VOLUME 6, NUMBER 78
Friday, April 18, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Kings Valley residents gather to celebrate history and love for their community
Event last weekend marked the 170th anniversary of the establishment of the post office that put Kings Valley on the map
KINGS VALLEY — Longtime Kings Valley resident Kevin Collins recalls being in Mother’s Mattress Factory, a popular bar and music venue in Corvallis, roughly 45 years ago when he first heard about the property where he now lives. Interested in living in a rural setting, he took a look at it with Ron Anderson. “So […]
News
BCSO Log: Attempted bus barn burglary, hungry goats among the recent calls
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
Register for upcoming chimney repointing workshop
A workshop on historic chimney repointing is planned for Thursday at Fort Hoskins Historic Park, Benton County announced. The Fort Hoskins’ Commander’s House Chimney Restoration […]
Bills to help Oregon schools fund years of summer learning await governor’s signature
Oregon schools will soon have something they’ve never had before: more than a year to plan for summer school with the promise of consistent funding […]
How much it costs to park at Portland International Airport
Way.com compiled data on parking rates and options at Portland International Airport. Parking options range from more convenient and expensive options on-site to cheaper parking […]
Sports
Warriors win 2nd straight ‘barrel party’ over Sweet Home
After flying out to left field for the first out in the third inning Wednesday against Sweet Home, Warriors junior Caleb Babcock trotted toward the […]
Philomath completes baseball series sweep over Sweet Home
The Philomath High School baseball team completed a sweep over Sweet Home Thursday with a 12-1 win on the road. The Warriors are off to […]
Cascade downs Philomath in league softball game
The Philomath High School softball team dropped an 11-0 decision Thursday at Cascade in an Oregon West Conference game. Statistics were not available. The Warriors […]
Stayton notches softball win over Philomath
The Philomath High School softball team fell into a deep hole early Wednesday at Stayton and came home with a 15-1 loss in five innings. […]
Stayton edges Philomath in girls tennis matchup
Philomath High’s No. 1 and No. 2 singles players and No. 1 doubles team posted victories Thursday in a 5-3 girls tennis loss at Stayton. […]
Philomath in Photos

In Case You Missed It
Student-led production of ‘Puffs’ coming to PHS stage
The world of wizardry and witchcraft will hit the Philomath stage this week with the high school’s presentation of “Puffs, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years […]
Philomath takes 2 on home floor in boys volleyball
In the latest back-and-forth boys volleyball battle against Newport Tuesday night, Philomath came up with the winning formula late in the fifth set to pull […]
Mount Union Stories: Martha Devitt (1865-1914) and Cleona Devitt (1888-1910)
Published as it appeared on Feb. 19, 1914, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 1, Column 4. Died — Wednesday, February 18, Mrs. Martha Devitt, at […]
Philomath’s Beckstead on mission for 4th appearance at state tennis
Playing in an official match for the first time in 26 days, Philomath High senior tennis player Adele Beckstead showed no signs of rust in […]
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