VOLUME 6, NUMBER 177
Friday, August 29, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Concrete plinths that were a part of the streetscapes project will be displaying art at some point in the future and the city is putting together a committee to make decisions. For those not interested in art but you want to volunteer, the Philomath School District needs a couple of Budget Committee members. And we have a preview of the Community Day of Service event coming up Sept. 13 at the fairgrounds. It’s not on the Community Calendar because the game is out of town but the PHS football team will make its season debut tonight at Stayton. Here’s the team preview in case you missed it. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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City Council creates new committee to revive public art efforts
The Philomath City Council voted unanimously Monday to dissolve a dormant streetscapes-focused art committee and establish a new one aimed at bringing public art to […]
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Philomath School District seeks Budget Committee volunteers
The Philomath School District is recruiting two community volunteers to serve on its Budget Committee, which helps oversee the district’s annual spending plan and provides […]
Community Day of Service set for Sept. 13 at Benton County Fairgrounds
Community members will have the opportunity to honor the memory of those lost on 9/11 while serving their neighbors at the upcoming Community Day of […]
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s list of species at risk surpasses 300
More than 320 species of plants and animals living in Oregon are in need of greater protection, according to the state’s Department of Fish and […]
‘Common sense’: Federal appeals court upholds Oregon prescription drug transparency law
A federal appeals court reinstated a paused Oregon law meant to ensure transparency behind rising prescription drug prices after a legal challenge claimed it infringed […]
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 29. Corvallis by […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
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 […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
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.
Sunday, August 31
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday String Band at Lumos Wine, 2 p.m.
• Vineyard Walkabout at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 4 p.m.
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