Backyard burning ban arrives early in Benton County
Dry and warm weather conditions and concerns over the potential for wildfires prompted Benton County fire officials to announce a ban on backyard burning and open burning beginning Tuesday. No debris burning, including piles and in barrels, is prohibited with the ban covering all fire districts in the county. Officials…
Law Enforcement Report: May 19-25, 2023
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of May 19-25.
Fire & Rescue Calls: May 19-25, 2023
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of May 19-25.
Learning stay safe while living with the threat of wildland fires
Neighborhood leaders from around Benton County gathered last weekend in Wren to learn how to best protect their communities from wildland fires. Staged over three hours on the morning of Saturday, May 20, at Wren Community Hall, the Fire Resilient…
Law Enforcement Report: May 12-18, 2023
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of May 12-18.
Fire & Rescue Calls: May 12-18, 2023
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of May 12-18.
Two vehicles collide at Bellfountain-Llewellyn intersection
Three people involved in a two-car crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Bellfountain Road and Llewellyn Road escaped with only minor injuries, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. Deputy Fire Chief Rich Saalsaa said the fire department was dispatched to…
Law Enforcement Report: May 5-11, 2023
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of May 5-11.
Fire & Rescue Calls: May 5-11, 2023
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of May 5-11.
Philomath Police brings back Coffee With a Cop program
With an impressive array of doughnut choices and the aroma of fresh coffee in the air, the Philomath Police Department made an appearance a few weeks ago in the lobby of the local Citizens Bank branch. Known as Coffee With…
Law Enforcement Report: April 28-May 4, 2023
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of April 28-May 4.
Fire & Rescue Calls: April 28-May 4, 2023
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of April 28-May 4.
Corvallis man dies in single-vehicle crash on Highway 99W
A 40-year-old Corvallis man was killed early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 99W south of Llewellyn Road, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies were dispatched to the scene at 1 a.m. May 7 and found that a…
Two-vehicle collision at Bellfountain and Airport sends 3 to hospital
Three people were injured Sunday in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Bellfountain Road and Airport Avenue, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash at 11:41 a.m. May 7 with a driver and passenger…
Budget hearing on agenda for Monday’s fire district board meeting
Philomath Fire & Rescue’s board of directors will meet at 3 p.m. Monday, May 8 at Station 201 with plans to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 fiscal year budget that appropriates $2.9 million for fire protection. Following…
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