VOLUME 7, NUMBER 120
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
I sat down with John Eveland yesterday to talk about the decision to sell Gathering Together Farm, the longtime organic vegetable operation that also includes a popular restaurant. I checked the May 19 election results with the latest update scheduled for yesterday and the proposed psilocybin ban in Philomath is now failing by 15 votes. In my Three Things column, I wrote the latest on the city’s Fridays on 13th plans, peace poles that will be installed and Maxtivity’s Team Glory. I wrote a quick update on Philomath High’s Day 1 results at the state track and field meet with Cassidy Smart taking first in the 3,000. I’ll be headed down to Eugene today for coverage of Day 2. Diane Crocker has the latest PSSS column with a rundown of that group’s activities. Don’t forget, the historical society is having its 75th anniversary celebration at Philomath Museum from noon-6 p.m. today and sounds like a fun time. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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After nearly 4 decades, Gathering Together Farm founders ready to ‘pass the carrot’
After nearly 40 years of growing organic vegetables along Grange Hall Road, John Eveland is ready to pass the carrot — he just wants to […]
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Three Things: Fridays on 13th, peace poles and kinetic glory
The idea of turning a downtown block into a summertime gathering spot took a few more steps forward at a May 27 Philomath City Council […]
Election update: Philomath psilocybin ban falls behind for first time in latest ballot count
A proposed permanent ban on psilocybin-related businesses in Philomath fell behind for the first time in updated May 19 primary returns, with opponents now holding […]
Smart wins 3,000 title as Philomath opens state meet at Hayward Field
Sophomore Cassidy Smart won the 4A girls 3,000 meters title Friday to highlight Philomath High’s opening day at the state track and field championships at […]
PSSS column: Review of May happenings and preview of June offerings
Our Philomath Sensational Senior Society has been growing and flourishing of late. At our May 5 crafting session at Maxtivity, we had the largest group […]
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Historical society to mark 75 years with 1950s bash in Philomath
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Business: Philomath Emporium plans live auction on Saturday
Community Calendar
Saturday, May 30
• PHS Track and Field at Class 4A State Championships, 9:30 a.m.
• Philomath Emporium Live Auction and Alley Sale, 10 a.m.
• Lumina’s Spring Memorial, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Benton County Historical Society 75th Anniversary Party, noon-6 p.m.
• PHS Theatre presents Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion, 1 p.m.
• Summer of Love at Lumos Wine Co., 4 p.m.
• PHS Theatre presents Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion, 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 31
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, June 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, June 2
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Chats With Pat, 3:30-5 p.m.
• Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
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