VOLUME 6, NUMBER 147
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
In today’s edition, we have a story about a local resident who is trying to make North Ninth Street a little safer. Cardwell Hill Cellars will host a fundraiser for Philomath Community Services on Aug. 7. A rundown of recent sheriff’s office calls is available in the latest BCSO Log. And we received a death notice for a local resident.
The Community Calendar for today features an interesting event at 10:30 a.m. for school-age kids at Philomath Community Library and the Lions Club Book Sale kicks off out at the rodeo grounds. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Resident hopes to see wildlife caution signage along North Ninth
A resident near a scenic but hazardous stretch of North Ninth Street has requested wildlife warning signs with concerns that vehicles could injure or kill […]
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Food, music, auctions all part of fundraiser for Philomath Community Services
Philomath Community Services will be the recipient of funds raised from a special event slated for 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7 at Cardwell Hill […]
BCSO Log: Separate incidents involving stolen pickup and stolen travel trailer among recent cases
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included stolen vehicle and stolen travel trailer cases, a couple of DUIIs, a couple […]
Death Notice: William Thomas McCaughan (1940-2025)
Bill McCaughan, 85, of Philomath, died July 22, 2025. A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. July 29 at Circle Church of Christ, 2020 […]
Kotek’s transportation plan: 6-cent gas tax increase, registration fee hikes and doubled transit tax
Gov. Tina Kotek’s plan to prevent layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation and local governments around the state relies on a 6-cent gas tax […]
Oregon faces criticism for ‘prison gerrymandering’ as report targets specific districts
Voters in eastern Oregon, Salem and other largely rural areas with prisons have a greater say in the state House than other Oregonians because of […]
Where and why Americans are moving in 2025
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Philomath in Photos
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Students bring native fish to life on school fences
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Philomath Lions Club’s 19th annual book sale coming July 24-26
The Philomath Lions Club’s 19th annual book sale returns to the rodeo grounds at Skirvin Park Thursday through Saturday, the organization announced. The sale with […]
Philomath delays psilocybin ballot measure to save $50,000
In a move that apparently could save a major chunk of money, the Philomath City Council decided to not put the psilocybin ban issue on […]
Community Calendar
Thursday, July 24
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Minute to Win It at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-6 p.m.
Friday, July 25
• Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-6 p.m.
• DRTR at Lumos Wine Co., 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 26
• Philomath Lions Club Book Sale, noon-4 p.m.
Sunday, July 27
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Tune Tours at Lumos Wine Co., 2 p.m.
• Music in the Park Series, 6 p.m.
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