VOLUME 6, NUMBER 132
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Frolic and Rodeo queen’s custom chaps illustrate love for community
A work of art, the leather chaps connect to Philomath’s past and are representative of the local rodeo culture
On the west end of the arena on Wednesday evening, Alora Wright posed for photos in full Philomath Frolic and Rodeo queen attire — a crown attached to a black cowboy hat, a button-up striped western shirt, denim jeans with a large buckle, a sash identifying her royal title in decorative script and an impressive […]
News
ODOT cancels Highway 34 work due to funding challenges
The Oregon Department of Transportation announced Thursday morning that a road preservation project scheduled to begin Monday on Highway 34 between Philomath and Alsea has […]
Philomath High’s All-Class Reunion set for July 26 at city park
The annual Philomath High School All-Class Reunion, also affectionately known in the past as the “Philomath Old-Timers Reunion,” is returning to Philomath City Park on […]
BCSO Log: Car vs. elk on Highway 20 among recent sheriff’s office calls
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included an Audi on Highway 20 that collided with an elk.
Drazan blasts ODOT messaging after legislative failure
House Minority Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby) reacted strongly to an email Oregon Department of Transportation director Kris Strickler sent to agency employees last week in […]
Oregon leaders respond to passage of GOP megabill, warn of ‘devastating consequences’
Oregon leaders expressed anger, devastation and disappointment with the passage of a nearly 900-page tax and spending cut bill by Congressional Republicans expected to take […]
Extreme heat is becoming more common in the U.S. — here’s how to stay safe
Summer brings heat waves — and the risk of heat-related illnesses. Extreme heat is the primary cause of weather-related mortality in the United States, posing […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Discovery Days series finale set for Saturday at Philomath Museum
The Corvallis Arts Guild will offer its third program in a three-part Discovery Days series Saturday at Philomath Museum. The free family activity is scheduled […]
Classical crossover guitarist David Rogers to perform at Cardwell Hill Cellars
Classical crossover guitarist David Rogers will bring his acclaimed performances to Cardwell Hill Cellars in a concert from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 18. The intimate […]
Mount Union Stories: Laura Deming (1827-1918)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Laura Deming, who at age 90 relocated from Wisconsin to Philomath and died just five months after […]
All Oregon forestry districts enter fire season as Fourth of July weekend approaches
Oregon’s wildfire season is now in full swing across the state with all Oregon Department of Forestry districts officially entering fire season as of July […]
Community Calendar
Friday, July 4
• Summer Concert Series with Jon Deschler Music at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 5
• Kids Book Club Kit, 10 a.m.
• Discovery Days at Philomath Museum, 10 a.m.
• Summer of Love at Lumos Wine, 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 6
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.