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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, the Philomath Farmers’ Market will begin its sixth year with a 22-week run (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) near the community library. The market will feature over 50 vendors selling produce and local goods, accept SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks, and use a new layout moved away from busy Applegate Street. Philomath News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities arrested 20-year-old Alexa Montano Corral of Salem on May 22 in connection with a May 17 Corvallis shooting where a male victim was shot and is now recovering from non-life-threatening injuries—she reportedly used the Chispa dating app to lure the victim. KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crescent Valley High School is hosting a Memorial Day display that shows military uniforms from various eras in American history—honoring veterans and their contributions. Corvallis Gazette-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Todd Davidson, the longtime CEO of Travel Oregon, announced his retirement today after serving for 30 years. His exit follows an inquiry that began five weeks ago about his $477,000 pay and a toxic workplace—Travel Oregon says his retirement is not linked to the investigation. Philomath News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Samaritan Cancer Program will host a National Cancer Survivors Day celebration on Sunday, June 1 from 1-3 p.m. with events at the LaSells Stewart Center on OSU campus in Corvallis — and at the Center for Health Education in Newport, offering free food, an arts activity and discussions with cancer resource providers. Philomath News
- ➤ Marty Cahill, CEO of Samaritan Health Services, wrote an open letter that explained how Oregon's health care systems are struggling with rising costs, staffing shortages and reduced reimbursements—he added that no changes are planned yet and asked legislators, media and the community to support long-term solutions. His letter underscored the nonprofit’s commitment to keep serving while exploring sustainable changes, even as many hospitals face continued financial pressure. Philomath News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philomath High senior Adele Beckstead reached the girls tennis state semifinals after beating Baker’s Elizabeth Timm and fourth-seeded Sami Ramos at the Oregon State University Tennis Complex on Friday. She will face top-seeded and defending state champion Raegan Farm today in her first-ever semifinal match. Philomath News
- ➤ OSU rowing coaches were honored for rescuing a man from the Willamette River after he jumped from the Van Buren Bridge — they acted quickly to secure his safety. The university praised the three coaches for their brave efforts. Corvallis Gazette-Times
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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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