VOLUME 6, NUMBER 105
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Editor’s Choice

Bouncing for fun — and fundraising

PYAC’s Community Kids Carnival with inflatables, games, prizes, food and silent auction coming Friday evening

The inflatables are coming — slides, obstacle courses, bouncy houses, carnival-style games and more will take over Philomath High’s Clemens Field on Friday evening. The 16th annual Community Kids Carnival will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and in addition to inflatables and games will also feature food and a popular silent auction. The event serves as […]

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News

Philomath Police Log: List of responses covers wide range of incidents 

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of […]

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Fire and Rescue Calls: Recent responses include crashes, dog bite incident

A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included a couple of crashes in the region and a dog bite incident.

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Oregon: A nice place to visit

During commercial breaks this television season, viewers were likely to spy a Muppet-like beaver leading delighted visitors on a snowshoe hike past Mount Hood or […]

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After reaching historic lows, hydropower generation in the Northwest expected to rise in 2025

After dropping to historic levels last year due to ongoing drought and high temperatures, hydropower generated in the Northwest is expected to rise slightly this […]

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Sports

Philomath boys bring it for districts and take top track trophy

Standing atop of the medal stand late Saturday afternoon as the Philomath winds started to pick up, the boys track and field team gathered for […]

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Philomath girls win 8th straight district title in track and field

Setting itself up for a very realistic run at a fourth straight Class 4A state title, the Philomath High girls track and field team will […]

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Philomath’s boys volleyball team brings home trophy from state tournament

The Philomath High School boys volleyball team placed sixth over the weekend at the Oregon High School Boys Volleyball Association’s state tournament following a trophy-match […]

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Beckstead places 3rd at state tennis tournament

In a dramatic finish to a stellar four-year high school tennis career, Philomath’s Adele Beckstead went out as a winner. But it wasn’t easy. Facing […]

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In Case You Missed It

Three Things: Maxtivity’s new director, city’s updated website and Vinwood to be featured

In a special event last week at Maxtivity Arts and Crafts Creative Space in Philomath, several folks turned out for a meet-and-greet with Sarah Lench, […]

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OSP Log: Eight fatal crashes over 6-day stretch reported

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]

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Love of Learning: Before they were soldiers, they were Warriors

The Vietnam War ended in 1975 — 50 years ago. United States involvement in Vietnam stretched for 20 years between 1955 and 1975. During that […]

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Government meetings: Inclusivity Committee to gather Tuesday; county plans several budget-related public hearings

The month’s final week features just one meeting in Philomath with the city’s Inclusivity Meeting planning to convene on Tuesday evening. Benton County has various […]

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Philomath’s softball season ends with play-in loss at Scappoose

Philomath High School’s bid to reach the 4A state playoffs this season fell one win short with a 14-1 play-in game loss Friday at Scappoose. […]

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Strong pitching, late rally leads PHS to baseball win

Philomath High juniors Caleb Babcock and Wylie Griffith combined for a four-hit 8-0 shutout Friday in a postseason tuneup game against South Umpqua, a Class […]

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Community Calendar

Tuesday, May 27
Philomath Inclusivity Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Wren Book Club, 5:45 p.m.
Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28
National Senior Health and Fitness Day at Clemens Community Pool, 6 a.m.
Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me, 9 a.m.
Quilts from Caring Hands, 9 a.m.
Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
Playtime at Philomath Community Library, 11 a.m.