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Philomath continues winning tradition in track and field
Philomath High’s dynasty in girls track and field continued Saturday with the local school winning the Oregon West Conference title for the seventh straight time and qualifying eight athletes in 13 individual events plus both relays for the May 17-18 state meet in Eugene. In a feat that could be considered just as impressive considering a roster that wasn’t quite as loaded as their female counterparts, the Warrior boys ended up in a tie for second place and qualified five…
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Playoff qualifier Stayton downs Philomath in softball
Going up against state playoff-bound Stayton and competing with three starters missing from the lineup, the Philomath High School softball team struggled to keep pace in a 21-2 loss on Saturday afternoon. The visiting Eagles (18-5 overall, 13-2 Oregon West) scored early and often and the game ended after four…
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Philomath knocks off No. 1 North Marion, 4-2
The No. 1 team in Class 4A went down on Saturday in Philomath. Sophomore Caleb Babock hit a go-ahead two-run double in the fifth inning and pitched a strong five innings to lead the Warriors to a 4-2 victory over North Marion in the weekend baseball matinee at Terry Stephenson…
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Highway 20 crash claims at least 2 lives
A head-on collision on Highway 20 late Saturday morning claimed at least two lives with several others seriously injured, according to sources that responded to the scene. The crash occurred at around 11 a.m. in an area about 2-1/2 miles east of Burnt Woods and 4-1/2 miles west of Blodgett.…
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OSP Log: Apparent suicide crash into canyon among recent highway fatalities
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
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ODOT set to begin paving project on Highway 20
The Oregon Department of Transportation will begin a $6.25 million paving project on a five-mile stretch of Highway 20 east of Eddyville next week, the agency reported. The paving project will cover the roadway from Cline Hill to Eddyville (milepost 29.4 to 24.4). “We’re removing and replacing the driving surface…
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SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024: A shady spot on a warm day at Marys River Park and Natural Area. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024: Northern lights over Philomath Museum overnight Friday. (Photo by Johanna Carson) 
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024: Streetscapes work in front of Philomath Museum. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024: A Little Free Library on Applegate Street, one of several around Philomath. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024: Sunrise beams through the reflection garden at Mount Union Cemetery. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024: A new Philomath City Park sign was installed this week. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024: PHS botany class plant sale. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024: Philomath Fire and Rescue raises the American flag with Engine 251 Wednesday during a Paul “Jeff” Cochran remembrance ceremony before a PHS baseball game. (Photo by Andy Cripe/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024: Public Works installs new signage at Philomath City Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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By Kevin Ahern
DREAM ON
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Same old story
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