VOLUME 5, NUMBER 69
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Good afternoon. In the newsletter today: We have coverage of Dave Gurski taking over for the retiring Ken Rueben as Philomath’s chief of police. Two officers were also elevated this week to sergeant (I’m planning a separate feature on Ken Rueben’s retirement for next week). Also, this week’s From the Past column is now online and there are a couple of interesting stories out of Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
Top Stories
New police chief officially in place at Philomath
Dave Gurski succeeds Ken Rueben in department’s lead position; officers Blake Bowers, Brandon Thurman both promoted to sergeant
The Philomath Police Department’s leadership went through a significant change this week with Dave Gurski taking over for the retiring Ken Rueben in the law enforcement agency’s lead position. Gurski, […]
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From the Past: School statistics in 1899, killing gophers in 1949, Frolic changes in 1984
150 years ago1874 Republican nominations: At the head of our paper, to day, we place the names of the candidates nominated for the various offices […]
Philomath’s annual drinking water report available
The city of Philomath’s annual Water System Consumer Confidence Report is now available for the public to read, Public Works Director Kevin Fear announced. The […]
Activists protest in trees, file lawsuit to block old growth logging on BLM land
A coalition of environmental groups and regional activists are attempting to stop the U.S. Bureau of Land Management from allowing old growth trees to be […]
Democratic Oregon House candidate is big Republican donor
The Democratic candidate running against incumbent Democratic Rep. Jules Walters in a Clackamas County House district has given nearly $400,000 to state and federal Republican […]
Best private colleges in Oregon
Almost all the oldest universities in the United States are private colleges. Harvard and St. John’s College, for example, were founded before the 18th century […]
Philomath in Photos
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Gladstone dampens Philomath’s home opener in softball
Following a 17-0 loss Tuesday afternoon to Gladstone in the team’s home opener, the Philomath High softball team gathered for a chat with coach Travis […]
Death Notice: Matthew Christopher Hewson (1990-2024)
Matthew Christopher Hewson, 34, passed away in his sleep on March 28, 2024 in Philomath. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. A viewing is scheduled […]
Annual Summit Talent Show set for Saturday night
The 40th Summit Talent Show returns to the rural community at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in the historic Summit Grange Hall. Featuring performers of […]
Kings Valley Charter School’s PTO planning fundraiser
The Kings Valley Charter School Parent-Teacher Organization is hosting its “Step Into A World of Books” spring auction on Saturday, April 13. The event begins […]
Warriors hand Madras 13-0 baseball defeat on the road
Philomath junior Joe Barnes threw a complete-game one-hitter, the offense pounded out 14 hits and the defense committed no errors in a 13-0 rout over […]
Community Calendar
• Thursday, April 4: Philomath Public Works Committee Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Thursday, April 4: PHS boys tennis at Molalla, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, April 4: PHS girls tennis vs. Molalla, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, April 4: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: Relax Into Your Art, 7 p.m.
• Friday, April 5: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: Wee Ones Art Time, 10 a.m.
• Friday, April 5: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: Middlers Art Friday, 3 p.m.
• Friday, April 5: PHS softball vs. Pendleton, 3:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 5: Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space: Graphic Activism, 7 p.m.
• Friday, April 5: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.