VOLUME 6, NUMBER 158
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
One of the things I love about living and working in a close-knit town like Philomath is how a neighbor will step in to help. Last night, I was at National Night Out with my two sons, ages 7 and 5. There was a lot of fun awaiting around them but I needed to do some interviews and shoot photos for a story on the event. Jill Williams, who heads up Roots Christian School here in town, took them around while I focused on what I needed to get done. Both boys know Mrs. Williams from their years in preschool with Roots. She helped make their evening at the event a whole lot more fun and I knew they were safe and happy.
Other stories presented in today’s newsletter includes a Warrior Watch column that leads off with cross-country. A man who died at age 27 is the latest subject of Mount Union Stories. And for the commercial mushroom hunters out there, I threw up a brief about permits. Today’s partner content includes a piece by Alex Baumhardt on a legislator who wants to improve Oregon’s disaster preparedness following the recent tsunami warning on the coast.— Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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National Night Out breaks down barriers between police and community
Situated in front of a Benton County Sheriff’s Office vehicle at Philomath City Park, Deputy Aaron Gevatosky sees a consistent stream of community members stopping […]
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Warrior Watch: Cross-country, Gerding’s honor and scouting Babcock
Philomath High’s fall sports programs are gearing up for the coming season and the cross-country teams expect to be in the trophy hunt again. The […]
Mount Union Stories: Clarence Chapman (1898-1926)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Clarence Chapman, a 27-year-old man who died of leukemia in February 1926.
Matsutake mushroom permits available for Central Coast harvesting
The Central Coast Ranger District of the Siuslaw National Forest is accepting applications for commercial matsutake mushroom collection permits with the deadline for submissions approaching […]
In the wake of tsunami warning, Oregon lawmaker calls for better state disaster preparedness
Oregon state Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, has been introducing legislation to modernize the state’s emergency preparedness and response processes for years. He called the state’s […]
Gov. Kotek, defense commission seek expansion of Oregon-run trial defense team
Oregon leaders have agreed to grow a team of deployable public defense lawyers who take on demanding criminal trials, seeking to align with impending legislative […]
In Case You Missed It
Upcoming museum exhibit traces family media evolution from radio to digital age
The Benton County Historical Society will unveil a new interactive exhibition this weekend that chronicles how American families have consumed and shared information over the […]
Philomath Police Log: Local law enforcement sees a wide variety of calls
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included a variety of calls from domestic disturbances to trespassing reports to stolen items to […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: Bark dust fire in restaurant’s parking lot among responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included a large diesel fuel spill and a small bark dust fire at […]
PYAC’s after-school programs open registration for 2025-26 school year
Registration is now open for two Philomath after-school childcare programs that offer safe and engaging environments for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. The STARS […]
Philomath School District to hold bargaining session with teachers’ union
The Philomath School District will conduct contract negotiations with the Philomath Education Association in a public meeting from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Philomath High School […]
Letter: PCS Gleaners thank Siletz for $3,000 grant
Letter to the Editor: Ann Morgan of Philomath Community Services thanks the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians for a grant that benefits the gleaners program.
Community Calendar
Wednesday, August 6
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Philomath School District Bargaining Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 7
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Community Services: Celebrating 50 Years of Service, 5-8 p.m.
Friday, August 8
• Cooper Hollow Sextet at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 6 p.m.
• Bingo at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Nerf Night at Philomath Community Library, 6:30 p.m.
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