VOLUME 6, NUMBER 65
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Three Things: Coffee talk with cops, campground project and popular tree coming down
Event Thursday morning connected police with citizens; McBee Park will be getting improvements; and a beloved Sitka spruce at Yaquina Bay declared a hazard
The community had an opportunity to chat with Philomath’s law-enforcement folks Thursday morning in the lobby of a local bank as part of a Coffee with a Cop effort to […]
News
OSP Log: Single-vehicle crashes claim 2 lives in eastern Oregon
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Safety Drive event set for April 12 along Highway 20 in Blodgett
In connection with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Highway 20 Safety Group and Citizens Advisory Committee is offering a Safety Drive event on Saturday, […]
Number of people ending their lives under Death With Dignity Act declines
The number of people who ended their lives using Oregon’s first in the nation Death With Dignity Act declined slightly in 2024, according to a […]
Trump officials tell Oregon undocumented college students can no longer access TRIO programs
Colleges and universities in Oregon and California can no longer allow students without permanent legal status access to some federally funded programs meant to help […]
Eggs are now the 2nd most expensive source of protein – here are 6 more affordable options
Over the past few months, protein-rich foods like eggs and beef have experienced significant price increases. The most recent U.S. government data showed a 53% […]
Sports
Team preview: Boys golf attracts a dozen athletes
Philomath High School’s foray into boys golf reaches a competitive starting point next week with a season-opening tournament at Mallard Creek Golf Course near Lebanon. […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Longtime basketball official, commissioner retires
Philomath resident Dave Brooks has a familiar face that many longtime residents in town would likely recognize. For years, he served as the pastor at […]
Six candidates competing for Philomath School Board seats
The Philomath School Board will have two new members this summer following the May 20 special district election. According to filings reported by the Benton […]
Community Calendar
• Monday, March 31: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 31: Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Monday, March 31: Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Monday, March 31: PHS softball vs. Gaston, 5 p.m.
• Monday, March 31: PHS boys volleyball at Thurston, 6 p.m.
• Monday, March 31: Moonlight Country Mixer at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, April 1: Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, April 1: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, April 1: PHS girls tennis vs. Dallas, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1: PHS baseball at Crook County, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1: Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1: Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1: Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.