The Benton County Historical Museum cherishes history. Located on Main Street in Philomath, the Benton County Historical Museum features rotating exhibits, special art shows and, since 2005, the curator of the Horner Collection. Continue reading
When did it become acceptable that a few produce items can multiply the cost of your shopping trip? Sure, you’re consuming less harmful chemicals, but where’s your sense of adventure? Continue reading
Browser extensions are additional bits of code that you can add to your browser to make them do more and/or better things. They’re super-easy to install – generally it’s a one-click process. Depending on your browser or the extension you picked, you may have to close and reopen your browser, too. Something that simple can add a wealth of new features and solve a ton of Internet annoyances – for free! Continue reading
Go see Dark Shadows, I told myself. It’s going to be great, I told myself. Well, I wasn’t completely wrong, but unfortunately this movie was only mildly entertaining. Continue reading
This month, The Arts Center in Corvallis has a special treat for it’s visitors: an exhibit based around the theme of food. Continue reading
Just a few miles east of Lebanon off of Highway 20 is Waterloo Park. Every spring here spring chinook fishing attracts fishermen from as far away as Scappoose and Coos Bay to angle for these tasty salmon. Continue reading
Dan Stone retells the story of the Trojan War and other Greek stories in his production of “Agamemnon” in the Russell Tripp Theater on campus. Continue reading
In downtown Albany, the Monteith House stands as a tribute to the pioneers who settled the Willamette Valley. Thanks to a group of volunteers, people have the opportunity to step back in time and learn how Albany’s founding fathers lived. The Monteith Historical Society are stewards for the house once owned by Thomas and Christine Monteith. Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day from the Commuter Staff Continue reading
Recently, I witnessed a friend struggle with how to tell a man who was making her uncomfortable and to leave her alone. Continue reading