VOLUME 5, NUMBER 238
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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Three Things: Talkin’ Turkey Bingo, Philomath News anniversary and real estate agent’s videos
A rundown of the return of a popular fundraiser; local news site launched 4 years ago; and Tyler Thomas shares his rundown of things to do in Philomath
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it’s time to talk turkey. Following last week’s Christmas Tree Lighting, I ran over to the high school to see how Turkey Bingo was coming […]
More News
OSP Log: Crash near Sweet Home among recent highway fatalities
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Museum event to explore Christmas trees in agriculture
The Museum Kids series of activities by the Benton County Historical Society will continue in Philomath Saturday, Dec. 7 with a program on Christmas trees […]
Democrats win supermajority in Oregon House, Senate, with narrow win in Woodburn
Oregon Democrats appear to have eked out a supermajority in both the state House and Senate, with a narrow win confirmed in a rural Woodburn-based […]
Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s pick for labor secretary, says she received bomb threat
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that it responded to a threat against U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, an Oregon Republican selected by president-elect Donald […]
Shoppers say they want eco-friendly products, so why aren’t they buying them?
On paper, being more sustainable and eco-friendly while shopping sounds great—so why don’t more people do it? There is growing consumer consciousness about the environmental […]
In Case You Missed It …
Fifty years ago, a woman’s mission to feed others continues in Philomath
Fifty years ago, Nancy Flegal arrived in Philomath from the Midwest and pedaled around town on a three-wheeled bicycle delivering food to folks in need. […]
The Philomath 5: Thanksgiving moments
Philomath residents will celebrate Thanksgiving this week each in their own way whether that involves a warm, cozy day at home with a turkey in […]
BCSO Log: Stuck gas pedal, debris on road lead to crashes
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 […]
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Community Calendar
• Monday, Dec. 2: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Dec. 2: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 3: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 3: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 3: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 3: Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 3: Yoga at the Grange, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 4: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 4: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 4: PHS Swimming Home Meet, 4:15 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 4: PHS Girls Basketball at Crescent Valley, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 4: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.