VOLUME 6, NUMBER 154
Friday, August 1, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
The Philomath Police Department will be out at City Park this coming Tuesday for its annual National Night Out event and we have a preview. The Philomath’s local chamber of commerce has someone new in the executive director’s role. Plus, the county made a decision on the Coffin Butte Landfill expansion application. On the Community Calendar, the Benton County Fair and Rodeo is back today and tomorrow. Plus, Tin Can Alley will be playing at Cardwell Hill Cellars Friday evening.— Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath gears up for annual National Night Out gathering
Neighbors, families and local emergency services will come together this coming Tuesday for the community’s annual National Night Out celebration. The family-friendly event, scheduled for […]
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Philomath’s chamber sees change at executive director
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce has new leadership in its executive director position with the resignation of Chelle Krantz and the installation of Nicki […]
Benton County Planning Commission rejects Coffin Butte Landfill expansion
The Benton County Planning Commission denied Republic Services’ application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill, concluding a comprehensive review process that spanned more than three […]
Ballot initiative seeks to repeal new permit fees on standup paddleboards and kayaks
A trio of petitioners aims to repeal a new law that would require paddleboarders and flatwater kayakers to pay state permit fees starting in January. […]
Study finds money poured into rural Oregon under Biden-era programs recently cut by Republicans
A Biden-era program to ensure 40% of new federal climate, housing, clean energy and clean water funding went to projects and programs in historically underserved […]
Where state income taxes hit the middle class hardest
If you’re earning $50,000 a year, where you live could mean the difference between paying less than $50 or about $4,000 in state income taxes […]
Philomath in Photos
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Semi-truck’s damaged tank leads to diesel fuel spill on west end of Philomath
Traffic flow on the west end of Philomath saw major disruptions Tuesday when a semi-truck’s fuel tank became partially dislodged and dragged on Highway 20, […]
BCSO Log: Recent cases include theft, DUII and felon with firearm
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a theft case in Kings Valley, a DUII near Blodgett and a convicted […]
Community Calendar
Friday, August 1
• Benton County Fair and Rodeo, 11 a.m.-midnight
• Tin Can Alley at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 2
• Kids Book Club Kit, 10 a.m.
• Benton County Fair and Rodeo, 11 a.m.-midnight
Sunday, August 3
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Brutal Bridges Band at Lumos Wine Co., 2 p.m.
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