VOLUME 4, NUMBER 177
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Good afternoon. In the newsletter today: The latest Three Things column leads off with Philomath’s ranking of No. 4 on one of those “best places to live in Oregon” lists. Also, the latest Mount Union Stories installment features an Alsea man who died in 1917 and from our publishing partners, a story by The Daily Barometer about beating the heat in Newport and an interesting piece from the States Newsroom outlet in Montana about a recent otter attack.
Note to readers: I will be taking next week off to get in some R-and-R before school starts back up. You should still receive newsletters on the usual days except on Thursday.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Top Stories
Three Things: Philomath ranks as 4th best place to live in Oregon, police still searching for missing woman and upgrades at Silver Falls
Low crime rate, quality of life, home values make Philomath desirable; Corvallis Police would like to find woman’s remains; and North Falls has some new features
Those of us with a Philomath address realize it’s a pretty great place to live. Sure, we might be a little biased because it’s the place we call home but […]
More News
Mount Union Stories: Charles E. Seton (1833-1917)
Published as it appeared on Feb. 15, 1917, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 3, Column 2. Alsea Citizen Dies Suddenly—————Charles E. Seaton (Seton), aged 74 […]
Recent otter attack in Montana (almost) unheard of
The three women who were recently attacked by an otter while floating on the Jefferson River near Three Forks stood about a near-equal chance of […]
Oregon Department of Corrections tab for lawsuit tops $3 million
The Oregon Department of Corrections racked up more than $3 million in costs after losing a retaliation lawsuit filed by two employees that largely centered […]
Beat the heat at the coast this summer
As the sweltering summer sun intensifies, the soothing sound of waves crashing against the sandy shores and the cool, salty breeze becomes near impossible to […]
Most livable small cities in the U.S.
For some, the hustle and bustle of big-city living can be overwhelming, but the slow pace of life in a rural small town may not […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Warriors football program building momentum with official practices beginning Monday
The Philomath High School football program appears to have built some momentum as the Warriors launch into official practices beginning this coming Monday. Head coach […]
From the Past: Old landmark apple tree comes down in Philomath
Philomath from around 1908 into the early 1920s saw a number of improvements in the city’s business district. Antiquated buildings were replaced with cement, which […]
Community Calendar
• Sunday, Aug. 13: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 14: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Aug. 14: Mobile Makerspace at the Library, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 15: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 15: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Aug. 15: LEGO Day at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 15: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 15: Yoga at the Grange, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 16: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 16: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 16: Wednesday Noon Book Club at the Library, noon
• Wednesday, Aug. 16: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 17: Music in the Park, 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 17: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 18: Northwest Youth Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo, 4 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 18: Bingo at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 19: Northwest Youth Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 19: Food Preservation Workshop: Water Bath & Steam Canning, 10 a.m.-noon
• Saturday, Aug. 19: Summit Summer Festival, noon-7 p.m.