Volume 3, Number 180
Good Morning. It’s Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Latest …
PHS production of ‘High School Musical’ hits the stage this week
Forty-one students, new directors and other support staff ready for live audiences with shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Philomath High School’s top acting talent will take to the stage this week with four performances in the “junior” theatrical version of “High School Musical” — the popular movie that first aired in 2006 on the Disney Channel and was followed by two sequels with a third currently in production. “It’s really fun to just […]
Crash near Alsea claims life of 61-year-old man
Kevin Weist died in Saturday afternoon collision with bridge on the Alsea-Deadwood Highway
A 61-year-old Alsea man died Nov. 12 in a crash on the Alsea-Deadwood Highway, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported. Kevin T. Weist was driving north on the highway on Saturday afternoon when for unknown reasons, he crashed into the side of a bridge that spans the Alsea River, BCSO Sgt. David Iverson said. Weist, […]
School Board to gather for monthly meeting on Thursday
The Philomath School Board plans to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation, review and vote on a policy related to medications and appoint a student representative to […]
Death Notice: Kevin T. Weist (1961-2022)
Kevin T. Weist, 61 of Alsea, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.DeMoss-Durdan is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall at www.demossdurdan.com.
States that produce the most Christmas trees
Nothing beats a real Christmas tree, from the crisp evergreen scent to choosing the perfect Tannenbaum to adorn with glistening ornaments come December. Across the […]
Oregon voters approve ballot measure that will tighten gun laws
Oregon voters passed a ballot measure that will tighten the state’s gun control laws despite deep opposition to it in rural areas. Measure 114 will […]
Free program allows Oregonians to obtain COVID medication at home
Oregonians at risk for a severe COVID infection now have access to free online health care visits thanks to a new state program. The Oregon […]
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Council OKs conceptual design for new veterans memorial park
A veterans memorial park coming soon to a Philomath neighborhood took a step forward Monday night with the City Council’s approval of its conceptual design. […]
Eight Warriors make all-conference in girls soccer
Philomath High School’s girls soccer team saw three of its players earn spots on the Oregon West’s all-conference first team — junior forward Kamilla Grimmer, […]
Community Calendar
• Thursday, Nov. 17: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 17: PHS Presents “High School Musical Jr.,” 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 17: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 18: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic, 4-7 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 18: PHS Presents “High School Musical Jr.,” 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 19: PHS Presents “High School Musical Jr.,” 1 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 19: PHS Presents “High School Musical Jr.,” 7 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 21: Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 22: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Nov. 22: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.