VOLUME 7, NUMBER 144
Friday, July 3, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Back when I was on vacation, the FRIEND Firefighter STEM Camp took place here in Philomath with training activities for youth participants. Eric Niemann shot photos for me and this week I was able to catch up with organizer David Barron about how things went. Last night at the School Board meeting, Tom Klipfel and Erin McMullen were voted on for another year as chair and vice chair, respectively. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy is signing people up for its fall event. Out of our partner content this morning, we have a story by Oregon Capital Chronicle on what Oregon added to the time capsules for America’s 250th birthday. Have a great weekend coming up. I’m working on preview stories for the Philomath Classic Car Show (July 11) and Philomath Frolic and Rodeo (July 9-11). — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Benton County youth get hands-on look at firefighting through STEM camp
Eighteen Benton County youth spent two days in June learning to run a hose line, work a fire hydrant and perform CPR, part of a […]
News
Klipfel, McMullen to lead Philomath School Board for another year
The Philomath School Board voted unanimously Thursday night to keep its current leadership in place for another year with the reappointment of Tom Klipfel as […]
Benton County Sheriff’s Office accepting applications for Citizens’ Academy
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its 2026 Citizens’ Academy, a free program that gives community members a behind-the-scenes look at how […]
What did Oregon add to time capsules for America’s 250th birthday?
What would help Americans 250 years from now understand the Oregon of 2026? For the eight members of Oregon’s congressional delegation who selected the state’s […]
Oregon’s top public health official resigns
Oregon’s top public health official is stepping down from her role after two and a half years. Dr. Sejal Hathi, who joined the Oregon Health […]
How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Oregon using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of July 3. Oregon by the numbers– Gas current […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Dirt Road Brewing’s expansion nears finish line
Gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan to hold meet-and-greet in Philomath
BCSO Log: Juvenile DUII arrest, warrant stop on KV Highway
Siuslaw National Forest officials issue reminder about no fireworks
Community Calendar
Friday, July 3
• Philomath First Friday Art Reception, 5-7 p.m.
• Bill Beach in Concert at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 5
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Red, White and Blues Festival at Lumos Wine Co., 1-5 p.m.
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