Volume 3, Number 120
Good Morning. It’s Sunday, September 4, 2022
I found the Oregon Capital Chronicle story on the state’s recommendations to change graduation requirements interesting. No changes will be coming anytime soon — the Department of Education still has a lot to talk about but the conversation is out there after the Legislature ordered that the state review the system. Something to follow in the coming months.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Warriors volleyball begins new chapter
New head coach Autumn Hilberg takes over the popular Philomath High School program
The Philomath High School volleyball program turns the page this season with Denee Newton moving on to other career endeavors and Autumn Hilberg coming in with hopes of continuing what has been a winning tradition. Not counting the abbreviated pandemic “season” of 2020-21, the Warriors have reached the state playoffs every year since 2014. Philomath […]
State Education Department recommends big changes to graduation requirements
Oregon students would no longer need to pass a test showing a grasp of nine “essential skills” and would need to take a class to help plan for life after high school
The Oregon Department of Education recommends the state make big changes to high school graduation requirements, including ending a decades-old requirement to show proficiency in reading, writing and other skills on top of credit-bearing coursework in those subjects. The department also recommends ending a requirement that students pass Algebra I, that the state offer one […]
Warriors sweep team titles at Ultimook Race
PHS girls put in dominating performance with 4 runners among the top 12
The Philomath High School boys and girls cross-country teams opened their seasons on Saturday by sweeping the team titles in the Ultimook Race’s 1A-4A division at Hydrangea Ranch near Tillamook. The girls were especially potent with a 48-point win over runner-up Washougal (Washington). Three PHS runners were among those in the top 10 with sophomore […]
Death Notice: Michael Newton (1932-2022)
Michael Newton, 89, died Aug. 30, 2022 at his Philomath home. DeMoss-Durdan is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall at www.demossdurdan.com.
School district seeking 2 volunteers to fill seats on Budget Committee
The Philomath School District’s Budget Committee is seeking community volunteers to fill two open seats. The deadline to apply with the completion of a candidate […]
A state-by-state breakdown of crashes involving large trucks
In 2020, there were 54,272 fatal crashes reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Many of these crashes involved passenger vehicles—sedans, SUVs, or relatively […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Second-half breakdowns plague Warriors in 24-7 season-opening loss
Within the span of 2-1/2 minutes in the second quarter during Friday’s season opener, the Philomath High School football team provided a hint of some […]
Gallery: PHS football vs. Crook County (Sept. 2, 2022)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s season opener on Friday against Crook County.
Bluegrass Workshop and Jam debuts on Sept. 14
Bluegrass music will take over Marys River Grange Hall on the second Wednesday each month through a new event organized by local musician Yvonne McMillan. […]
Community Calendar
• Sunday, Sept. 4: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 6: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 6: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Sept. 6: PHS boys soccer vs. Cottage Grove, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 6: PHS volleyball vs. Gladstone, Junction City, 4:15 and 6:45 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 6: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 6: Virtual Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 7: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 7: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 7: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 7: PHS girls soccer at Cottage Grove, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 8: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting (executive session), 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 8: Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 8: Philomath School Board Work Session (Blodgett), 6 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 9: PHS football at Putnam (Milwaukee), 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 10: PHS cross-country at Saxon Invite, 9 a.m.