VOLUME 6, NUMBER 246
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Turkey Bingo returns Friday evening as a fundraiser for middle school performing arts and we have a preview. Benton County Schools Credit Union celebrated its new location in Philomath. We have an obituary submitted by the family of Linda Modrell. And the this week’s Mount Union Stories installment is online. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Turkey Bingo set for Friday to benefit Philomath Middle School performing arts
A Philomath fundraising favorite over the years will return Friday with Turkey Bingo, scheduled to run from 5-8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with […]
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Benton County Schools Credit Union puts down permanent roots in Philomath
When Benton County Schools Credit Union held a ribbon-cutting Monday at its new Philomath location, president and CEO Amanda Held couldn’t help but think of […]
Obituary: Linda Lou Modrell (1943-2025)
Linda Lou Modrell (Buchanan) passed Nov. 7, 2025, in Albany, Oregon, aged 82. She was born a fourth-generation Oregonian to William Graham and Betty Jane […]
Mount Union Stories: Anna Layton (1839-1914)
Oregon Department of Education facing backlog of complaints against schools since reporting eased
OR, CA senators call on federal election official to rescind illegal voting claims or resign
America’s favorite pie isn’t apple: See the winners in each state
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office recovers likely remains of Devon Dobek
Young humpback whale stranded near Yachats euthanized after rescue efforts fail
Philomath Police Log: Felony warrant arrest, other incidents among recent activity
Fire and Rescue Calls: Nov. 10 crash on Fern Road among list of responses
Three PHS runners compete in regionals meet
Community Calendar
Wednesday, November 19
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Wednesday Noon Book Club, noon
• Farm Clinic at the Grange, 2-5 p.m.
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Spirit of the Trees Art Show, 3-6 p.m.
• Spoon Club at the Grange, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 20
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Spirit of the Trees Art Show, 3-6 p.m.
Friday, November 21
• Spirit of the Trees Art Show, 3-6 p.m.
• Turkey Bingo at PHS Auditorium, 5-8 p.m.
• Philomath Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 p.m.
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