Participants work out as part of a LesMills Philomath spin and yoga class on Wednesday morning. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

New business: LesMills Philomath opens with fitness options for all ages, abilities

Located just east of town, new business offers customized twist on Les Mills fitness brand by combining research-backed classes with small-group, in-person instruction

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…

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…

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…

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