VOLUME 6, NUMBER 254
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Philomath High senior Rocco De La Rosa had an exciting announcement on Thanksgiving about his future in football and we talked about it yesterday. We have news items on the Blinky Lights display, an upcoming book sale that benefits the library and a preview of Tuesday’s Park board meeting. Plus, Diane Crocker has a Psss seniors group column and the latest OSP Log is now online. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath football standout commits to Oregon State
Rocco De La Rosa’s journey to Oregon State began long before he ever stepped onto a football field. Growing up in a household where orange […]
News
OSP Log: Truck driver arrested on negligent homicide charge after Highway 20 crash
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]
Park board to review Philomath parks and trails master plan Tuesday
The Philomath Park Advisory Board plans to review the city’s master plan for parks and trails during its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at […]
Blinky Lights shows for Christmas run through Dec. 31
The festive “Blinky Lights” Christmas display is available for viewing at 597 Neabeack Hill Drive in Philomath beginning Nov. 28. Homeowner Steve King has the […]
Holiday book sale returns to Corvallis library Dec. 5-6
The Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will host its annual Holiday Book Sale Dec. 5-6 in the main meeting room at […]
Psss column: Senior group plans December arts, safety workshops
Oregon emergency office not just focused on natural disasters, but food insecurity
Oregon attorney general, district attorneys warn feds to stop using excessive force
How much will your airplane ticket cost this holiday season?
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
‘A place to call home’: Harriet Hughes’ 23-year mission to house the most vulnerable
Grateful hearts and cherished memories
BCSO Log: Two DUII arrests in same day at Fern and Grange Hall roads
Vietnam-era veterans invited to Dec. 9 ceremony for lapel pin
Country dance competition coming Dec. 6 to Philomath
Community Calendar
Saturday, November 29
• Altrusa’s Holiday Art and Craft Fair at the Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 30
• Special Advent Worship Service at College United Methodist Church, 10:30 a.m.
Monday, December 1
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
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