VOLUME 7, NUMBER 180
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Three cabins, pickleball and other new amenities are part of a Tall Timber RV Park plan approved Monday night by the Planning Commission. The federal government is moving forward a plan to rescind forest and wildland protections. The Challenge of Champions bull-riding series comes to Philomath Saturday. The latest Mount Union Stories is also online. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Planning Commission approves Tall Timber RV Park modifications
The Philomath Planning Commission voted 5-0 Monday night to approve a package of modifications to the Tall Timber RV Park development to clear the way […]
News
Trump administration advances plan to rescind protections for nearly 45 million wild acres
The Trump administration will move ahead with plans to end more than 25 years of sweeping protections for tens of millions of wild, federally managed […]
Challenge of Champions bull-riding series coming to Philomath on Saturday
Bull riders from across the country will converge on Philomath this Saturday for a stop on the Challenge of Champions Tour, a traveling bull-riding series […]
Mount Union Stories: John W. Lenger (1845-1914)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about John W. Lenger, who was born in Germany and died at his Corvallis home in the summer […]
Former Oregon Youth Authority staff allege years-long sexual abuse cover-up
Thirteen former Oregon Youth Authority staff have submitted sworn statements describing years of sexual abuse by a longtime agency physician and accusing OYA leaders of […]
How much does assisted living cost in Oregon?
The national average cost of assisted living is $5,830 per month, but what families actually pay depends on location, apartment size, and care needs. Some […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Five candidates in the mix so far for three Philomath City Council seats
Obituary: Lois Phelps (1937-2026)
School Board to review safety plan, district objectives Thursday
City seeks applicants to fill Planning Commission vacancy
Philomath Police Log: No-contact order violation, warrant arrests, BB gun incident
Fire and Rescue Calls: Small fire, Highway 34 crash, possible gas leak
Guest Viewpoint: A community table — when faith takes practical form
Oregon to start testing ropeless crabbing gear next spring to stop whale entanglements
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 19
• Blodgett Elementary School Registration (at Philomath Elementary), 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Philomath Elementary School Registration, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Philomath Middle School Registration, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Philomath High School Registration for Seniors, 8-11 a.m.
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Wednesday Noon Book Club, noon
• Philomath High School Registration for Juniors, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Craft Night and Spoon Jam at the Grange, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 20
• Philomath High School Registration for Sophomores, 8-11 a.m.
• Philomath High School Registration for Freshmen, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 21
• Starker Forests Wildlife Tour, 1 p.m.
• Cooper Hollow in Concert at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 6-8 p.m.
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