Genealogical society to present program Saturday on Black pioneer Letitia Carson
The Benton County Genealogical Society will host a presentation on the Letitia Carson Legacy Project from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday at Philomath Museum. The program will explore the story of one of Oregon’s first Black pioneers who settled in Benton County’s Soap Creek Valley in the mid-1800s. Born into slavery in…
Inside Air Force One: The history of America’s most famous non-commercial jet
The U.S. leads the world in private aviation, with the largest and fastest-growing market, projected to reach $40.05 billion by 2029. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that Air Force One, America’s most famous…
Western states split from CDC’s updated recommendations on vaccines for kids
Oregon and other western states will follow vaccine recommendations from a leading medical group instead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after the federal health agency on Monday changed longstanding pediatric vaccination recommendations. …
Last Oregon Guard troops mobilized by Trump allowed to go home
The final 100 Oregon National Guard members President Donald Trump mobilized in September and sent to a training camp on the North Coast can return home after more than three months of waiting for a deployment that never came. Gov.…
Mount Union Stories: Mary T. Wyatt (1823-1907)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Mary T. Wyatt, a pioneer who crossed the plains to Oregon in 1847 and settled on land near what would later become Philomath.
New nonprofit status opens new doors for Marys River Grange
Marys River Grange No. 685 is taking steps to ensure its future by establishing a new nonprofit organization that will help fund improvements to its historic Philomath hall. The Friends of Marys River Grange received 501(c)(3) status this past fall,…
Republic Services to collect holiday trees Jan. 8, 15
Republic Services plans to conduct its annual holiday tree collection operations in Philomath on Jan. 8 and Jan. 15, the city of Philomath reported. Residents are asked to place bare, unflocked trees on the curb on their regular collection day.…
Philomath School Board to consider district goals at Thursday meeting
The Philomath School Board plans to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the high school’s community conference room with an agenda that includes a possible vote on the district’s objectives for the current academic year. The board is also expected…
Service notice: Barbara Lucille Melland (1938-2025)
A celebration of life gathering in memory of Barbara Lucille Melland will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at College United Methodist Church in Philomath. Melland, a longtime Philomath resident, died Dec. 3, 2025, at age 87. Melland…
E-bike rider hospitalized following collision with vehicle
A 49-year-old Philomath woman riding an electric bicycle was transported to the hospital Friday afternoon following a collision with a vehicle near Main Street and South 11th Street in Philomath. Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to the incident at 4:22…
5 generational living patterns that are changing how older adults get care at home
Aging at home has long been a personal preference for many. Being able to stay in familiar surroundings, maintain independence, and avoid institutional care can be a priority. But today, aging in place is increasingly shaped by forces that go…
Feds award Oregon $197 million for rural health care as state grapples with billions in cuts
Oregon will receive more than $197 million to invest in rural health care projects in 2026, federal health officials announced shortly before the new year. It’s slightly less than the $200 million the Oregon Health Authority requested from the new…
Philomath Police Log: Death investigation, DUII arrest and crash, felony case
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if…
Philomath police vehicles involved in two crashes one week apart
Philomath Police Department patrol vehicles were involved in two crashes one week apart. Local police were not at fault in either incident, Police Chief Dave Gurski said. The first crash occurred just after 5 a.m. Dec. 26 on Main Street…
LBCC releases fall term honor roll
Linn-Benton Community College released this week the names of students who made the honor roll for the completed fall term. The list includes 28 students that in LBCC records show Philomath as their hometown or address: To be included on…
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