The last story about Robnett’s Hardware store prompted this look at another Corvallis store that has stayed in the same family for several generations, Blackledge

Robnett’s Hardware, which has a long history in Corvallis, will close on February 29, 2024.  The story of the hardware store begins when Corvallis founder

In the later part of the 1800s, well-to-do families wanted to impress visitors by their elegant front doors. They did so in part by using

The fire which destroyed the Cabell Lodge was front-page news on December 15, 2023. The lodge was located about 13 miles south of Corvallis, Oregon,

In the “Water Works” exhibit at the Philomath Museum, one display contains taxidermy specimens of some animals that live in bodies of water. The wood

The museum’s collection contains many fans including this red one made of ostrich feathers.   Unlike most of the other fans, this one was not meant

The previous story contained Robert Rose’s account of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.  He survived but the ship he was on (the Nevada) was damaged. 

In conjunction with Veterans Day, the Corvallis Museum opened a new exhibit which details the military service and later contributions of several Benton County veterans.