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Philomath, Oregon Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Philomath? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Highway 20 curb ramp work could change your Philomath commute
- Which Philomath softball standouts made all-conference this season?
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- Friday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ ODOT crews to upgrade curb ramps along Philomath stretch of Highway 20 (philomathnews.com) ā Expect lane shifts, sidewalk closures, and construction noise along Philomathās Highway 20/Main Street as ODOT upgrades ADA-accessible curb ramps between 16th and Newton streets this summer and fall. Work will mainly run Monday through Thursday, with some night or Friday shifts and detoured pedestrian routes near active corners. 
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ā¢ Six Warriors earn Oregon West all-conference softball honors (philomathnews.com) ā Philomath High softball is celebrating six Warriors named to the all-Oregon West Conference teams, highlighted by sophomore center fielder Rylee Martinās first-team nod. Pitcher Hailey Smith and three other teammates earned second-team or honorable mention spots after a 9-13 season. Ā Ā Ā
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š Nearby News
Corvallis
- Starting Today, Benton County Crisis Center Expands Hours, Announces Move Toward Future 24/7 Services (corvallisadvocate.com)
- City Staff Recommends Flat Payroll and Income Taxes to Pay Deficit, Build Buildings (corvallisadvocate.com)
- Accounting Firm Kernutt Stokes Names Kaitlyn Coburn & John Brewer as Partners (cascadebusnews.com)
Albany
- Sheriff: Large homeless encampment cleared near Albany, multiple people arrested (kptv.com)
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