VOLUME 5, NUMBER 150
Thursday, July 25, 2024
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Good afternoon. In the newsletter today: We have this week’s Things To Do This Weekend in Philomath (and a few from the surrounding area). Plus, a report on DEQ’s fine imposed on Philomath, the latest BCSO Log and another installment of From the Past. Also, a PHS volleyball camp is coming up Aug. 7-8, three former PHS students are on the Linfield dean’s list and we have a preview of Sunday’s Music in the Park.
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Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
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Things To Do This Weekend in Philomath: July 26-28, 2024
Weekend events, activities and ideas from around town along with a select few from the surrounding area
The final weekend of July features plenty of options for Philomath-area residents. You can begin the weekend Friday evening with a fundraiser concert and silent auction at Lumos or take […]
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BCSO Log: Crash with 4 injuries among agency’s reported responses
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status […]
Wastewater plant issue leads DEQ to fine the city
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued a $5,200 fine to the city of Philomath “for discharging wastes from its water treatment plant without a […]
Sunday’s Music in the Park to feature folk-Americana performers
The Music in the Park summer concert series continues Sunday with an appearance by the Barrie Dempsey Duo. The event begins at 6 p.m. at […]
From the Past: Nooning on the bridge in 1874, forest fire in 1924 and street lights in 1949
150 years ago1874 Off to Alsea: Last Monday, while returning from the burial of Mr. Hendrickson’s little child (which took place at the family burying […]
PHS volleyball camp coming Aug. 7-8
Philomath High School’s Future Warriors Volleyball Camp 2024 is coming up Aug. 7-8. The youth camp will accept boys and girls who this fall will […]
PHS graduates make Linfield’s spring dean’s list
Philomath High School graduates Grace Bennett, Brooke Clemens and Mikaila Saathoff earned dean’s list honors at Linfield University for the spring semester. To qualify for […]
Oregon tops country in share of people retaining Medicaid, study finds
Oregon, known nationally for its innovative approach to Medicaid, has kept more people than any other state on the free health insurance since an unwinding […]
Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as the state moves toward reforms
Children who spent time in Oregon’s foster care system have a chance to talk about their experiences with a federal judge who is finalizing a […]
Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Oregon
The combination of inflation and increased work-from-home opportunities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted migration patterns across the United States, the effects of […]
In Case You Missed It …
Three lightning-sparked fires near Marys Peak contained
A weekend lightning storm ignited several small fires on Siuslaw National Forest, including three in the Rock Creek watershed near Marys Peak. Joanie Schmidgall, Siuslaw […]
PHS All-Class Reunion coming Saturday
The Philomath High School All-Class Reunion is scheduled to run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Philomath City Park’s Randy Kugler Community Hall and is […]
Death Notice: Jerry Bennett (1947-2024)
Jerry Bennett, 76, of Philomath, died Saturday, July 20, 2024. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall at […]
Chapel Drive between 15th and 19th to be closed Aug. 5-8
Benton County will close Chapel Drive to traffic between 15th and 19th streets from Aug. 5-8, officials announced. The street closure is necessary for the […]
Westwood’s summer concert series continues July 28
Westwood Community Church’s summer outdoor concert series continues Sunday with a performance by the Cornerstone Gospel Singers. The show is scheduled to begin at 6 […]
Community Calendar
• Friday, July 26: Philomath Lions Club Book Sale,. noon-6 p.m.
• Friday, July 26: Strengthening Rural Families Fundraiser at Lumos Winery, 5-8 p.m.
• Friday, July 26: Sara Gazarek and Band in Concert, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 27: Starker Forests Summer Tour Series, 9-11 a.m.
• Saturday, July 27: Maxtivity: Ice Dye Experiments Class, 9 a.m.
• Saturday, July 27: PHS All-Class Reunion, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, July 27: Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-4 p.m.
• Sunday, July 28: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Sunday, July 28: Summer Concert Series at Westwood Community Church, 6 p.m.
• Sunday, July 28: Music in the Park, 6-8 p.m.