Three Things column: Philomath Fire and Rescue celebrates, grants help get books in the hands of local kids and a new local robotics team qualifies for state.
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office along with a list of highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Philomath Elementary students will likely be spending more time outside this academic year and into the future with an addition to the school’s enclosed courtyard.
As classes reconvene this week after a summer break that never seems to be long enough, administrators at the all seven campuses in the Philomath School District will see more students walking through their doors.
The School Board and City Council continues to discuss possible solutions to school traffic circulation, including an idea for a mini-roundabout. Plus, items about a couple of Benton County Sheriff's Office operations and the reintroduction of Saturday bus service on Philomath Connection.