VOLUME 6, NUMBER 124
Friday, June 20, 2025
Editor’s note: There will not be a Saturday newsletter this week (I’m on vacation). Look for the next one in your email inbox on Tuesday. Thank you, Brad Fuqua
Editor’s Choice
RV park’s developer wants to continue with project in phases
Lepman believes phasing would ‘align construction schedule with anticipated market demand and conditions’
Developer Scott Lepman, who is building a 175-space recreational vehicle park on 49 acres in Philomath, has submitted an application to the city to complete the project in phases. If the application receives approval, the Tall Timber RV Park construction schedule will be split into five phases. READ THE NOTICE OF APPLICATION ON THE CITY’S […]
News
OSP Log: Recent highway fatalities include 2 in Polk County
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 […]
Local Government: City Council’s budget hearing and vote highlights upcoming public meetings
The Philomath City Council will vote on the 2025-26 fiscal year budget to highlight public meetings for the week of June 23-27. The Inclusivity Committee, […]
A relationship expert’s number one tip for dating in every decade
Aging has certain advantages when it comes to dating. You’ve got life experience and a pretty good idea of what you want and don’t want […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Longtime Philomath High track assistant Brian Lucas receives recognition
EUGENE — In the final hour of the Class 4A state championships at Hayward Field, assistant coach Brian Lucas sat in the stands with head […]
BCSO Log: Illegal camping, ID theft, trespassing among recent calls
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 […]
Obituary: Janet “Jan” Lane (1942-2025)
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Janet “Jan” Lane passed away peacefully at home in Blodgett, Oregon, at the age of 83. Born in Corvallis and […]
Local historical society partners with Braver Angels for immigration policy debate
The Benton County Historical Society is teaming up with the Braver Angels organization to host a community debate focused on immigration policy. The free public […]
PHS Class of 2005 planning 20-year reunion events
The Philomath High School Class of 2005 is planning 20-year reunion events for Friday-Saturday, July 12-13, organizer Marissa Beachy announced. Plans include a casual gathering […]
DTW Lite to play Music in the Park on Sunday
Philomath Music in the Park’s first weekend concert of the season is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday at Philomath City Park with a performance by […]
Community Calendar
Friday, June 20
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
Saturday, June 21
• Independent Community Club (ICC) Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Tin Can Alley at Lumos Wine Co., 2 p.m.
Sunday, June 22
• Independent Community Club (ICC) Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Summer Planting for Fall and Winter Edible Gardening Class at Shonnard’s, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Music in the Park Series, 6 p.m.
Monday, June 23
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 24
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Wren Book Club, 5:45 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.