VOLUME 6, NUMBER 243
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
I started Friday morning at Newton Creek Park to watch elementary school kids participate in the bike bus, which leads off my Three Things column this weekend. Longtime Benton County commissioner Linda Modrell passed away. Five players made the all-Oregon West team in volleyball, including Nora Stanley and Shaylee May on the first team. Plus, the latest OSP Log is online and a local credit union will be celebrating on Monday. Don’t forget to drop in on city councilors to talk utility rates at this morning’s Councilor Coffee (9:30-11 a.m. at Timber Towne). — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: Bike bus, preserving history and robot security
A number of Philomath Elementary students gathered at Newton Creek Park Friday morning, but they weren’t waiting for a traditional school bus. Instead, they arrived […]
News/Sports
Longtime Benton County commissioner Linda Modrell dies at 82
Linda Modrell, a former Benton County commissioner who championed equality and advocated tirelessly for vulnerable residents during her 16-year tenure, died Nov. 8, 2025 at […]
Stanley, May earn first-team all-conference honors for Philomath volleyball
Heading into volleyball season this fall, second-year coach Whitney Thomas settled on a strategic rotation change that paid major dividends, flipping the lineup positions of […]
OSP Log: Eugene man killed in Beltline Highway crash
Credit union to celebrate new location of Philomath branch
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Community Calendar
Saturday, November 15
• Heartsaver First Aid-CPR-AED Classes, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Councilor Coffee, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Creating a Terrarium Workshop at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Jingle & Mingle – Holiday Season Opener at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• Johnson Collection Center Tours, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
• Lego Saturday at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Spirit of the Trees Art Reception at Independent Community Center, 3-6 p.m.
Sunday, November 16
• Philomath Shining Stars Bottle and Can Drive Fundraiser, noon-5 p.m.
• Spirit of the Trees Art Show, 3-6 p.m.
Monday, November 17
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Benton County Schools Credit Union Grand Opening, 11:30 a.m.
• Spirit of the Trees Art Show, 3-6 p.m.
• Country Dance at Marys River Grange, 7 p.m.
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