-11 a.m.
• Friday, July 7: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Slack Rodeo, 11 a.m.
• Friday, July 7: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Marys Peak Search and Rescue Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Friday, July 7: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Heather’s Kids Korner, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, July 7: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Adult Cornhole Tournament, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, July 7: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: NPRA Rodeo, 7 p.m.
• Friday, July 7: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Fireworks Show, 9:30 p.m. (estimated)
• Friday, July 7: Philomath Frolic and Rodeo: Dance at the Yew Wood Corral, 9:30 p.m.-midnight