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The Philomath 5: College campus facilities
A focal point of the community, the old Philomath College building dates back to 1867 with its construction leading to the establishment of this city. Today, the Benton County Historical Society maintains the building as the Philomath Museum. But did you know that the once-bustling Philomath College campus featured other...
Friend tried to save Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy before she drowned
Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy and her husband were floating down the Willamette River with a friend in Corvallis, Ore., when the three of them hit a snag, leading to Pomeroy’s drowning death July 13, newly released Benton County Sheriff’s Office records show. Pomeroy, 49, and her husband, Kyle...
Letter: We need to protect homes and children
Today I ordered four of the best air purifiers for my family. These air filters remove 99.97% of the dust from our dump, pets, dust, allergens, smoke, pollen, mold and normal living. I have an air-filter system in my air-conditioning/heating system, and when I change filters, they smell funny. The August Consumer Reports has a detailed four-page story and recommendations.
Philomath sends fire chief, 3 volunteers to Dixon Fire
Philomath Fire and Rescue’s contributions to fighting wildfires around the state continued in recent days with a deployment over the weekend to the Dixon Fire near the small community of Tiller about 28 miles southeast of Roseburg in Douglas County. Rich Saalsaa, deputy fire chief and public information officer,...
County to host overdose awareness events
The Benton County Health Department will host free community events Aug. 15-16 in Monroe and Aug. 19 and Aug. 29 in Corvallis to increase education and awareness around drug overdose. The events coincide with International Overdose Awareness Day — the world’s largest campaign to end overdose by raising awareness and...
Letter: Small contributions can do great work
Much of our government funding is being reviewed as we enter election season. Foreign aid is one of the most pressing issues connected to U.S. government funding. Many people doubt that foreign aid should be given to other countries, as they view it as a waste of U.S. money that could be spent resolving domestic issues.
As Coffin Butte Landfill looks to expand, nearby residents express concerns
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Coffin Butte Landfill in Benton County is looking to expand, making long-time concerns from nearby residents even bigger. The landfill located outside Corvallis has been subject to scrutiny by government officials, environmental groups, and homeowners in neighboring areas for quite some time now. Complaints range...
Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle call for EPA investigation into Coffin Butte Landfill
Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation are calling for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to complete an investigation into concerns about Coffin Butte Landfill, north of Corvallis. “This 178-acre landfill accepts over 1 million tons of waste annually from nearly two dozen Oregon counties and southwest Washington,” U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley...
Deputies save family of 5 on Willamette River
BENTON COUNTY, Oregon — On Monday, a family was floating down the Willamette River near Corvallis on two inflatable rafts that were tied together when they hit a partially submerged tree that had fallen in the river. Benton County Deputy Noah Lochner was patrolling the Willamette River with two...
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