Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Corvallis.
🏘️ Community
The Benton County Fairgrounds will host the Monster Ball, an adults-only Halloween party with music, dancing, food & drinks, from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct.
30; tickets cost $20 and are available online.
💼 Business
Two mom-and-pop fabric shops have opened downtown this month to serve local crafters and fill a gap left by a former chain.
They offer unique fabric selections that promise to boost the Mid-Valley sewing community.
🎭 Culture
A touring production of the Nutcracker ballet is scheduled for Nov.
16 at the LaSells Stewart Center and will feature acrobats, giant 10-foot animal puppets and circus techniques for a fresh family holiday experience. Local children can join the Dance With US program to perform alongside professional dancers.
🎓 Education
Family, friends and foresters donated $6,170 to buy a wood lathe and bandsaw for Philomath Middle School's woodshop in memory of Dick Powell.
Treasurer Steve Pilkerton presented the gift Tuesday night and said the new equipment will support the school’s program.
🏛️ Government
Good Samaritan Hospital is seeking annexation of 67.67 acres at the end of Northwest Satinwood Street with public testimony open until Wednesday, Oct.
21, while the school district expects 240 fewer students for the 2025-26 year; planning commissioners will act at a Nov. 4 meeting.
🏈 Sports
Philomath High's girls cross-country team won the Happy Hustle at Crystal Lake Sports Park Wednesday, Oct.
21—five girls finished in the top 18 while the boys placed sixth from 22 teams. Coach Joe Fulton said the team showed strong depth despite missing junior Cassidy Smart.
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