VOLUME 5, NUMBER 110
Thursday, May 30, 2024
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Good afternoon. In the newsletter today: U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle has included $1.9 million to Philomath in funding requests forwarded to the House Appropriations Committee and if the city receives the money, it will go toward future infrastructure costs in the Millpond Crossing development, a move intended to keep homes more affordable. Also, we have the Things to Do This Weekend in Philomath feature; a new BCSO Log that shares results of Memorial Day weekend enforcement; the latest From the Past column; and an obituary and death notice.
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Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Top Stories
Philomath could be getting up to $1.9 million in name of affordable housing
City’s ‘housing infrastructure support’ request among 15 selected by U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle to forward to the House Appropriations Committee
Philomath could be on the receiving end of up to $1.9 million in federal funding to be used toward infrastructure-related needs in future phases of the Millpond Crossing housing development. […]
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Things To Do This Weekend in Philomath: May 31-June 2, 2024
Take the kids out to Clemens Field at Philomath High on Friday evening for a bouncing good time, follow up with a visit on Saturday […]
BCSO Log: Memorial Day weekend enforcement nets 5 DUIIs plus high-speed citations in Blodgett vicinity
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office plus results of Memorial Day weekend enforcement.
Obituary: Patricia Ladell Ayers (1930-2024)
In loving memory of Patricia Ayers. She passed peacefully the morning of May 12, 2024 at the age of 93. Pat was born in DeWitt […]
Death Notice: Linda Laine Lee (1949-2024)
Linda Laine Lee, 75, of Philomath, died Monday, May 27, 2024. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall […]
From the Past: Veterans reunion in 1899, graduation in 1924, Wren school in 1949
150 years ago1874 Church conference: The U.B. Conference, Bishop Edwards presiding, closed its session, at Philomath, last Tuesday. We have not been furnished with proceedings […]
Oregon lawmakers weigh changes after woman freezes to death outside memory care facility
Ki Soon Hyun died alone last year of hypothermia on a frigid winter day in a wooded area about half a mile from her memory […]
In-person socialization is alive in these states—here’s where people are the most social
It’s been a few years since Americans were largely shuttered indoors for months on end during the COVID-19 pandemic, but is that why the country […]
McDonald ekes out likely win in Democratic primary contest in Corvallis-based House district
Sarah Finger McDonald is on track to defeat Sami Al-Abdrabbuh in the 16th House District Democratic primary, according to unofficial results updated Wednesday. The two […]
Philomath in Photos
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Two-vehicle crash occurs Tuesday afternoon on Highway 34
Two vehicles sustained heavy damage but both drivers appear to have escaped without any significant injuries in a collision Tuesday afternoon on Alsea Highway about […]
Warrior Watch: All-star cagers, cross-country and Future Warriors
Philomath High School standouts Preston Kramer and Jacob Peters were invited to play in next month’s Oregon Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Series, Warriors coach Blake […]
Nonprofits join together for June 1 garage sale
Several nonprofit organizations will come together Saturday at Philomath Scout Lodge for what is being billed as the “Non-Profit Garage Sale.” The event, which will […]
Community Calendar
• Thursday, May 30: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: Relax Into Your Art, 7 p.m.
• Friday, May 31: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: Wee Ones Art Time, 10 a.m.
• Friday, May 31: Preschool Science at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Friday, May 31: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: Middlers Art Friday, 3 p.m.
• Friday, May 31: PYAC Community Kids Carnival, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 31: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: Graphic Activism, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, June 1: Non-Profit Garage Sale at Philomath Scout Lodge, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sunday, June 2: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.