While the nation pays tribute Nov. 11 to America’s soldiers in recognition of Veterans Day, the construction of a special park dedicated to those who served continues on the corner of College and North 16th streets in Philomath.
The Philomath City Council approved a new contract for the city manager, the 2023-24 budget and various other money-related matters at its meeting Monday, June 12, 2023.
The park would be located near the childhood home of Paul Cochran by the intersection of North 16th Street and College Street. Cochran was a Vietnam veteran who was killed