VOLUME 6, NUMBER 155
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
The Oregonian/OregonLive is running a contest for the title of “best small town in Oregon” and Philomath appears to be among the favorites. Plus, PYAC received a Nike Community Impact Fund grant and Sip and Stroll reported positive results from its recent event — all of those items included in my Three Things column this week. We also have the latest OSP Log and a preview of next week’s public meetings. I also posted informational briefs on Hunter’s Education Field Day and overdose awareness events being put on by the county. Another brief that I wrote yesterday afternoon (but not included below because of the time element) explained why the county fair’s Friday night concert had to be changed. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: Philomath recognition, PYAC grant and Sip and Stroll
Philomath is involved in a newspaper’s readers choice contest; PYAC received $10,000 through a Nike grant; and the chamber’s annual Sip and Stroll event appeared […]
News
OSP Log: Foreign-exchange student among recent fatalities on Oregon’s highways
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police. Plus, news about a significant drug bust.
Registration open for Hunter’s Education Field Day on Sept. 13
Young hunters in the Philomath area will have the opportunity to complete their required hunter’s education training at a special field day event on Saturday, […]
Benton County Health Department to host free overdose awareness events
The Benton County Health Department is organizing a series of free events designed to increase awareness and prevention of drug overdoses. The initiative comes ahead […]
Kotek threatens to veto money for tribal acquisition at Willamette Falls
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday evening that is considering vetoing a controversial $45 million appropriation for the Willamette Falls Trust, which is seeking to buy […]
Judge in PacifiCorp wildfire trials wants to quadruple the court’s pace
A Multnomah County circuit judge has adopted an ambitious new schedule to speed up a class action lawsuit PacifiCorp faces over Oregon’s 2020 wildfires. Judge […]
How gas prices have changed in Corvallis in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Corvallis, OR metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 1. Corvallis by […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
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 […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
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.
Monday, August 4
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Country Dance at Marys River Grange, 7-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Police’s National Night Out, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
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