VOLUME 7, NUMBER 168
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
A 55-year-old Corvallis man died Monday in a crash on Highway 20. Air quality issues led to last night’s cancellation of National Night Out. Philomath Museum will debut a new photography exhibit this weekend on the Oregon Trail of Tears. Strengthening Rural Families has an event coming up this week at Lumos. The latest Mount Union Stories is now online. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Air quality advisory prompts cancellation of Philomath’s National Night Out
Philomath’s National Night Out, originally scheduled for Tuesday evening, has been canceled due to air quality concerns combined with hot temperatures. “Due to the current […]
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Corvallis man killed in Highway 20 rollover crash west of Philomath
A Corvallis man died Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 20 about 7 miles west of Philomath, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office […]
Upcoming Philomath Museum exhibit retraces Oregon’s 1856 Trail of Tears
A new photography exhibit opening this week at Philomath Museum will document one of Oregon’s darkest chapters — the 1856 forced removal of hundreds of […]
Strengthening Rural Families summer gathering set for Aug. 7 at Lumos Winery
Strengthening Rural Families will host a summer gathering fundraiser from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday at Lumos Wine Co. in Wren to offer an evening of wine, […]
Mount Union Stories: Elizabeth Jane Wood (1850-1916)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Elizabeth Jane Wood, who lived in Benton County most of her life after arriving with her family […]
Oregon GOP leaders want constitutional hunting, fishing protections in response to ballot measure
GRESHAM — To counter a failed ballot initiative from animal rights activists that attempted to ban hunting, fishing and animal slaughter in Oregon, the state’s […]
Governors and lawmakers say they’re getting serious about states’ rights
OKLAHOMA CITY — State leaders of both parties say the federal government — including the president — wields too much power, and they want to […]
Barkitecture: 12 dog-friendly landscaping ideas for your backyard
Creating a dog-friendly backyard doesn’t mean sacrificing a beautiful landscape. With the right design choices, you can protect your lawn and plants while giving your […]
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In Case You Missed It
Heat advisory issued for region that includes Philomath
Marys River Grange seeks donations of rummage sale items for annual fundraiser
Philomath Police Log: Felony coercion charge, vehicle scam, juvenile mischief
Fire and Rescue Calls: Highway crashes, deployment to eastern Oregon wildfire
Death Notice: Jennifer Adele Sorah (1970-2026)
Death Notice: Norman Delbert Oleman (1931-2026)
Death Notice: Gabrielle D. Mahoney (1979-2026)
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 5
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 6
• Teen Escape Room at the Library, 3 p.m.
• Celebrating Service 2026, 5-8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7
• Starker Forests Mill Tour, 1 p.m.
• Philomath First Friday Art Reception, 5-7 p.m.
• Strengthening Rural Families Summer Gathering at Lumos Wine Co., 5:30-8 p.m.
• Cuncandy in Concert at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 6-8 p.m.
• Teen NERF Night at the Library, 6:30 p.m.
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