Volume 3, Number 196
Good Morning. It’s Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Latest …
Help wanted: Neighbors helping neighbors in times of need
Philomath Fire & Rescue expresses a growing need for volunteers: ‘Somewhere along the line, something’s got to give — it has to. I mean, we can only cover so much with what we have.’
The feeling of satisfaction is real for Philomath Fire & Rescue volunteers. A dad shares his appreciation for how medics helped his 5-year-old following a bicycle accident. A wife brings in a platter of cookies to the fire station after a lifesaving response to her husband’s cardiac arrest. A young couple loses their home to […]
Warriors crush South Albany to go to 2-0 in boys basketball
May scores 22, Beardsley has 15 and Philomath goes on 24-0 run in the third quarter to put away the 5A foe
The Philomath High School boys basketball team improved to 2-0 on the young season with a decisive 65-23 victory on the road Tuesday night over 5A South Albany. Senior Ty May scored 22 points and senior Cole Beardsley finished with 15 to lead the Warriors on the offensive end. Philomath built leads of 13-6 by […]
South Albany hangs on to beat Warriors in girls hoops
The Philomath High School girls basketball team dropped to 1-1 on the season with a 35-30 loss on Tuesday at South Albany. The Warriors played […]
Oregon independent redistricting proposal clears key hurdle in path to 2024 ballot
Voters may get the chance to decide whether an independent commission should redraw the state’s legislative and congressional districts after a proposed ballot measure cleared […]
Harney County judge temporarily blocks Oregon firearms measure
A Harney County judge on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order that halts a voter-approved firearms measure from going into effect on Thursday. The order, […]
Manufacturing industries that employ the most women
Records of American women being a part of the manufacturing workforce have been documented as far back as 1899. At that time, it was cheaper […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Vehicle crashes and catches fire near Philomath
A single-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon just west of Philomath ignited an engine fire and shut down Highway 20 for a short time but the […]
Arrival of cold temperatures brings flue fire season
On an early Sunday afternoon a couple of weekends ago at a rural home southwest of Philomath, a fire broke in the residence’s chimney. Philomath […]
Santa plans to visit Philomath library on Saturday
Santa Claus will visit the Philomath Community Library from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, the Philomath Lions Club announced. Santa will meet with children, pose for photos […]
Community Calendar
• 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.
• Thursday, Dec. 8: Philomath Public Works Committee Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 8: Teen Hangout at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 8: PHS swimming vs. Cascade, Marist Catholic, 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 8: Philomath School District Budget Committee Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 9: Mobile Makerspace at the Library, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 9: Philomath Wrestling Invite, 4 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 9: PHS girls basketball vs. Gladstone at Marist Tournament, 4 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 9: PHS boys basketball vs. Gladstone at Marist Tournament, 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 10: Santa at the Library, 10 a.m.-noon