Volume 3, Number 193
Good Morning. It’s Saturday, December 3, 2022
Philomath High opens basketball season tonight — the girls at 5:30 and the boys at 7. Junction City will be in town and both of those games could be very interesting. Last night, I attended the PYAC’s annual fundraiser on the OSU campus with Beavers baseball coach Mitch Canham serving as the featured speaker (and he did a great job). I’m planning to write a story this weekend.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
PHS basketball girls focus on new ways to score
With bulk of points gone from last season’s state title team, Warriors change their approach on offense while hoping to continue dominating on defense
The Philomath High School girls basketball team no longer flies under the radar — those days are long gone. The Warriors have been a force in Class 4A for the past four seasons with a 82-12 record and head into this season as the defending state champions following an 11-point win over Corbett this past […]
Warrior boys intend to be factor in 4A hoops this season
Philomath brings back good experience to the roster, including a couple of player of the year candidates in Ty May and Cole Beardsley
With boys basketball ready to tip-off on Saturday night in Philomath High’s gym, the Warriors head into the season believing that they have just as good of a chance as any to compete for the postseason’s top prize. “I think we have every opportunity — we’re among a handful of teams that can win it […]
Oregon Health Authority bringing in dozens of contract nurses for children’s hospitals
The Oregon Health Authority is bringing in 112 out-of-state registered nurses and respiratory therapists to help the state’s two largest children’s hospitals. Oregon Health & […]
Federal court weighs arguments on Oregon firearms measure
A federal judge will decide early next week whether to temporarily halt a voter-approved Oregon firearms law from taking effect Dec. 8, as court challenges […]
Coldest city in every state
The warm months of the year are often remembered as a time of adventure and excitement but after a long summer of often record-setting high […]
Philomath in Photos
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A career in Philomath law enforcement to remember
On the local police beat full-time for the past 28 years, Mark Koeppe has one of the most recognizable faces in Philomath. Many folks will […]
Gallery: Police Officer Mark Koeppe’s retirement (Nov. 30, 2022)
A collection of photos from a retirement event held on Nov. 30 in celebration of Mark Koeppe’s career in law enforcement at Philomath.
Swim teams open season with sweep over Sisters
Philomath High senior Carrson Hirte appears to be picking up right where he left off last season. In the state meet up in Beaverton this […]
Community Calendar
• Saturday, Dec. 3: PHS wrestling at Perry Burlison Tournament, 9 a.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 3: PHS girls basketball vs. Junction City, 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 3: PHS boys basketball vs. Junction City, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: PHS girls basketball at South Albany, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: Virtual Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 6: PHS boys basketball at South Albany, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 7: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 7: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 7: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 7: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 7: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.