Volume 3, Number 136

Good Morning. It’s Friday, September 23, 2022


The Latest …

Warriors take down Cascade in girls soccer, 5-0

Grimmer, Bell each score 2 goals, Morales records 3 assists as Philomath High shuts out its third straight opponent

Although Philomath High seemed to have its girls soccer match well in hand at the intermission on Thursday against visiting Cascade, the Warriors couldn’t quite reach their preferred level of play. A halftime talk helped, however, and the team found a productive rhythm in the second half that ended in a 5-0 victory. It was […]

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Tests show Oregon students’ proficiency in core subjects declined during COVID

The Oregon Department of Education said it expects students to recover from learning losses in the years ahead

The latest results from statewide assessment tests in math, English and science show students across Oregon lost ground during the pandemic. Though participation was lower than in years past, an average of 85% of students participated this year in the assessment tests, called Smarter Balanced tests, which are required by state and federal law unless […]

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Warriors take care of Newport in straight sets

Philomath shrugs off recent challenges with solid all-around performance against the Cubs

The Philomath High volleyball team answered the call on Thursday night to sweep Newport out of its home gymnasium. Despite losing one of its top players to an injury last weekend during a tournament and falling in straight sets two days earlier at Cascade, the Warriors put together a solid performance to put another notch […]

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Carter, Gullberg among LBCC students receiving financial boost

Philomath High graduates Logan Carter and Colt Gullberg who are attending classes at Linn-Benton Community College are among nine students that will receive financial support […]

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Gallery: PHS girls soccer vs. Cascade (Sept. 22, 2022)

A collection of 29 photos from Philomath High’s 5-0 victory Thursday over Cascade.

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Gallery: PHS volleyball vs. Newport (Sept. 22, 2022)

A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 3-0 volleyball win over Newport on Thursday.

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Philomath shuts out its 4th straight opponent to start season

Four games in, the Philomath High boys soccer team still hasn’t allowed a goal. The Warriors’ latest victim was Cascade in what served as the […]

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Mount Union Stories: Merle Richard Gates (1916-1923)

Published as it appeared on Aug. 9, 1923, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 3, Column 4. Seven-Year-Old Boy Dies—Merle Richard Gates, seven-year-old son of Mr. […]

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Countries Oregon imports the most goods from

Stacker compiled a list of the countries Oregon imports the most goods to using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by the […]

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In Case You Missed It …

Mural brightens swimming pool area at Philomath High

Whether community members are walking in and out of the swimming pool area or students are making their way to a particular part of campus, […]

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Philomath receives grant to move forward with skate park planning

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department awarded the city of Philomath $18,000 through its Local Government Grant Program to assist in the planning efforts for […]

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Community Calendar

• Friday, Sept. 23: PHS football at Junction City, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 24: PHS volleyball at North Marion Tournament, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 24: PHS cross-country at Cottage Grove Bramble Scramble, 11:45 a.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 25: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 26: Philomath City Council Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 27: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 27: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Sept. 27: PHS boys soccer vs. Newport, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 27: Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 27: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 27: PHS girls soccer at Newport, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 27: PHS volleyball at North Marion, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 28: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 28: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 29: PHS girls soccer vs. North Marion, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 29: PHS boys soccer at North Marion, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 29: PHS volleyball at Sweet Home, 6 p.m.