Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
Good morning, Corvallis.
Crews from six fire agencies quickly contained a roughly one-acre wildfire in a clear-cut along Botkin Road southwest of Philomath Saturday evening after a 4:20 p.m. dispatch, and firefighters remained on site to secure the area.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a report shows that Oregon farming, forestry & fishing workers have a suicide rate five times the state average, reflecting high work stress and isolation.
Support is available via the AgriStress Helpline at 833-897-2474 or by dialing 988.
Philomath High School girls won their ninth straight conference title — outscoring Cascade by 20.5 points — while the boys placed second at the track meet held May 22-23 at Stayton.
Both teams qualified for state and will compete at Hayward Field on May 29-30.
The Philomath High School team will travel to Eugene on Tuesday for the Class 4A baseball playoffs against Marist Catholic; the winner will face the team advancing from the No. 11 Phoenix matchup in the quarterfinals on May 29 (game start times are unannounced).
Trail Running Film Festival
6 PM - 12 AM — Majestic Theatre — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate the spirit of trail running through inspiring films and community connections.
Corvallis Milonga
7-11 p.m. — Corvallis Odd Fellows — $15-20 sliding scale — Experience an evening of Argentine tango with a pre-milonga lesson and dancing to live DJ music.
Run For The Hills
8 a.m. — Benton Cnty Fairgrounds — Registration required — Participate in scenic trail runs and support local land conservation efforts.
Downtown Community Gathering
5:30-7 p.m. — The Plaza — Free entry — Engage in downtown initiatives and connect with your community.
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