VOLUME 4, NUMBER 149
Good Afternoon. It’s July 5, 2023
The Latest
Philomath firefighters stay busy on the Fourth
Local units assist on several Corvallis calls, including grass and structure fires
Philomath Fire & Rescue was out in full force on the Fourth of July with responses Tuesday afternoon and evening that included a significant grass fire and a structure fire […]
Warrior Watch: Summer baseball, cross-country and OSAA Cup
Les & Bob’s close to wrapping up schedule; harriers will run in a few new meets; and Philomath settles for 2nd in race for the cup
Philomath High’s sports programs have been going through their typical summer routines including Levi Webber’s baseball team that has about a week remaining. Les & Bob’s, the local business that […]
More News
Study shows Oregon Coast gray whales consume millions of harmful bits of plastic, clothing
Researchers analyzing the poop and prey of gray whales off the Oregon Coast estimate the mammals could be consuming millions of small bits of plastic, […]
Newport’s soon-to-be resident takes its first steps in Louisiana
While scientists say the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free within the next decade – according to a 2023 Nature Communications study – Oregon State University […]
Hawaii, Alaska lead states with the most public beaches per capita
When the forecast calls for searing temperatures, nothing sounds more appealing than a day at the beach—but that’s not always easy to achieve, depending on […]
Philomath in Photos

In Case You Missed It …
Frolic preview: Special events stretch over 4 days in Philomath
Seventy years ago, the Philomath Buckaroo and Loggers’ Frolic made its debut through the efforts of three local couples — Clarence and Inez Marstall, Walter […]
Frolic preview: Volunteers ready for July 6-8 rodeo performances
The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo prides itself on the exceptional level of talent that works behind the scenes to keep the competitions moving along at […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
• 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











