Volume 6, Number 51, March 12, 2025

Gallery: Philomath Middle School’s ‘Aladdin Jr.’

A collection of photos from Philomath Middle School’s “Aladdin Jr.,” as performed during the play’s tea party fundraiser on March 6.

Corvallis woman, 42, killed in Highway 34 crash

A 42-year-old Corvallis woman died late Monday afternoon when the vehicle she was driving left Highway 34 and rolled 300 feet down a steep embankment […]

Diver finds body of missing toddler in Siletz River

The search for a 2-1/2 year-old boy who had been missing 11 days ended Tuesday when a diver found and recovered his body from the […]

Mount Union Stories: Jessie S. Russ (1858-1929)

In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Jessie Serapta Russ, born in Indiana, lived decades in Minnesota and came to the Willamette Valley less […]

Oregon lawmakers target plastic utensils, condiments, hotel toiletries with updated bag ban

Since the Oregon Legislature voted to ban single-use plastic grocery bags and limit plastic straws in 2019, most Oregonians have grown used to bringing their […]

Oregon appeals court rules in favor of voter-approved gun control law Measure 114

Oregon’s second-highest court affirmed Wednesday that the voter-approved gun control law Measure 114 is constitutional, potentially clearing the way for the law to take effect […]

The top restaurant trends in 2025

Restaurant owners entered 2025 feeling optimistic, according to data from the 2025 Square Future of Restaurants report. With costs rising and time more valuable than […]

Warrior Watch: Heiken, Steen among all-conference first-team selections in girls hoops

Philomath sophomore Reagan Heiken earned Co-Player of the Year honors in the Oregon West Conference and senior teammate Anneka Steen was included on the first […]

Grube’s vision of new Philomath scholarship comes into focus

Roughly 10 years ago, Philomath native Anton Grube started to contemplate ways to give back to his school and community while wondering what his daughters […]

Philomath Police Log: Felony assault, burglary among recent incidents

A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included the felony assault arrest of a 20-year-old Philomath man and a burglary with items […]

Fire and Rescue Calls: A couple of fires in rural areas among responses

A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls include two fires in rural areas along with assistance at a two-alarm fire […]

Death Notice: Bert Vernon Henderson (1938-2025)

Bert Vernon Henderson, 86, of Blodgett, died Sunday, March 9, 2025. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall […]

School Board’s regular meeting set for Thursday at Clemens Primary

The Philomath School Board plans to meet for its monthly regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Clemens Primary School library with an agenda […]

Annual Summit Talent Show set for Saturday night

The annual Summit Talent Show returns to the rural community at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15, in the historic Summit Grange Hall. Featuring performers of […]

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Large-scale production will be performed 4 times this week Thursday through Saturday in the Philomath High auditorium

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