VOLUME 4, NUMBER 16
Good Afternoon. It’s Saturday, January 21, 2023
Be sure to check out the “Three Things” column — it includes news about a prison sentence for the man who is facing charges in last year’s Philomath burglary, how the veterans’ park vote went in the Planning Commission meeting earlier this week and an item out of Alsea on that school district’s superintendent search. Plus, lot of sports going on and interesting reporting from Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Three Things: Update on burglar, veterans’ park and superintendent search
The suspect in Philomath burglary that occurred last year sentenced to 7-1/2 years in Lane County court
A 35-year-old man suspected of committing multiple burglaries in Benton County, including a case in Philomath in which valuable musical instruments were stolen, was sentenced to 7-1/2 years in prison Tuesday by a Lane County judge. Faisal Farid Al-ansari, of the Eugene-Springfield area, pled guilty to committing three burglaries in Lane County. Patricia Perlow, Lane […]
Warrior boys crush Newport by 44 on the road
The Philomath High School boys basketball team remained unbeaten in Class 4A with a 64-20 road rout over Newport on Friday night. The Warriors (12-1 […]
Philomath girls open conference play with victory
The Philomath High School girls basketball team opened Oregon West Conference play on Friday with a 54-37 victory at Newport. The Warriors set the tone […]
Four PHS swimmers win 5 events at Sweet Home
Philomath High’s Allison Neelands, Kathleen Donovan, Kellen Houchin and Carrson Hirte all had victories on Friday in a four-school meet at Sweet Home Community Pool. […]
Warrior wrestlers sweep a pair of duals at North Marion
The Philomath High School wrestling team won 18 of 23 on-the-mat bouts and swept a pair of duals on Thursday at North Marion. Sophomore River […]
Oregon Secretary of State didn’t investigate residency complaint against new Rep. Hai Pham
State election officials opted not to investigate a complaint alleging that a new Democratic state representative doesn’t actually live in the district he represents, citing […]
Counties with the most emergency shelters in Oregon
As climate change drives weather to greater extremes, and devastating hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, and blizzards preoccupy an increasing number of Americans, it is hard to […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Philomath Academy’s move to occur late this month
Philomath Academy students will begin classes in a new location on Jan. 30 with the alternative school’s move to the school district office. Moving day […]
New exhibit illustrates what’s important to the young and old
A new photographic exhibit opening Saturday at Philomath Museum explores the question, “What three things matter most to you?” Photographer Nancy Hill asked that question […]
Community Calendar
• Monday, Jan. 23: Philomath City Council-Philomath Planning Commission Joint Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 23: Philomath City Council Executive Session, 7:30 p.m. (approx)
• Tuesday, Jan. 24: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Jan. 24: PHS swimming vs. Kennedy, Stayton, 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 24: PHS girls basketball vs. North Marion, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 24: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 24: PHS boys basketball vs. North Marion, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 25: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 25: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 26: PHS wrestling vs. Cascade, Cottage Grove, Newport and North Marion, 5 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 27: Preschool Science at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Friday, Jan. 27: PHS girls basketball vs. Sweet Home, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 27: PHS boys basketball vs. Sweet Home, 7 p.m.