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And check out Nightmare Before Christmas Tour on the Corvallis Patch calendar

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Greetings Corvallis! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which uplifting OSU stories kept Corvallis fans going this season?
  • How deputies finally identified the body found near Hyak Park

Also on today's calendar: A John Prine Christmas with the Jenner Fox Band and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Corvallisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cloudy and mild, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Low clouds, temps: high: 51, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 51 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• It was a rough year for Oregon State football. Here are 10 positive stories (oregonlive.com) — Corvallis readers get a reminder that there were bright spots around Reser Stadium despite Oregon State’s rough football season, from inspiring player backstories to a new coach energizing the town. The piece highlights a Ugandan-born receiver’s journey to Corvallis, a beloved running back’s connection to the community, and JaMarcus Shephard’s upbeat arrival that has Beaver fans cautiously optimistic.
   

• Benton County officials identify man found dead in Willamette River (registerguard.com) — Authorities have identified the man found in the Willamette River near Hyak Park in Corvallis as 34-year-old Albany resident Jonathan Avery Smith, and they’re still investigating how he died. Deputies say he’d been in the water for several days before being discovered Nov. 29 and was not reported missing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Benton County Sheriff’s Office or its anonymous tip line.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • "Winning is only the _object_ of the game,
    not its _purpose_." Come on in out of the rain, play games this and  every Wednesday from 4:01 to 7:07 upstairs at Market of Choice, 9th and Circle … (Nextdoor The Woods)
  • This is such a wonderful community service!
    I wonder about starting it here in Corvallis. How many "fixers" do you know? https://www.kgw.com/article/news/community/repair-pdx-volunteer… (Nextdoor Porter Park/Garfield)
  • Oregon State University posted a job opening for Instructor (PAC) Pool - 2025/2026: Outdoor Recreation & Education in Corvallis. Apply here.
  • Clinics posted a job opening for Medical Office Specialist (MOS) in Corvallis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corvallis here.

🗞 Nearby News

Philomath

Albany

  • Americans Think Your Car Reveals Your Personality, and They Judge You for It (democratherald.com)
  • The Bucket List: What's it going to cost to follow Oregon through the CFP? (autzenzoo.com)
  • Albany council adopts tax to boost affordable housing efforts (kval.com)

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