Volume 3, Number 177
Good Morning. It’s Sunday, November 13, 2022
The Latest …
PHS seniors delve into options after earning a diploma
During College Application Week, counselor sees ‘strong going-to-college culture’ continuing on the local campus
In the hallway that leads from Philomath High’s front office to the gymnasiums, a board hangs on the wall with names of students who have applied to college. As of this past Tuesday, about 20 names had already appeared — not a bad number considering the Class of 2023 has fewer than 100 students and […]
Several athletes make all-conference teams in fall sports
Benbow in boys soccer, Hernandez and Beckstead in cross-country among the top individuals
Philomath High School goalkeeper Teddy Benbow earned the Oregon West Conference Player of the Year honor and three Warriors made the all-league first team in boys soccer. Benbow, one of 13 seniors on the PHS roster, has developed a reputation in Class 4A for being one of the toughest goalkeepers to beat. Benbow’s defining moment […]
Pair of public hearings on City Council’s Nov. 14 agenda
The Philomath City Council will sit down at the table on Monday to a full agenda, including two public hearings and two executive sessions. The […]
Local option levy on the agenda for Fire & Rescue board meeting
The Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors plans to discuss a resolution for a local option levy during its meeting at 3 p.m. Monday, […]
Mount Union Stories: William H. Freed (1837-1916)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read the obituary for William H. Freed, who in his younger years got caught up in the Gold Rush […]
Oregon prepares for a potential surge of COVID-19 cases and other viral infections
Oregon public health officials are keeping an eye on a trifecta of illnesses as winter approaches and Oregonians spend more time indoors: COVID-19, a respiratory […]
Democrat Tina Kotek is Oregon’s next governor
Democrat Tina Kotek, the former speaker of the Oregon House, has fended off Republican Christine Drazan and nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson and will be Oregon’s […]
Best Thanksgiving movies of all time
When one thinks of holiday movies, the first thing that springs to mind is most likely Christmas. With new releases every year at both the […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Two local veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
Two local veterans in their 90s were recipients of Quilts of Valor during the Community Veterans Day Celebration Wednesday evening at Philomath Scout Lodge. U.S. […]
If current numbers hold up, City Council election would trigger recount
Although the Philomath City Council voting numbers could again be updated in the coming days, if the current election results remain intact, it would automatically […]
Community Calendar
• Monday, Nov. 14: Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 14: Philomath City Council Executive Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 14: Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 15: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 15: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Nov. 15: LEGO Day at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 15: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 15: Nintendo Switch Night for Adults at the Library, 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 16: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 16: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 16: Brown Bag Book Club at the Library, noon
• Wednesday, Nov. 16: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 17: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 17: PHS Presents “Disney High School Musical,” 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 17: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.