New business: LesMills Philomath opens with fitness options for all ages, abilities
A new fitness business has opened just outside of Philomath with classes built around the internationally recognized Les Mills program. LesMills Philomath owner Nate Haines launched the venture alongside program director Cindy (Babcock) Appanaitis, a former high school physical education teacher with extensive background with Les Mills classes. The business…
Samaritan Awards set for Friday evening at Scout Lodge
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce will highlight exceptional service to the community by recognizing volunteers, organizations and businesses during the annual Samaritan Awards at 6 p.m. Friday at Philomath Scout Lodge. The public is…
Patrick Lumber announces leadership promotions, industry appointments
Patrick Lumber Co. announced a series of leadership promotions and industry appointments this week, elevating three employees to new roles within the company and the broader lumber industry. Chelsea Zuccato has been promoted to vice…
Philomath’s Softstar Shoes becomes employee-owned
After leading Softstar Shoes for the past two decades, Tricia Salcido faced a question that weighs on many business owners — how do you walk away from something you’ve built without watching it disappear? For Salcido, the answer came through…
Fourth-generation Starker owners welcome new CEO to family forestry business
Starker Forests has appointed Elizabeth “Lizzie” Marsters as its new chief executive officer, the family-owned forestry company announced Tuesday. Marsters, who started in the position this week, succeeds Randy Hereford, who will continue with the company as senior adviser through…
Philomath feed store launches food court in parking lot
Local feed store Out West Farm and Ranch has transformed part of its parking lot into a food court, welcoming food trucks to set up shop at 2026 Main St. The venture marks a shift for co-owner Sterling Grant, who…
Steelhead Coffee brings family tradition, local roots to Philomath’s Main Street
A new coffee shop opened its doors on Philomath’s Main Street last weekend, bringing Oregon-roasted beans and a menu inspired by generations of fishing tradition to the community. Steelhead Coffee Co., owned by Jeff and Amanda Sandstrom, represents more than…
Philomath logging company earns state merit award for steep-slope Coast Range harvest
Philomath-based Emerald Valley Thinning earned a state merit award for safely harvesting steep Coast Range slopes using specialized tethered logging and hand-cutting techniques.
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