OSP Log: Six killed in Oregon highway crashes over four-day stretch
Oregon State Police reported six traffic deaths across five counties between Sept. 11-14, including a four-vehicle Clatsop County crash involving National Guard members.
OSP seeks public’s help identifying poacher who killed doe near Monroe
Oregon State Police is investigating the illegal shooting of a doe deer on private property near Monroe in Benton County last weekend and is asking anyone with information to come forward. According to OSP, the…
Buck deer killed with spear near Monroe
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife troopers are asking for the public’s help identifying whoever is responsible for spearing a buck deer near Monroe and leaving it to waste. Troopers responded Sept. 9 to a…
BCSO Log: DUII arrest at Main and 17th
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a DUII stop at Main and 17th in Philomath.
Annual chili-tasting fundraiser in Philomath crowns top teams
Oregon State Public Safety’s “Doggone Good Chili” swept two top honors at the Public Safety Chili Cook-Off on Sunday while Patrick Lumber Manufacturing ran out of its People’s Choice-winning batch within hours of the event’s start. Held at the Yew…
Philomath Police Log: Fraud report, shoplifting among recent calls
Philomath Police Log for Sept. 4-10 — a fraud report, shoplifting, a dog complaint and welfare checks round out a relatively quiet week.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Quiet 7-day stretch for firefighters
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to three fire alarm activations at the same location and various medical calls for the Sept. 4-10 stretch.
OSP Log: Fatal crashes include UTV crossing highway, head-on with semi, motorcycle incident
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 • 4 p.m. — Troopers responded…
Philomath Fire and Rescue board to consider using disaster relief grant for radios
The Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors will consider formally accepting and spending a $12,500 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to purchase emergency response radios when it meets at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201. The grant was…
ODF plans training burn at Bald Hill Farm property northeast of Philomath
The Oregon Department of Forestry is planning a training burn of up to 40 acres of restored grasslands at Greenbelt Land Trust’s Bald Hill Farm property, located a few miles northeast of Philomath. The timing of the burn depends on…
BCSO Log: Deer-related crashes, package theft, fraud report
Benton County Sheriff’s Office log for Aug. 29-Sept. 6 include a warrant arrest, mail theft, fraud report and two deer-related vehicle crashes near Philomath.
Armed suspect taken into custody after hours-long standoff in Monroe
Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a Halsey man into custody Wednesday after a barricade situation in Monroe led to evacuations, a shelter-in-place notice and lockouts at two schools. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 700 block…
Philomath alerts residents to permit fee phishing scheme
The city of Philomath is warning residents, property owners and prospective applicants about a phishing scam targeting people who have submitted land use, permitting or development applications with the city. In a press release issued Tuesday, Assistant City Manager Chelsea…
Bragging rights on the line as Philomath’s chili cook-off returns Sept. 13
The atmosphere at Philomath’s Public Safety Chili Cook-Off stays light and friendly with several hundred people in attendance swapping conversations while sampling chili from up to two dozen tasting stations. But behind the scenes, a very real competitive vibe can…
Philomath Police Log: Homeless camp check, egg-stand theft, warrant arrests
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if…
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