VOLUME 5, NUMBER 66
Friday, March 29, 2024
Good afternoon. In the newsletter today: We have a feature on Jim Brewer, Philomath’s retiring city attorney who had a local presence in this city for 31 years. Plus, a Philomath 5 column takes a look at the five fastest 800-meter male runners in the PHS record book. Also, the latest Mount Union Stories installment. I’m off on an anniversary excursion with my wife so no newsletter tomorrow. Have a great Easter weekend.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Top Stories
Jim Brewer: An career in law serving Philomath
Longtime city attorney retires after a 31-year run that started as a third-year law student working as a clerk and prosecuting municipal court cases
After 31 years of legal work in Philomath, Jim Brewer earlier this month attended his final City Council meeting. Three city managers, four police chiefs and numerous city councilors consulted […]
More News
The Philomath 5: Fastest 800-meter male runners at PHS
The shortest of the distance events in high school track and field would be the 800-meter run and over the years, Philomath High has had […]
Latest round of Siletz grants includes $900 to Clemens Primary School
Clemens Primary School in Philomath received a grant in February through the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, the organization announced. Clemens Primary School received a […]
Mount Union Stories: Jerry Nunan (1846-1928)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Jerry Nunan, who had a long career in newspapers in Oregon that included reporter at the Oregonian […]
Oregon to get portion of $21 billion for early and postsecondary education allocated by Congress
Education agencies, institutions and nonprofits in Oregon are slated to a portion of more than $21.3 billion from Congress for the current year. The money […]
Wyden, Merkley send federal dollars to aid Oregon’s health crises
Oregon will get millions in federal funding to put toward health care and addiction treatment projects that stretch from the Portland region to rural communities. […]
Best scenic drives in Oregon
There’s no shortage of scenic drives to take in the United States. According to the National Scenic Byway Foundation, there are 184 designated byway routes […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Philomath’s Community Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday
Youngsters toting candy-filled baskets along with older kids and adults covered in mud will be among the visuals following Saturday morning’s Community Easter Egg Hunt […]
From the Past: 1874 college ad, Kings Valley mail, sawmill loan
150 years ago1874 College advertisement: This institution of learning is located at Philomath, Oregon, and is under the supervision of the United Brethren in Christ. […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, March 30: Community Easter Egg Hunt, 10:02 a.m.
• Saturday, March 30: Bunny Hop Dance at the Willamette Community and Grange Hall, 7-9:30 a.m.
• Sunday, March 31: Easter Egg Hunt at Peace Lutheran Church, 11:15 a.m.
• Monday, April 1: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, April 1: PHS baseball vs. Crook County, 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, April 1: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting. 6 p.m.
• Monday, April 1: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, April 2: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, April 2: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: Calas (Rice Donuts). 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2: PHS softball vs. Gladstone, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2: PHS boys tennis vs. Marist Catholic. 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2: PHS girls tennis at Marist Catholic. 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2: PHS baseball at Madras, 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2: Park Advisory Board Meeting. 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2: Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2: Yoga at the Grange, 7 p.m.