VOLUME 5, NUMBER 112
Saturday, June 1, 2024
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Good afternoon. In the newsletter today: We have coverage of a world record attempt by PHS students Friday morning, an activity that’s part of a pilot STEM-CTE program that’s been happening this year. Also, we have the latest OSP Log and a report on a crash that occurred yesterday on Pioneer Street.
Have a great weekend!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Top Stories
Sure, no world record but students had fun while learning
Activity represented the culmination of a STEM-CTE program that brought student groups together on Philomath High’s campus
In the midst of Philomath High School’s annual field day Friday morning at Clemens Field, one of the more stunning visuals involved a very long stretch of familiar-looking bright orange […]
More News
Driver reportedly injured in Friday crash on Pioneer Street
The driver of a Lexus that crashed into the back of a parked pickup truck Friday evening on Pioneer Street suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Philomath Fire […]
OSP Log: Officer-involved shooting in Linn County being investigated
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]
McDonald-Dunn forest management plan meeting set for June 5
The Oregon State University College of Forestry is hosting an input session Wednesday about the college’s development of a new plan to guide management of […]
Historic reading investment, updates to teacher licensure and literacy training underway
Hundreds of schools across the state have begun spending their portions of a historic investment to turn around chronically low reading proficiency among Oregon kids. […]
Senate approves controversial appointments to Oregon water department, forestry board
Despite pushback, the Oregon Senate approved two controversial candidates to serve on the state Board of Forestry and as the director of the Oregon Water […]
Which U.S. counties are at the greatest risk for wildfire damage?
Wildfires have become more prevalent in the U.S. over the last few decades. Like many other climate events, they can have a devastating effect on […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Philomath’s 2 newest ballfields formally dedicated
While youngsters in uniform warmed up to play baseball games on Philomath’s two newest ballfields Wednesday evening at Skirvin Park, the Philomath Youth Activities Club […]
Gallery: PYAC’s Frolic Fields Dedication (May 29, 2024)
A collection of photos from a Philomath Youth Activities Club dedication ceremony at two new ballfields on Wednesday.
Fire contained to apartment’s stovetop, hood
A neighbor’s quick actions played a key role Thursday morning in the containment of an apartment fire to a stovetop and hood, Philomath Fire and […]
Filing period for Philomath mayor, 3 councilor seats opens next week
Local citizens interested in serving the city as mayor or city councilor can throw their names in the hat beginning June 5 to appear on […]
Mount Union Stories: Anna Jane Norton (1879-1928)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Annie Norton, the daughter of Benton County pioneers who died at age 49 in 1928 after a […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Monday, June 3: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, June 3: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 4: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, June 4: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, June 4: Crafternoon at Philomath Community Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 4: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 4: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 4: Kings Valley Charter School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 4: Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 4: Yoga at the Grange, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 4: PHS Spring Concert, 7 p.m.