VOLUME 7, NUMBER 240
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
A 12-foot rowboat that the late Fred Anderson built by hand in his Corvallis garage raised $3,000 for Mount Union Cemetery, money the volunteer association will use for maintenance and headstones for unmarked graves. The Philomath School Board filled three budget committee seats Oct. 20, reappointing Shelly Brown and Kim Lopez and adding retired CPA Lisa Miller. Free StrongPeople strength classes for adults start Monday at Peace Lutheran Church, meeting from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, and the Oregon Capital Chronicle goes behind the scenes in Linn County to show what happens to a ballot once it hits the dropbox. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Handcrafted rowboat raises $3,000 for Mount Union Cemetery
Corvallis resident Dawn Warneking was scrubbing her father’s headstone at Philomath’s Mount Union Cemetery in June 2025 when she struck up a conversation with the […]
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Philomath School Board fills three budget committee seats
The Philomath School Board filled all of its open budget committee seats Oct. 20 by reappointing two community members and adding a newcomer to the […]
Free StrongPeople strength classes start Nov. 2 in Philomath
Philomath residents looking to build strength in a group setting will have a new option starting next week. StrongPeople, a strength-training program offered through the […]
Here’s what happens to an Oregon ballot once it hits the dropbox
ALBANY — In 1981, former Linn County Clerk Del Riley had a thought: If he was already required to print and mail out sample ballots […]
Business group pushes to open Oregon land for industry ahead of 2027 session
Oregon should open up a “phantom supply” of land in the state for economic development by creating a $250 million industrial site readiness fund, expanding […]
The best time to buy a new or used car
A new or used car purchase is a big expense, but you might be able to save some cash with smart timing. Dealerships typically look […]
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Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Stayton (Oct. 27, 2026)
PHS girls end volleyball season with road loss to conference champions
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Community Calendar
Thursday, Oct. 29
• Skate Park After Dark — Philomath, 5-7 p.m.
• City of Philomath Citizens’ Academy — Session 9, 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30
• Philomath Trunk or Treat, 3-5 p.m.
• PHS Football vs. Estacada, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31
• PHS Cross-Country at Oregon West Conference Championships, 11:45 a.m.
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