VOLUME 6, NUMBER 33
Friday, February 14, 2025
Editor’s Choice
Philomath School District opts for extra-long weekend
Local campuses closed again Friday; various sporting events see changes to their schedules
The Philomath School District’s superintendent made the decision late Thursday afternoon to go ahead and call classes off again Friday in the aftermath of a winter storm that rolled through […]
News
Contest gives Philomath kids a chance to share ideas for the city
Philomath students in grades 4 through 12 have an opportunity to voice their opinions on what they would like to see in the city with […]
Man of a Certain Age: The first crush and Valentine’s Day
Do you remember your first crush? It’s been well over a half-century now but I can remember mine. I must’ve been 5 or 6 years […]
Co-founder of organization that helps educate children in poverty to speak Tuesday in Philomath
The Amarok Society’s Gem Munro will give a presentation on the organization he co-founded at the Philomath Rotary Club meeting at noon Tuesday in Peace […]
Historical society celebrating Horner collection, new exhibit at Feb. 20 event in Corvallis
The Benton County Historical Society invites the public to attend a kickoff celebration for a yearlong fundraising campaign honoring the 100th anniversary of the Horner […]
At the last minute, Oregon legislative leaders close Capitol amid snowstorm
Snow and ice closed state government offices and the Oregon Capitol on Thursday — but lawmakers, staff, lobbyists and Oregonians prepared to testify on bills […]
How gas prices have changed in Corvallis in the last week
While prices at the pump are lower than they were at this time last year, fuel costs are still up by about 10 cents per […]
In Case You Missed It
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 […]
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 […]
Sandstrom strong in wrestling’s final regular-season home appearance
Symbolic of a final appearance during the regular season, Philomath High senior River Sandstrom on Wednesday evening left his shoes on the mat — a […]
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, […]
Philomath in Photos
Community Calendar
• 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. (postponed)• Friday, Feb. 14: PHS Boys Basketball at North Marion, 5:30 p.m. (postponed)• 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. (postponed)
• 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: PHS Girls Wrestling at Regional Championships, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15: Mount Union Cemetery Association Board Meeting, 1 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15: PHS Swimming at Special District 4 Meet, 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15: PHS Boys Basketball at North Marion, 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 15: PHS Girls Basketball at North Marion, 7 p.m.