VOLUME 4, NUMBER 22
Good Afternoon. It’s Saturday, January 28, 2023
The Latest …
Mother, toddler, infant involved in Highway 20 crash
Vehicle went down an embankment and came to rest on its side; vehicle’s occupants sent to hospital for assessment
A mother with a toddler and an infant in the vehicle crashed off Highway 20 down an embankment just west of Highway 34 on Friday afternoon, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash at 2:05 p.m. Jan. 27 to find a vehicle on its side. The mother and infant were […]
Warrior girls roll on their home court over Sweet Home
Philomath puts together an effective all-around performance in a 42-point victory to up its league record to 3-0
In a basketball game featuring two teams on opposite ends of the spectrum, the score will often take care of itself to allow coaches an opportunity to work on the little things that can pay dividends down the road. Philomath High’s 58-16 victory over Sweet Home Friday evening fit that approach as the Warriors improved […]
Philomath boys keep momentum going with home win
Warriors take care of Sweet Home before turning their attention to next week’s showdowns against Stayton and Cascade
Down by two points with more than 2-1/2 minutes gone in the opening quarter on the home court against cellar dweller Sweet Home on Friday night, the Philomath High School boys basketball team needed a spark to right the ship. Finally, Jacob Peters came up with one of his hard-fought offensive rebounds and scored the […]
Philomath, Kings Valley firefighters help fight blaze
Several fire departments, including personnel and equipment from Philomath and Kings Valley, responded to a house fire on Friday morning in Eddyville, Philomath Fire & […]
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. Sweet Home (Jan. 27, 2023)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 58-16 girls basketball win over Sweet Home on Friday.
Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Sweet Home (Jan. 27, 2023)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 59-21 boys basketball win over Sweet Home on Friday.
Mount Union Stories: Julian A. George (1876-1927)
Read the obituary for Julian A. George, a 50-year-old farmer who crawled under a fence and accidentally shot himself in the chest when he pulled […]
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek shares details of $130 million homelessness spending plan
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is asking the state Legislature to quickly spend $130 million to build 600 shelter beds, keep 9,000 families housed and help […]
Major civil rights moments in every state
A land of contradictions from the outset, the United States was founded by enslavers who spoke passionately and eloquently about liberty, freedom, and justice for […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Three Things: Trip to Salem, bond measure and lots of toys
City councilors Ruth Causey, Diane Crocker and Christopher McMorran, and City Manager Chris Workman, were in Salem this week to mingle with state lawmakers, including […]
Wrestling team fine tunes lineup in district duals
Squaring off on the home mat Thursday evening against Cascade and Cottage Grove, Philomath High wrestling coach Troy Woosley soaked up more intel on the […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, Jan. 28: PHS swimming at Blanchet Catholic Meet, 1 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 30: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: PHS girls basketball at Stayton, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: PHS boys basketball at Stayton, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: PHS wrestling at Sweet Home Duals with Cascade, Newport, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 2: PHS girls basketball at Cascade, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 2: Kings Valley Charter School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 2: PHS boys basketball at Cascade, 7 p.m.