Three Things: Thirty years on the job, quilt not needed and flags for the fallen
Try to name something you’ve done for 30 straight years. Not a hobby. Not a relationship. A job. Same employer, same town, showing up. That’s what Eric Nittka has done for the city of Philomath, and on Monday night the City Council took a moment to recognize the senior utility…
Letter: McMorran urges ‘yes vote’ on fire levy, backs Malone for commission
To the Editor: With election day right around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to encourage Philomath residents to exercise their civic duty — and vote! There are a lot of important decisions…
Letter: Enjoy Evergreen Hill’s beauty while you can
To the Editor: For close to 40 years, Mr. McFarlane has owned and cared for Evergreen Hill, a Philomath landmark, located just southwest of town between Evergreen Road and Grange Hall Road. The 150-acre property…
Three Things: Firefighter camp, a $100M lawsuit and a Dizzy Hen nod
Three Things: A firefighter STEM camp coming to Philomath, a $100M wrongful death lawsuit and a Dizzy Hen statewide nod.
Letter: Flinn the most qualified for circuit court judge
Letter to the Editor: Corvallis attorney John Barlow, a former longtime Philomath resident, endorses Mike Flinn for Benton County Circuit Court judge, citing his courtroom experience in the first contested race in 20 years.
Letter: Thanks for the ballot rundown — and a pitch for support
Letter to the Editor: Philomath reader thanks the News for its May 19 ballot coverage and encourages neighbors to subscribe to support local journalism.
PSSS column: Set a reminder — join us first and second Tuesdays
We are living in a fast-paced world where everything we need or want to do is at our fingertips. We no longer get to ponder and think something through. If we pause, we have already missed out. So, we have…
Three Things: Downtown parking, ballot measure and speed radar signs
Philomath’s downtown parking debate, the fire district’s May ballot levy pitch and new speed radar signs and a city park readerboard upgrade.
Letter: IAFF Local 4925 asks community to back Philomath fire levy
Letter to the Editor: IAFF Local 4925 urges Philomath residents to vote yes on Measure 2-155, a levy renewal that would sustain staffing and emergency response services.
Three Things: DUII team award, $2M facility request, wrestling bronze
Three Things: The Benton County Regional Traffic Team earns a state DUII award, Rep. Val Hoyle requests $2M for a Philomath fire training facility, and Olivia Hernandez wins Pan American bronze.
Three Things: A new tree, a head start and a hometown connection
A bur oak tree found a new home Friday afternoon in front of Philomath Community Library, replacing the American elm that once held the distinction of being the first tree nominated under the city’s Heritage Tree program. Testing in late…
PSSS: Seniors group keeps the calendar full
Philomath’s senior social club recaps a busy March and previews April events including a fire chief talk on advance directives and a Maxtivity crafting session.
Warrior Watch: Hernandez qualifies for U17 Pan American Championships in wrestling
Olivia Hernandez qualifies for U17 Pan American Championships; Janice Hellesto earns NWC weekly honor at George Fox; Ana Candanoza competes at state skiing.
Three Things: Forestry students, putting course and veterinarian award
Three Things: Philomath High School forestry students visit a timber harvest near Eddyville, a new putting course opens in Waldport, and a local veterinary practice manager earns a state award.
Letter: Reader urges public comment on plan to log protected Oregon lands
Letter to the Editor: A reader urges community members to submit comments by March 23 opposing a BLM proposal to log protected old-growth forests in Oregon, including Marys Peak.
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