VOLUME 4, NUMBER 203
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Good afternoon. In the newsletter today: Tanner Dowless, who came up through the Philomath school system, gives back through an Eagle Scout project — an outdoor classroom teaching kiosk. Plus, the latest public safety news with the Police Log and Fire Calls.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Top Stories
Eagle Scout project adds teaching option to PES courtyard
Tanner Dowless leads crew through the construction of an outdoor teaching kiosk in the elementary school’s courtyard
Philomath Elementary students will likely be spending more time outside this academic year and into the future with an addition to the school’s enclosed courtyard. Tanner Dowless, an Eagle Scout […]
Police Log: Crash on Plymouth Drive leads to DUII, reckless driving arrest
A rundown of responses from the past few weeks as reported by Philomath Police and Benton County Sheriff’s Office along with traffic fatalities from around Oregon
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office along with a list of highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
More News
Fire Calls: Fire in field near Airport Avenue and Cutler Lane; motorcyclist injured in crash on KV Highway
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of Sept. 8-14.
Maxtivity issues call for artists for its New Year’s fundraiser
Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space has issued a call for artists to submit works to be featured in the Philomath-based nonprofit organization’s New Year’s […]
Samaritan-hosted flu shot clinics coming Oct. 7
Samaritan Health Services will host drive-thru flu vaccination clinics Oct. 7 in Corvallis, Albany, Lebanon, Newport and Lincoln City. The drive-thru flu shot site closest […]
Push to change Measure 110 gains momentum and money
A coalition funded by prominent Oregonians, including retired Nike co-founder Phil Knight, plans to ask Oregon voters in 2024 to roll back some of Measure […]
NASA imagery shows scale, impact of logging in drinking watersheds on Oregon Coast
Oregon’s coastal communities that rely on drinking water from forested rivers and creeks have lost substantial tree cover during the last 20 years, a recent […]
Strawberries, potatoes, and other groceries that rose in price in August
After more than a year of historical inflation, grocery prices are staying relatively steady. Prices fell in March and April for the first time since […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Warriors pass their way to 41-17 football win at Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE — In a game that started a half-hour late and featured big plays by both teams, Philomath High moved to 2-1 on the […]
Three Things: Philomath’s newest author, stolen flag anonymously replaced and annual art tour upcoming
Retired 16 months ago from a career in chemical engineering, Philomath resident Munk Davis reignited a longing from his younger years to put pen to […]
Gallery: PHS football at Cottage Grove (Sept. 15, 2023)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 41-17 football win at Cottage Grove on Friday.
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, Sept. 19: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 19: PHS volleyball vs. Cascade, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 20: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 20: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 20: Wednesday Noon Book Club at the Library, noon
• Wednesday, Sept. 20: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 21: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 21: PHS Girls Soccer at Cascade, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 21: PHS Boys Soccer vs. Cascade, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 21: PHS Volleyball at Newport, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 21: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.