VOLUME 6, NUMBER 32
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Sandstrom strong in wrestling’s final regular-season home appearance
Warriors defeat Cottage Grove, North Marion Wednesday in performance that included exceptional appearances by the team’s seniors
Symbolic of a final appearance during the regular season, Philomath High senior River Sandstrom on Wednesday evening left his shoes on the mat — a traditional gesture among top wrestlers […]
News
Weather, road conditions lead to school closure
Philomath and the surrounding area woke up to icy conditions and snowfall Thursday morning as a winter weather system moved through the region. The Philomath […]
BCSO Log: Recent arrests include DUII following crash into ditch
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status […]
Oregon spent millions to grow manufacturing, tech workforces — educators say it’s their turn
Over the past few years, the Oregon Legislature has responded to industry-wide labor shortages in manufacturing, tech and health care by directing millions of dollars […]
People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Corvallis
Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Record-high mortgage rates are […]
More Sports
Warrior Watch: Former players visit Ecker to celebrate 400th win
Philomath High School boys basketball coach Blake Ecker had a memorable evening Tuesday and not only because his Warriors won for the seventh time in […]
Gallery: PHS wrestling vs. North Marion, Cottage Grove (Feb. 12, 2025)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s wrestling duals vs. Cottage Grove and North Marion in the PHS gym on Wednesday.
Amity outguns Philomath in nonleague girls basketball matchup
The Philomath High School girls basketball team ran into the hottest team in Class 3A Wednesday night in a 59-37 loss on the road. Amity, […]
In Case You Missed It
City of Philomath establishes official volunteer program
The “City of Volunteers” can now get back to allowing more folks to donate their time and energy toward city-hosted projects in the community. The […]
Mount Union Stories: Mahala Jane (Wood) Dickson (1849-1912)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Mahala J. Dickson, who came to Oregon with her family at age 4 in 1852 and lived […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• Thursday, Feb. 13: Kings Valley Charter School Board-Philomath School Board Joint Meeting, 6 p.m. (canceled)
• Thursday, Feb. 13: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 14: PHS Swimming at Special District 4 Meet, 1 p.m.#
• Friday, Feb. 14: American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 14: NASA Ambassador: The Planets at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 14: PHS Girls Wrestling at Regional Championships, 4 p.m.#
• Friday, Feb. 14: PHS Boys Basketball at North Marion, 5:30 p.m.#• Friday, Feb. 14: Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m. (canceled)
• Friday, Feb. 14: PHS Girls Basketball at North Marion, 7 p.m.#
• Saturday, Feb. 15: PHS Girls Wrestling at Regional Championships, 9 a.m.#
• Saturday, Feb. 15: PHS Cheer at 4A State Championships, 9 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15: Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15: Councilor Coffee, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15: Mount Union Cemetery Association Board Meeting, 1 p.m.
# Subject to change based on weather and travel conditions