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City makes move to keep housing development moving along

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City makes move to keep housing development moving along

In a decision intended to move along a challenged housing project in Philomath, the City Council on Monday night approved the purchase of $185,000 in system development charge credits from Millpond Crossing as part of a supplemental budget. The 6-1 vote followed a public hearing that went on for roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes — most of that time spent on deliberations involving developer Levi Miller’s project located in a section of town north of…See the Story

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Three Things: Fawn triplets, logo designs and ICC bell tower

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Philomath schools receive $2,250 grant to boost summer reading

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Philomath schools receive $2,250 grant to boost summer reading

Local summer literacy programs received a boost with news of a $2,250 Summer Reading Grant awarded to Philomath Elementary School from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The grant enabled the purchase of new books for all students at Philomath Elementary, Blodgett Elementary and Clemens Primary School, literacy specialist Molly Bell reported. Through the funding, the schools acquired books spanning various reading levels and genres with mor…Read Article

Local Government: Planning Commission, county commissioners have meetings scheduled

The Philomath Planning Commission and the Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet during the week of June 16-20. Planning commissioners will hold a public hearing on a variance involving a property in the Millpond Crossing subdivision and county commissioners will have budget-related discussions and votes. Here’s a full rundown: Monday, June 16 The Philomath Planning Commission plans to meet at 6 p.m. at Philomath City Hall (980 Applegat…Philomath · Philomath Read Article

Obituary: Kimberly Mae Fitzmorgan (1966-2025)

Kimberly Mae Fitzmorgan (née Morgan), age 58 of Philomath, Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Kimberly Mae Fitzmorgan (Photo provided by family via DeMoss-Durdan) Kimber was born October 23, 1966, in Pensacola, Florida, but she grew up in Boston and was a New Englander through and through. She attended Wesleyan University, where she majored in sociology. Kimber married Stephen Fitzmorgan (née Fitzgera…Cancer · Philomath Read Article

Traveling exhibit on Black pioneer coming to Philomath Museum

As part of Juneteenth activities offered by the Benton County Historical Society, the Philomath Museum will host a traveling exhibit from June 14 to July 5 about pioneer Letitia Carson, one of the first Black women to settle in Oregon. Entitled “Letitia Carson: An Enduring Spirit of Hope and Freedom,” the exhibit comes to Philomath on loan from Oregon Black Pioneers, the state’s only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the …Juneteenth · Philomath Read Article

BCSO Log: Motorhome in ditch, family fight among recent responses

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. 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 it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive nature (sexual abuse, stalking, etc.). Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Juveniles are n…Philomath · Philomath Read Article

Frolic and Rodeo upgrades nearly complete for July event

The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo will complete the first phase of upgrades and expansion at Skirvin Park in time for its annual community celebration on July 10-12. City Manager Chris Workman, who volunteers for the Frolic and Rodeo and heads up the organization’s events and publicity committees, told the City Council Monday night that the improvements will be completed by July 2 — but with one exception. “The ADA parking at the rodeo grounds isn’…Philomath · Philomath Read Article

Philomath Police Log: Calls included flagpole damage, DUII arrest, senior prank situation, two-vehicle crash and more

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 it could identify victims of certain crimes of a sensitive nature (sexual abuse, stalking, etc.). Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Calls that involve…Philomath · Philomath Read Article

Philomath Academy graduation ceremony coming Wednesday

Isabella Bakker is Philomath Academy’s Class of 2025 valedictorian. (Photo provided by Beth Edgemon)Philomath Academy’s Class of 2025 will gather at 7 p.m. Wednesday to celebrate 18 students receiving their diplomas. The ceremony will take place on the lawn near the corner of Applegate Street and South 16th Street.Philomath Academy Principal Garth Gerot will be a featured speaker. The class valedictorian, Isabella Bakker, will also take the podi…Philomath · Philomath Read Article

LBCC graduate list includes 29 from Philomath and Blodgett

Linn-Benton Community College plans to hold its 56th commencement ceremony Thursday, June 12, on its Albany campus, the school announced. The Class of 2025 features 710 candidates for graduation, including 29 from Philomath and Blodgett. LBCC officials anticipate awarding 918 degrees and certificates.The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. outdoors on the lawn to the north of Mackenzie Hall. Seating for viewers will open at 4 p.m. Parking will…Philomath · Philomath Read Article

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