VOLUME 5, NUMBER 251
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Barnes, Beckstead, Ringwald to compete in college athletics
Barnes to play baseball, Beckstead to compete in cross-country and track, and Ringwald set to join acrobatics and tumbling team
Philomath High seniors Joe Barnes, Adele Beckstead and Zoe Ringwald signed letters-of-intent during a school assembly Monday morning in recognition of their intentions to compete in collegiate athletics. Barnes will […]
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BCSO Log: Eating sandwich reportedly leads to crash
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
Obituary: Michael Fay (1947-2024)
Michael Fay, 77, passed away on Dec. 8, 2024. Mike, also known as Dr. Mike, Reverend Mike and Uncle Mike, was born in Berkeley, California, […]
Death Notice: Lois Marie Best (1928-2024)
Lois Marie Best, 96, of Philomath, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Samaritan places visitor restrictions in birthing units
Samaritan Health Services announced this week that to protect patients and reduce exposure of respiratory viruses circulating in the community, visitor restrictions are now in […]
Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in Washington have been eradicated, officials say
The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three years without confirmed detections, state and federal […]
Federal energy regulators to assess environmental risks of funding Northwest Hydrogen Hub
A year after naming the Northwest one of seven new “regional hydrogen hubs” in a nationwide competition, the U.S. Department of Energy is beginning its […]
Wages continue to rise for food and retail workers, payroll data shows
Wages continue to rise for service workers in the retail and food and beverage sectors in over 20 metro areas, but the rate of wage […]
In Case You Missed It …
Philomath-based lumber company embracing Oregon hardwoods
On a pleasant mid-October morning, Patrick Lumber’s Brad Mehl and Terry Haddix walk the grounds located just outside of Philomath to check on the construction […]
Gallery: Patrick Lumber (Fall 2024)
A collection of photos from the Patrick Lumber facility located near Philomath as seen in October 2024.
South Albany edges Philomath in girls basketball thriller
ALBANY — Down by three points on the road against Class 5A’s No. 4-ranked South Albany squad, Philomath still had a chance to send Tuesday […]
Gallery: PHS girls basketball at South Albany (Dec. 17, 2024)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 47-44 girls basketball loss at South Albany on Tuesday.
PHS boys run into another tough 5A school in hoops loss
ALBANY — Through the first five games, the Philomath High boys basketball team’s efforts to rebuild from last season’s heavy roster losses have been a […]
Gallery: PHS boys basketball at South Albany (Dec. 17, 2024)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s boys basketball game at South Albany on Tuesday.
Mount Union Stories: Daniel B. Dinwiddie (1834-1920)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Daniel B. Dinwiddie, who died at age 85 in the Inavale vicinity near Philomath, and settled in […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• Thursday, Dec. 19: PHS Boys Basketball vs. North Bend (at Marshfield HS), 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 19: PHS Girls Basketball vs. Coquille (at Marshfield HS), 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 20: PHS Boys Basketball at South Coast Tournament, 10:15 a.m. or 8:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 20: PHS Girls Basketball at South Coast Tournament, noon or 3:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 20: PHS Wrestling at Grants Pass Winter Kick-Off, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 21: PHS Boys Basketball at South Coast Tournament, TBD
• Saturday, Dec. 21: PHS Girls Basketball at South Coast Tournament, TBD
• Saturday, Dec. 21: PHS Wrestling at Grants Pass Winter Kick-Off, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 21: Councilor Coffee, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 21: Philomath Parade of Lights, 7 p.m.