Volume 3, Number 148
Good Morning. It’s Saturday, October 8, 2022
The Latest …
Philomath High’s CTE program provides hands-on learning opportunities
Local students find a variety of benefits through participation in career and technical education courses
Philomath students have options when it comes to learning, growing and transitioning into life beyond high school. Progression into a traditional postsecondary education at a four-year college or university remains for many students. Others after earning a diploma choose to go straight to work and some find joining the military to be a rewarding experience. […]
Old football rival Cascade comes up with 38-20 win over Warriors
Playing in front of homecoming crowd, the Cougars remain unbeaten in league play at 3-0 while Warriors dip to 1-3
The Philomath High School football team will try to regroup and heal up following a 38-20 loss at Cascade on Friday night. The Cougars and Warriors — two programs that have played some memorable games over the years — were in a one-point dogfight at halftime but Cascade was able to pull away in the […]
City of Philomath announces curbside leaf pickup dates
Republic Services will provide curbside pickup of loose leaves every other week on five dates from Oct. 20 until Dec. 15. Those who want to […]
Mount Union Stories: Gamaliel G. Newton (1839-1915)
This week’s Mount Union Stories installment: Read the obituary for former Benton County Commissioner Gamaliel G. Newton, who died in January 1915 at age 75.
Fire & Rescue board meeting rescheduled for Oct. 17
The Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors will meet a week later than expected with its regular meeting rescheduled from Oct. 10 to Oct. […]
Letter: Vote for Celeste McEntee who will continue to fight for the people
Letter to the Editor: When Celeste McEntee heard that the city of Newport heartlessly tried to pass a 5% food and 5-cent gas tax at […]
Letter: OSP officers support Gomberg because he supports us
Letter to the Editor: David Gomberg has been endorsed for re-election by the Oregon State Police Officers Association. Some in Salem argue we should defund […]
Biden to pardon all federal offenses for simple marijuana possession, review criminalization
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced executive actions that would pardon thousands of people with prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. Biden […]
Oregon governor signs pact with West Coast leaders to transition region to 100% clean electricity
Three West Coast governors and a Canadian premier signed a pact to make the region the first on the continent to transition to 100% clean […]
A timeline of notable government bailout and relief programs in US history
The COVID-19 pandemic led to the most significant infusion of federal aid to businesses and families in American history. But this pandemic wasn’t the first […]
Philomath in Photos
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Cross-country runners set to take over Philomath on Saturday
The Philomath High School cross-country program enters Saturday’s Paul Mariman Invitational enjoying one of its most promising seasons. Both the boys and girls squads are […]
Class 4A boys soccer showdown ends in scoreless tie
The two teams that took the field on Thursday afternoon in Philomath have a legitimate shot at the Class 4A state title this season. The […]
City Council plans to meet Monday for open meeting, executive session
The Philomath City Council’s agenda for this coming Monday’s regular meeting includes a presentation on Benton County’s proposed Justice System Improvement Program. A somewhat lighter-than-usual […]
Philomath Farmers’ Market giving away free food through gift card program
The Philomath Farmers’ Market will be giving away $5,000 in $25 gift cards during its final two weekends — this coming Sunday and on Oct. […]
Philomath spikers not able to keep pace with tough Cascade squad
The Philomath High School volleyball made a couple of good runs in Thursday’s Oregon West Conference matchup against visiting Cascade, but the opponent always recovered […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, Oct. 8: PHS volleyball at Clearwater Classic, 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 8: Harvest Festival at Marys River Grange, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 8: Lilly’s Lope for Hope, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 8: Benton County Genealogical Society Program, 10:30 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 8: PHS cross-country at Paul Mariman Invitational, 1 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 9: Harvest Festival at Marys River Grange, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 9: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 10: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 10: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 11: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, 11 a.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 11: PHS boys soccer vs. Cascade, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 11: PHS girls soccer at Cascade, 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 11: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 11: PHS volleyball at Newport, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 12: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 12: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 12: Philomath Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.