VOLUME 4, NUMBER 36
Good Afternoon. It’s Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Latest …
Philomath Police forced to work around police academy bottleneck
Two new local hires going through 12-week ‘pre-academy’ training with seats in state program at Salem not available until May 9
Oregon police officers that need to go through the state’s police academy are waiting several months to get on the Salem campus to complete required training. It’s an issue that has plagued police departments large and small around the state. Philomath Police Chief Ken Rueben said the situation with the bottleneck at the academy can […]
From the Past: Steam washer promises to make washing clothes easier
Plus, other miscellaneous Philomath news and sports items from 150, 125, 100, 75 and 50 years ago
In a newspaper ad that appeared in 1873, a steam washer promised to make the lives of launderers a lot easier. That news along with items on the Farmers’ Club in 1873, revival meetings in 1898, a resident’s medical ordeal in 1923, the elementary school’s predicament in 1948 and the Lions Club anniversary in 1973 in this week’s From the Past.
Death Notice: Alexander N. March (1946-2023)
Alexander N. March, 76, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at his Philomath home. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the […]
Hoyle plans visit to Benton County Thursday morning
U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle will be in Benton County on Thursday to visit affordable housing locations and discuss the county’s state legislative fund priorities. Hoyle, […]
Oregon Legislature’s new eviction policies, home construction incentives taking shape
Oregon legislators are working on plans to provide more time before evictions, more money for factory-built homes and new revolving loans to encourage building houses […]
Oregon bill would ban therapists from trying to change a person’s sexual orientation
Twenty years ago, Saren Craig was a college student in a deeply religious school in the Missouri Ozarks and went to see a counselor for […]
How gas prices have changed in Corvallis in the last week
Gas prices dipped lower this week compared to last, but drivers will still find prices remain above the levels they were a year ago. A […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Multiplex housing plans move forward with rezoning approval
A property owner with an eye on building multiplex housing on the corner of South 19th Street and Chapel Drive cleared a hurdle Monday night […]
Massive die-off hits fir trees across the Northwest
Fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022, according to as-yet unpublished research conducted by the U.S. Forest Service. Called “Firmageddon” […]
PHS headed to state swimming in 5 events
The Philomath High School boys and girls swim teams together qualified in five events for this week’s Class 4A/3A/2A/1A State Championships in Beaverton based on […]
Philomath’s boys post 33-point win on the road
The Philomath High School boys basketball team took care of business on Monday night with a 53-20 victory on the road at Sweet Home. The […]
Warrior girls roll at Sweet Home to 64-18 victory
The Philomath High School girls basketball team sprinted out of the gate in both the first and third quarters in a 64-18 victory on Monday […]
Community Calendar
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Brown Bag Book Club, noon
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s Samaritan Awards, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 16: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 16: PHS boys basketball vs. Stayton, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 16: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 16: PHS girls basketball vs. Stayton, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 17: PHS swimming at Class 4A/3A/2A/1A Championships, 9 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 18: PHS swimming at Class 4A/3A/2A/1A Championships, 8:15 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 18: PHS wrestling at Special District 2 Championships, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 18: Philomath Rotary Club’s Salmon & Jazz, 5-8:45 p.m.