Volume 3, Number 151
Good Morning. It’s Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The Latest …
Semi-truck, vehicle collide just south of the Bellfountain-Airport intersection
Crash early Thursday afternoon sends a woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
A collision between a semi-truck and a car just south of the Bellfountain Road and Airport Avenue intersection on Thursday afternoon sent one of the drivers to the hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash at 1:03 p.m. The crash forced the car off […]
A couple of pretty goals lead Philomath to boys soccer victory
The defense pitches another shutout as the Warriors go to 7-0-2 with the 2-0 win over visiting Cascade
The goal came in the eighth minute and served as an example of perfect execution. Philomath’s Nixon Mooney passed the ball to Mateo Candanoza in the corner and he quickly sent a cross toward teammate Seth Arthurs over the middle. Arthurs without hesitation executed a precision, well-timed pass to Silas Pittman for the goal. Cascade’s […]
Grant funding leads to payment of ‘appreciation incentive’ to local school staff
Philomath School District received nearly $205,000 through the program created out of passage last spring of House Bill 4030
The Philomath School District announced a plan late last week on how to use just under $205,000 in funding out of a state grant that requires it be used for staff recruitment and retention purposes. Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday said that part of the district’s grant money will provide all staff members with a […]
Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Cascade (Oct. 11, 2022)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 2-0 boys soccer victory on Tuesday over Cascade.
Warriors score 3 goals in first 14 minutes en route to girls soccer win
The Philomath High School girls soccer team won its third straight game on Tuesday by downing Cascade on the road, 5-1. The Warriors pulled away […]
Warriors roll in and out of Newport with 3-set sweep
The Philomath High School volleyball team rolled to a straight-set victory over an overmatched Newport squad on Tuesday night, 25-13, 25-8, 25-17. The Warriors take […]
Letter: McEntee consistently demonstrates commitment to our communities
To the Editor: I am a lifelong Democrat and I am endorsing Celeste McEntee for Oregon state representative. I am choosing to vote outside of […]
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Oregonians face low barriers to voting
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Comparing 5-year car and home price trends
For many, the thought of purchasing a reliable vehicle that doesn’t break the bank can feel like a pipe dream. Prices have been rising steadily […]
Philomath in Photos
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Ruptured gas line leads to evacuation of children from church property
A ruptured gas line at the College United Methodist Church on Monday afternoon led to the evacuation of young children, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. […]
Area landowner earns Western Regional Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year
Sustainable forest management earned local landowner Ed Easterling a noteworthy honor as the American Tree Farm System’s 2022 Western Regional Outstanding Tree Farmer of the […]
Grass fire breaks out behind residence southeast of Philomath
A fire that ignited in a field Sunday afternoon behind a residence on Southwest Janet Way southeast of Philomath burned approximately a half-acre, Philomath Fire […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Thursday, Oct. 13: Teen Hangout at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 13: PHS girls soccer vs. Newport, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 13: PHS cross-country at Clash in the Cascades, 3:45 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 13: PHS boys soccer at Newport, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 13: PHS volleyball vs. North Marion, 6 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 14: Country Dance at Marys River Grange Hall, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 14: PHS football vs. Marist Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 15: PHS girls soccer at Junction City, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 15: Philomath Fire & Rescue and Strengthening Rural Families Open House and Health Fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 15: PHS cross-country at Country Fair Classic, 11 a.m.
• Monday, Oct. 10: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.