VOLUME 4, NUMBER 31
Good Afternoon. It’s Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Latest …
Benton County reworks its approach to public safety improvements
Officials believe expanded justice system facilities and programs along with a desirable location could lead to voter approval in May of $110 million bond measure
CORVALLIS — It’s been more than seven years since voters shot down a bond measure and Benton County’s proposal to build a new jail in the Philomath vicinity. Coming up in May, an expanded, comprehensive approach to public safety along with a new location on the edge of Corvallis will again go on the ballot. […]
Warrior Watch: PHS boys still No. 1 in coaches poll, OSAA rankings
Plus, details on district swim meet and the Gerding brothers playing baseball at Eastern Oregon
The Philomath High boys are still No. 1 in the latest Class 4A basketball polls and rankings. In the OSAAtoday coaches poll released Tuesday, the Warriors received 10 of 11 first-place votes to continue its strong hold the the top spot despite a 50-49 loss last week to Cascade, which is ranked No. 2. For […]
Bipartisan proposal would ensure students with disabilities get equal class time
Some Oregon students with disabilities have been denied access to learning opportunities and class time that is guaranteed under state and federal law, parents say. […]
Orange Spotlight: ‘Mixed Signals’ does comedy its own way
CORVALLIS — Gabe Reitzes wants “Mixed Signals,” the sketch comedy show he produces for Oregon State University’s KBVR-TV, to be a bag of Belly Flops. […]
Lawmakers plan to provide more resources for Oregon’s beleaguered behavioral health system
Oregon’s behavioral health system faces a crushing demand for services, with a logjam at every intersection of the system. Thousands of people need treatment but […]
Highest-paying science jobs in Corvallis
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-paying science jobs in Corvallis, OR metro area using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Dance teams to compete on Saturday at Philomath High
Philomath High School’s Shining Stars dance team plans to host its 18th annual Dancing With the Stars competition on Saturday, coach Stefanie Larson announced. The […]
From the Past: Philomath father’s estate benefits those he left behind in the 1920s
Dr. Charles H. Newth acquired an extensive list of properties in the Philomath area more than a century ago and upon his death was passed […]
Community Calendar
• Thursday, Feb. 9: PHS boys basketball at North Marion, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 9: PHS girls basketball at North Marion, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 10: PHS swimming at Special District 4 Championships, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 11: Philomath High’s Dancing with the Stars, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 11: PHS swimming at Special District 4 Championships, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 11: Benton County Genealogical Society Program, 11 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 13: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Monday, Feb. 13: Philomath City Council Executive Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 13: PHS boys basketball at Sweet Home, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 13: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Monday, Feb. 13: PHS girls basketball at Sweet Home, 7 p.m.