Volume 3, Number 154
Good Morning. It’s Saturday, October 15, 2022
The Latest …
Brad’s Blog: Betting on himself to make it big in photography
From the Philomath News to a Texas daily, Logan Hannigan-Downs discovers his passion behind a camera lens
Roughly six months after Logan Hannigan-Downs took the diploma walk at Philomath High School, this young man approached me about the possibility of shooting photos for the Philomath News. Logan didn’t ask for any money and in fact, he had been giving me money through a $7 per month membership. He just wanted in-the-field photography […]
PHS scores on improbable play at end of a long night against Marist
Football team loses 49-7 but finishes on a high note by avoiding the shutout on a Russell-to-Bushnell touchdown
The prospects for putting points on the Clemens Field scoreboard Friday night were not looking good for Philomath as time slipped away on a running clock late in the fourth quarter. Marist Catholic, last season’s Class 4A state runner-up and unbeaten in Special District 3, held a 49-0 lead and were a little more than […]
Obituary: Justin Lee Sawtelle (1975-2022)
Justin Sawtelle, 47, formerly from Philomath, died October 8, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. He was born to Phillip Sawtelle and Judy Taylor on July 21, […]
Gallery: PHS football vs. Marist Catholic (Oct. 14, 2022)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 49-7 football loss to Marist Catholic on Friday.
Oregon governor race tightens as Biden heads to Portland
Candidates are bringing big-name guests, cashing checks and boasting about polls and endorsements as the most expensive race for governor in Oregon’s history enters its […]
Counties most concerned about climate change in Oregon
Nationally, 72% of Americans believe global warming is happening. But when public opinion researchers zoom in on Americans, they find that attitudes and opinions about […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Fall tradition at the local fire station returns on Saturday
Fire engine rides, cool demonstrations and a wide range of valuable health and emergency response information will return to Station 201 on Saturday with the […]
Senior Night fun features special appearance in PHS volleyball victory
Leading 21-14 in the second set of Thursday night’s volleyball match against visiting North Marion, the gymnasium erupted with loud cheers when No. 5 checked […]
Jury convicts Philomath man in failing to register as sex offender case
A Philomath man faces up to 10 years in prison after a federal jury in Portland on Wednesday returned a guilty verdict in a failing […]
Philomath girls hand Newport its worst loss of the season, 6-0
One down, one to go. Over a three-day stretch in late September, the Philomath High girls soccer team suffered back-to-back 1-0 losses to Newport and […]
OSU releases summer term honor roll
Oregon State University released on Thursday the names of students who made the Scholastic Honor Roll for the completed summer term. The list includes 15 […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Sunday, Oct. 16: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 17: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 17: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: LEGO Day at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: PHS boys soccer vs. North Marion, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: PHS girls soccer at North Marion, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: PHS volleyball vs. Sweet Home, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18: Nintendo Switch Night for Adults at the Library, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: Brown Bag Book Club, noon
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: PHS cross-country at The Ragtag Relay, 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19: PHS Powder Puff Game and Bonfire, 7 p.m.