VOLUME 7, NUMBER 177
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
For this weekend’s Three Things column, I wrote about former mayor Rocky Sloan, development updates on city properties and OSAA reclassification for Philomath athletics. The Planning Commission will take a look at major modifications to the RV park project at its Monday meeting, which will include a public hearing. Two double-fatality crashes are among those reported in this week’s OSP Log. The city extended the city planner’s contract three years. We have a letter to the editor from Strengthening Rural Families. And you can take a survey to tell the state how you want transportation dollars spent. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: Remembering Rocky Sloan, development delays and OSAA reclassification
Remembering former Mayor Rocky Sloan; a setback in Main Street development plans; and a preview of OSAA reclassification ahead of the 2026 football season.
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Planning Commission to hold public hearing on RV park modifications
The Philomath Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday on a set of proposed changes to the Glorietta Bay development on North 19th Street, […]
Council extends city planner’s contract three years
The Philomath City Council unanimously approved a three-year extension of the city’s contract with planning consultant Laura LaRoque during its Aug. 10 meeting with a […]
OSP Log: Two double-fatality crashes on same day among recent incidents
A roundup of six Oregon State Police fatal crash investigations from Aug. 5-11, spanning five counties and claiming eight lives statewide.
Letter: Strengthening Rural Families thanks community for winery fundraiser
A letter to the editor from Strengthening Rural Families thanks community members and local businesses for a successful fundraiser at Lumos Winery.
New survey asks Oregonians how they want transportation dollars spent
The group tasked with developing recommendations on how to maintain Oregon’s transportation system wants to hear from Oregonians about what they think the state’s transportation […]
Oregon ethics commission fines Rep. Greg Smith $12K for using office for pay raise, excess vacation
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission on Friday agreed to fine Oregon’s longest-serving state representative $12,000 for abusing his position as a leader of an eastern […]
Report: 48% of Oregon children with ADHD receive behavior treatment
If you’re a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you’ve probably thought a lot about how to help them navigate daily […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Summit Summer Festival marks 47th year Saturday
Obituary: Rocky Alan Sloan (1968-2026)
Philomath City Council picks its top five priorities for state lobbying push
Rotary Club to hear suicide awareness presentation at Aug. 18 meeting
Pioneer Connect completes acquisition of Monroe Telephone Co.
Guest viewpoint: Philomath’s new fee echoes 2017 budget crunch
Community Calendar
Saturday, Aug. 15
• NWYRA Rodeo at Philomath, 8 a.m.
• Heartsaver First Aid-CPR-AED Class at Philomath Fire and Rescue, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Lego Saturday at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Tin Can Alley at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 16
• NWYRA Rodeo at Philomath, 8 a.m.
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 17
• Philomath High School Registration for New Students, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 18
• Philomath High School Registration for New Students, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Playdate in the Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6-7 p.m.
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