Philomath Police Log: Eluding, DUII, scam, warrant arrests
Philomath police made reckless driving, eluding and DUII arrests, served several warrants and confirmed a judicial services scam call during Oct. 16-22.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Gas leak, crash, grass fire
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to a gas leak at Clemens Community Pool, a burn pile that spread to grass and a Corvallis structure fire Oct. 16-21.
Philomath firefighters help battle Newport seafood plant fire
Philomath Fire and Rescue sent a ladder truck with a crew of three along with Fire Chief Chancy Ferguson to the coast Sunday to help battle a fire at a Pacific Seafood plant on Newport’s…
OSP Log: Three killed in crashes around Oregon
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by Oregon State Police. Not all fatal crashes may be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SATURDAY, OCT. 17 • 3:31 p.m. — Troopers responded to a…
Freeze warning in effect overnight; watch issued for Friday night
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the area that includes Philomath overnight Thursday into Friday morning with a freeze watch to follow Friday night into Saturday. The warning takes effect at 11 p.m. Thursday and remains…
BCSO Log: Crashes, juveniles, grease-tampered truck
Benton County sheriff’s deputies responded to a flipped semi, a near hit-and-run, alcohol at a Kings Valley school and other incidents Oct. 3-18.
Philomath Police Log: Criminal mischief, Highway 20 crash, family argument
Philomath police assisted at a Highway 20 semitruck rollover, arrested a woman after a torn flag incident and served two warrants during Oct. 9-15.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Crew helps free semitruck driver after crash on Highway 20
Philomath Fire and Rescue crews helped extricate a semitruck driver on Highway 20 and answered mutual aid and smoke calls during the week of Oct. 9-15.
OSP Log: Driver arrested on manslaughter charge after fatal Highway 26 crash
Oregon State Police investigated three fatal crashes, including a Highway 26 head-on collision that led to DUII and manslaughter charges.
Q-and-A with Benton County Sheriff candidate
Benton County will have a new sheriff in January. Only one name will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot for the job. Benton County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Bressler is running unopposed to succeed Sheriff Jef Van Arsdall,…
BCSO Log: Crashes, dogs and blocking BLM road
Benton County sheriff’s deputies towed a vehicle blocking a BLM road, responded to two non-injury crashes and impounded two dogs at large near Philomath.
Forest Service plans small prescribed burn on Marys Peak to fight invasive grasses
Siuslaw National Forest firefighters plan to burn about an acre of meadow near the Marys Peak Day Use Area parking lot on Wednesday afternoon in an effort to clear out non-native grasses and give native plants a better foothold. The…
Philomath Police Log: Items taken from vehicles, egg stand theft, warrant arrests
Philomath police responded to a cash box theft from an egg stand, three vehicle break-ins and two crashes during the week of Oct. 2-8.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Crashes, fire alarms, odor check
Philomath Fire and Rescue calls for Oct. 2-8 include two motor vehicle crashes, three fire alarm activations, an odor investigation and mutual aid coverage.
Philomath Fire and Rescue audit on board’s Oct. 12 agenda
The Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors will hear an audit presentation and consider approving the district’s audit when it meets at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201. Kori Sarrett of the accounting firm Accuity is scheduled to give…
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