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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple incidents last April and May including a Highway 20 crash on April 26 near Philomath where a 25-year-old driver was warned for drowsy driving and his Ford F150 was towed for a dead battery with under $2,500 in damages—authorities also handled a juvenile fight on April 29 at a Gellatly Way home, a fraud case on May 6 involving alleged identity theft with a disputed credit card charge for a cat, and a debit card fraud report plus a DUII arrest of a 49-year-old man on May 7 near Monroe with a blood alcohol level of .23%. Philomath News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, a retro gaming event will take place in Corvallis where locals will be able to play classic arcade games and buy retro goods. The event promises button mashing and joystick maneuvering for fans of vintage gaming. Corvallis Gazette-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Benton County was chosen as one of four statewide participants in Housing 360 to help people with mental illness find stable homes and supportive services. The county’s homelessness office received $900,000 and will use existing systems—serving at least 15 households at first—to match available housing with those in need. Philomath News
- ➤ State Senator Sara Gelser Blouin backed a proposal seeking $5 million in state funding to repair urgent issues at Osborn Aquatic Center—only the outdoor pool is open for limited use while the main facility remains closed. City officials and local sports teams say the repairs will help restore a facility that supports about 700 weekly swimming lessons, has led to more than 150 employee furloughs and cost the community $1.5 million in lost revenue. Corvallis Gazette-Times
SPORTS NEWS
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Spring Stampede
7-9 p.m. — Benton County Fairgrounds — Ticket information TBA — Watch exciting qualifiers in Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, and Barrel Racing.
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Corvallis Spring Roll
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Cloverland City Park — Free entry — A fun-filled bike and trike ride for kids promoting safe cycling and active lifestyles.
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Union at Pacific Highway Grand Opening
9-11 p.m. — 150 SW Wake Robin Ave — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of a new affordable housing community in Corvallis, Oregon.
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Cirque Valise
7-9 p.m. — Whiteside Theatre — $10 pre-sale, $15 day of show — Experience a delightful family-friendly vaudeville circus with Cirque Valise.
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Lebanon Strawberry Festival
Various times — Cheadle Lake Park — Free entry — Celebrate the community with fireworks, parades, and the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake.
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Live & Learn with your Baby
9:00 – 10:50 AM — Benton Center, Linn-Benton Community College — $25 — Discover how to nurture your baby’s growth through songs and activities while connecting with other parents.
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Scheherazade and Celilo Falls (Oregon Symphony)
Featuring fantastical worlds of bewitching lovers and swashbuckling sailors, Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade recalls the queen who saves her life — and those of 1,000 women — with her stories. And Principal Cello and composer Nancy Ives merges music, poetry, and photography to tell the story of the majestic falls of Celilo, Oregon.
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Scheherazade and Celilo Falls (Oregon Symphony)
Featuring fantastical worlds of bewitching lovers and swashbuckling sailors, Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade recalls the queen who saves her life — and those of 1,000 women — with her stories. And Principal Cello and composer Nancy Ives merges music, poetry, and photography to tell the story of the majestic falls of Celilo, Oregon.
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