VOLUME 6, NUMBER 176
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
In today’s newsletter, we have a report on the City Council’s need to approve “compensation packages” for themselves so they can have a slice a pizza at an open house. I wrote separate cross-country season preview stories for the PHS boys and girls and as expected, they should both be in the trophy hunt this fall. Plus, we have the latest BCSO Log and an obituary for Ethel Post, a Philomath native who lived to age 101. I had the privilege to interview her in 2023. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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City councilors take action to be able to enjoy free pizza, coffee
Doughnuts and coffee at a city employee’s retirement party, a slice of pizza during an open house event and meals provided during work sessions can […]
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Season preview: Pausch, Hernandez lead Philomath’s quest for cross-country glory
Philomath High’s Leo Pausch likely has high aspirations for his senior season on the cross-country team. From an individual standpoint, a podium appearance would fit […]
Season preview: Young trio fuels girls cross-country team’s trophy aspirations
Buried in the results of the Nike NW Middle School Cross Country meet at Avery Park in October 2017, Cassidy Smart of the Timberhill Harriers […]
Obituary: Ethel E. Post (Quetschke) (1923-2025)
Ethel Estella Post (Quetschke), 101, of Philomath, passed away Sunday evening at Stoneybrook Assisted Living in Corvallis. She was born to William and Estella Quetschke […]
BCSO Log: Excessive speeding leads to DUII arrests for 2 drivers on same night
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status […]
Oregon economy slows, will take $888 million revenue hit in next two years from Trump budget
Oregon will see a two-year budget with a positive $472 million balance evaporate and turn into a $373 million deficit under the Trump administration’s tax […]
Trump officials plan to remove protections on 2 million acres of national forests in Oregon
Trump administration officials intend to remove protections and open to some development more than 58 million acres of national forests across 40 states, including 2 […]
Biggest sources of immigrants to Corvallis metro area
Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives […]
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Football season preview: Warriors ready to build on breakthrough season
Now in his fifth year leading the football program, Philomath High’s Alex Firth has become an established head coach among the Class 4A ranks. After […]
Lightning strike damages large tree next to PHS junior varsity softball field
A thunderstorm that swept through Philomath Tuesday morning left its mark on local school facilities by damaging a large ash tree and disrupting electrical systems. […]
PYAC’s Getaway Giveaway Raffle tickets available
The Philomath Youth Activities Club is offering community members the chance to win vacation destinations while supporting local youth programs through its 18th annual Getaway […]
Mount Union Stories: Mahala K. Bohannon (1845-1928)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Mahala K. Bohannon, who was part of the Newton family and came to Oregon from Iowa as […]
Community Calendar
Thursday, August 28
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. South Albany (Jamboree), 9 a.m.
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Lebanon (Jamboree), 9:45 a.m.
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. Cottage Grove (Jamboree), noon
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Cottage Grove (Jamboree), 2:15 p.m.
Friday, August 29
• Jon Deshler at Cardwell Hill Cellars
Saturday, August 30
• Pups and Pinot at Cardwell Hill Cellars, noon
• Jam Wagon at Lumos Wine, 2 p.m.
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